Course - Physiology and pathophysiology - FYST1122
Physiology and pathophysiology
New from the academic year 2026/2027
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course focuses on how different conditions and organ systems can have an impact on the body, movement and function. The course focuses on physiological mechanisms for human development, as well as the effects of lifestyle, injury and disease. The course provides an introduction to general pathological processes and symptoms with emphasis on the most common diseases/conditions that physiotherapists encounter in everyday clinical practice. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on physiological processes for selected organ systems that are relevant to physiotherapists. In addition, courses contain basic principles in exercise science. The topics are examined from a life-course perspective.
Learning outcome
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- be able to account for normal physiological processes in the various organ systems and explain how the organ systems function together as a whole.
- be able to explain general pathological processes and how the body responds in the form of clinical signs and symptoms
- be able to describe different risk factors and preventive factors for the most common diseases and conditions of relevance to physiotherapists.
- be able to explain physiological mechanisms that are affected by different loads and activities.
- can explain normal physiological and pathological function in a life-course perspective
Learning outcome - skill
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- be able to find relevant tests of physical function and conduct them with good methodological quality
- apply knowledge of symptoms and clinical findings that contribute to making clinical diagnoses
Learning outcome - general competence
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to:
- understand that a physiotherapeutic approach must take into account that illness, injury and pain are experienced individually, and that human health is influenced by psychological, social, environmental and cultural factors and be able to reflect on this in a biopsychosocial perspective
Learning methods and activities
Lecture, skills training, practical days, group work, workshop, supervision, laboratory demonstration and self-study.
Compulsory assignments
- Self-training (3-part work requirement) course
Further on evaluation
Individual written exam (6 hours). No aids allowed. The exam is assessed with letter grades A-F, where E is the lowest passing grade. Those who can take a postponed exam are those who have documented valid absences, have failed the exam results and those who have attended the exam and interrupted during the exam (withdrawal).
Mandatory activities Self-training (3-part work requirement). This activity is carried out over 10 weeks and consists of three parts, all of which must be passed in order for the activity to be approved overall: Written individual preparation of a project plan. Written individual report from the project. Oral group presentation of the project.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physiotherapy (HSGFTB)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FYST1112 | 15 sp | Autumn 2026 |
Subject areas
- Physiotherapy