1st Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Physics

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ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffLetawe, Géraldine
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_KINE0009/1
Prerequisite

Elementary notions of physics and mathematics

Aims and Objectives

To be able to :

  • Recognize links between different physical quantities and techniques of physiotherapy.
  • Modelize problems and solve them in simple terms.
Description

Physics in relation with physiotherapy.

Vectorial calculus : definitions and properties of vectors.

Kinematics : general equations of motions.

Dynamics : notions of force and related quantities; Newton laws.

Work – Energy – Power

Statics : levers – pulleys.

Hydrostatics

Hydrodynamics.

Elastic properties of materials.

Surface phenomenons.

Osmosis.

Bibliography

Kane, J., Sternheim, M., Physique, Ed. Dunod, 1999.

 

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Problems solved during lessons.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

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