When joining the course you will practice:
1. Deepening Understanding of Mental Resilience;
2. Integrating Mind-Body Approaches in PT;
3. Evaluating the Impact of PT on Mental Resilience;
4. Enhancing the ability to critically evaluate emerging theories in mental resilience and mind-body interventions and
5. Understanding Cultural Differences in Mind-Body Approaches in PT Practice.
This course innovations are to equip students with tools to evaluate and strengthen mental resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of holistic physiotherapeutic approaches that bridge scientific knowledge and practical application. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of mental resilience, hands-on experience with mind-body approaches, and practical tools to evaluate and support your clients in achieving better health outcomes.
TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS
» Preparation phase:
» digital communication platform – introduction activities
» pre-course task – students’ group-work locally (each institution)
» On-site:
» Face to face lessons, tests, assignments, forum discussion and sharing material
» Study visits and practical implementation.
» Group-work (mixed student groups from different institutions)
» Experts' perspective on the topic
PREPARATION PHASE FOR THE COURSE (1 ECTS)
Mandatory
» The preparation for the course will include pre-course tasks
» Online meeting with all enrolled students and teachers
» Online class for preparation
» Time: March 19th, 2024, 03:00 PM CET
ON-SITE COURSE (2 ECTS)
» in collaboration with your local fellow students, you will prepare to pitch your own university to other students.
» you will review and share knowledge about the basic physiology of the Automous Nervous System (ANS).
» you will learn about assessment tools for evaluation of ANS function.
» you will discuss and practice mind-body exercises that are known to affect the ANS.
» you will learn from experts how they support client's mental resilience and implement mind-body approaches in their
physiotherapy practice.
More detailed instructions for the tasks will be discussed during the Online meeting. The complete study guide will be
available at the beginning of April 2025