This module will provide you with a sound foundation on which to develop key transferable and academic skills including communication; information technology; problem solving; clinical reasoning; working with others; risk management; searching, reading and writing about literature and reflection.

The module will explore what it means to be a registered professional, and introduce the role of the student physiotherapist, developing the essential professional and personal skills such as resilience and responding to constructive feedback. It will prepare you to work within the NHS, embody the NHS constitution, and core values.

This module will also introduce you to the foundation skills necessary to undertake the assessment of a person, considering their function, activity, and participation level within a biopsychosocial model and considering the international classification of functioning, health and disability framework.

In simulated activities you will start to develop a range of essential interpersonal and professional skills. These include maintaining dignity and confidentiality, developing effective observational and communication skills, learning to appreciate cultural and ethical issues, as well as health and safety, such as infection control procedures, acting in the best interests of service users by embedding person centred care.

This module will provide you with fundamental knowledge of typical human movement and the principles underpinning exercise science and physiology

You will learn how to explore and practically apply movement and exercise theory/principles in relation to cases across the lifespan. You will also learn about physical activity and exercise in the context of promoting health and wellbeing in public health. You will learn about theories underpinning approaches used in physiotherapy practice, guidelines and policy related to exercise.

This module will focus on developing your essential musculoskeletal physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the musculoskeletal system. During this module you will be introduced to common musculoskeletal pathologies. You will learn physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management skills. This module builds upon the fundamental physiotherapy movement and exercise skills learnt in your preceding module and explores the musculoskeletal system more detail.

This module will focus on developing your essential neurological and neuromuscular physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the neurological system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the neurological system. During this module you will be introduced to commonly presenting neurological and neuromuscular pathologies and dysfunctions.

This module will focus on developing your essential cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the cardio-respiratory system. During this module you will be introduced to common cardiovascular and respiratory pathologies and dysfunctions.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. It provides you with the opportunity to contextualise and apply the learning you acquired different modules at level 4 including your professional role, professionalism, communication and interpersonal skills and the importance of interprofessional working and development of your fundamental (clinical) physiotherapy skills for practice. Your practice will focus on the importance of these professional attributes through the application of the six core values of the NHS Constitution: working together for patients; respect and dignity; commitment to quality of care; compassion; improving lives and everyone counts.

You will undertake practice placements in a range of healthcare settings, NHS, Private, Charity and Independent Sectors providing you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of physiotherapy provision within a range of physiotherapy practice environments/pillars of physiotherapy practice. Within this module you will also undertake and complete the mandatory training requirements necessary for you to engage in the practice environment.

This module will focus on progressing and integrating your knowledge, clinical reasoning and understanding across the cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems to assess and treat/manage a range of commonly presenting conditions which reflect the continuum of physiotherapy practice across the life course. The module supports the development of your clinical reasoning to managing evolving patient needs across a range of health and social care settings.

This module is designed to build on the principles of evidence-based practice that have been introduced at Level 4 and will equip you with the core skills and understanding to appraise evidence and assess its appropriateness to be implemented into practice. The steps in conducting research, research methodologies and methods, approaches to data analysis and presentation are explored. You will be provided with the knowledge and core skills that are pre-requisite for critical appraisal and evidence synthesis.

During this module you will be introduced to a broad range of populations and areas of practice for example paediatrics, amputees, spinal cord injury, sports (including parasport), pelvic health, cancer, mental health and learning disabilities. You will progress and develop your knowledge of body system physiological response, adaptation and theoretical approaches underpinning exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in these populations and areas of practice. You will consolidate your evidence-based practice skills learnt from your previous module by evaluating the evidence base underpinning therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in these specific populations and consider what is best practice.

Health inequalities in the context of exercise, rehabilitation, health and wellness will also be considered in specific and hard to reach populations. You will also learn about special considerations and physiological responses/adaptations to exercise and rehabilitation across the life course for example, as seen in pregnancy, menopause, paediatrics, adolescence and older adults. You will also consider the psychosocial effects in the context of exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in physiotherapy practice in specific populations. During this module you will have the ability to explore your special interest regarding these topics.

Placement 2 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in Placement 1. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4 and 5 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

Your placement will be undertaken in a range of healthcare settings, NHS, Social Care, Private, Charity or Independent Sectors providing you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of physiotherapy provision within a broad range of physiotherapy practice environments, specialities, and emerging areas/roles/pillars of practice a qualified physiotherapist may work.

Placement 3 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in Placement 1 and 2. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4 and 5 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

The module will bring together your research, clinical entrepreneurship and leadership skills to enable you to explore and respond to emerging opportunities for service development and innovative practice. You will be expected to draw upon your placement experiences to investigate an aspect of physiotherapy practice which interests you and where you feel an improvement to physiotherapy practice and healthcare services could be made. This module will prepare you for your first rotation as a qualified practitioner.

The emphasis of this module is on your ability to problem solve and appropriately manage complex scenarios/situations related to clinical practice and leadership, whilst also justifying your approach with critical interpretation of the accompanying evidence base, legislation or policy. During this module you will learn about the complex management of clinical cases across the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems, multisystem conditions/impairment, the deteriorating patient, management of complexity in ethical and leadership/management scenarios, and when working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.

Placement 4 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in your level 4 and 5 placements. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4, 5 and 6 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

This module is designed to prepare you with a portfolio of skills in preparation for your first post as an autonomous and reflective physiotherapy practitioner who has the ability to practice in a variety of service and practice settings. It will afford you the opportunity to explore a range of professional issues and the wider implications of current government initiatives and policies and to critically reflect on the NHS constitution, principles, and values. During this module you will take time to consider the current political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and institutional factors related to your professional practice. Aspects and experience of role transition will also be discussed, underpinned by recent research, and input from alumni.

Placement 5 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in your level 4, 5 and 6 placements. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4, 5 and 6 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

Placement 6 is an Elective Placement and provides you with the opportunity to further your knowledge, clinical skills and experience in an area of physiotherapy practice that interests you and you would like to explore further. It also gives you the opportunity to design and organise a placement opportunity suited to your career aspirations. This module is offered as your final placement on the programme towards the end of Year 3.

This module will provide you with a sound foundation on which to develop key transferable and academic skills including communication; information technology; problem solving; clinical reasoning; working with others; risk management; searching, reading and writing about literature and reflection.

The module will explore what it means to be a registered professional, and introduce the role of the student physiotherapist, developing the essential professional and personal skills such as resilience and responding to constructive feedback. It will prepare you to work within the NHS, embody the NHS constitution, and core values.

This module will also introduce you to the foundation skills necessary to undertake the assessment of a person, considering their function, activity, and participation level within a biopsychosocial model and considering the international classification of functioning, health and disability framework.

In simulated activities you will start to develop a range of essential interpersonal and professional skills. These include maintaining dignity and confidentiality, developing effective observational and communication skills, learning to appreciate cultural and ethical issues, as well as health and safety, such as infection control procedures, acting in the best interests of service users by embedding person centred care.

This module will provide you with fundamental knowledge of typical human movement and the principles underpinning exercise science and physiology

You will learn how to explore and practically apply movement and exercise theory/principles in relation to cases across the lifespan. You will also learn about physical activity and exercise in the context of promoting health and wellbeing in public health. You will learn about theories underpinning approaches used in physiotherapy practice, guidelines and policy related to exercise.

This module will focus on developing your essential musculoskeletal physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the musculoskeletal system. During this module you will be introduced to common musculoskeletal pathologies. You will learn physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management skills. This module builds upon the fundamental physiotherapy movement and exercise skills learnt in your preceding module and explores the musculoskeletal system more detail.

This module will focus on developing your essential neurological and neuromuscular physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the neurological system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the neurological system. During this module you will be introduced to commonly presenting neurological and neuromuscular pathologies and dysfunctions.

This module will focus on developing your essential cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy knowledge and skills. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the ‘normal’ structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system and will develop core clinical sciences knowledge necessary for your ongoing physiotherapy education. You will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology associated with the cardio-respiratory system. During this module you will be introduced to common cardiovascular and respiratory pathologies and dysfunctions.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. It provides you with the opportunity to contextualise and apply the learning you acquired different modules at level 4 including your professional role, professionalism, communication and interpersonal skills and the importance of interprofessional working and development of your fundamental (clinical) physiotherapy skills for practice. Your practice will focus on the importance of these professional attributes through the application of the six core values of the NHS Constitution: working together for patients; respect and dignity; commitment to quality of care; compassion; improving lives and everyone counts.

You will undertake practice placements in a range of healthcare settings, NHS, Private, Charity and Independent Sectors providing you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of physiotherapy provision within a range of physiotherapy practice environments/pillars of physiotherapy practice. Within this module you will also undertake and complete the mandatory training requirements necessary for you to engage in the practice environment.

This module will focus on progressing and integrating your knowledge, clinical reasoning and understanding across the cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems to assess and treat/manage a range of commonly presenting conditions which reflect the continuum of physiotherapy practice across the life course. The module supports the development of your clinical reasoning to managing evolving patient needs across a range of health and social care settings.

This module is designed to build on the principles of evidence-based practice that have been introduced at Level 4 and will equip you with the core skills and understanding to appraise evidence and assess its appropriateness to be implemented into practice. The steps in conducting research, research methodologies and methods, approaches to data analysis and presentation are explored. You will be provided with the knowledge and core skills that are pre-requisite for critical appraisal and evidence synthesis.

During this module you will be introduced to a broad range of populations and areas of practice for example paediatrics, amputees, spinal cord injury, sports (including parasport), pelvic health, cancer, mental health and learning disabilities. You will progress and develop your knowledge of body system physiological response, adaptation and theoretical approaches underpinning exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in these populations and areas of practice. You will consolidate your evidence-based practice skills learnt from your previous module by evaluating the evidence base underpinning therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in these specific populations and consider what is best practice.

Health inequalities in the context of exercise, rehabilitation, health and wellness will also be considered in specific and hard to reach populations. You will also learn about special considerations and physiological responses/adaptations to exercise and rehabilitation across the life course for example, as seen in pregnancy, menopause, paediatrics, adolescence and older adults. You will also consider the psychosocial effects in the context of exercise and rehabilitation approaches used in physiotherapy practice in specific populations. During this module you will have the ability to explore your special interest regarding these topics.

Placement 2 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in Placement 1. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4 and 5 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

Your placement will be undertaken in a range of healthcare settings, NHS, Social Care, Private, Charity or Independent Sectors providing you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of physiotherapy provision within a broad range of physiotherapy practice environments, specialities, and emerging areas/roles/pillars of practice a qualified physiotherapist may work.

Placement 3 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in Placement 1 and 2. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4 and 5 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

The module will bring together your research, clinical entrepreneurship and leadership skills to enable you to explore and respond to emerging opportunities for service development and innovative practice. You will be expected to draw upon your placement experiences to investigate an aspect of physiotherapy practice which interests you and where you feel an improvement to physiotherapy practice and healthcare services could be made. This module will prepare you for your first rotation as a qualified practitioner.

The emphasis of this module is on your ability to problem solve and appropriately manage complex scenarios/situations related to clinical practice and leadership, whilst also justifying your approach with critical interpretation of the accompanying evidence base, legislation or policy. During this module you will learn about the complex management of clinical cases across the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems, multisystem conditions/impairment, the deteriorating patient, management of complexity in ethical and leadership/management scenarios, and when working within a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.

Placement 4 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in your level 4 and 5 placements. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4, 5 and 6 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

This module is designed to prepare you with a portfolio of skills in preparation for your first post as an autonomous and reflective physiotherapy practitioner who has the ability to practice in a variety of service and practice settings. It will afford you the opportunity to explore a range of professional issues and the wider implications of current government initiatives and policies and to critically reflect on the NHS constitution, principles, and values. During this module you will take time to consider the current political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and institutional factors related to your professional practice. Aspects and experience of role transition will also be discussed, underpinned by recent research, and input from alumni.

Placement5 will provide you with an opportunity to experience current physiotherapy practice in the East of England region. During this module you will build upon your experience gained in your level 4, 5 and 6 placements. You will also apply your physiotherapy (theoretical) knowledge, skills (practical), professional values and behaviours learnt during level 4, 5 and 6 modules in practice. You will continue to develop as a professional in the context of the practice environment and acquire valuable contemporary real world physiotherapy experience.

Placement 6 is an Elective Placement and provides you with the opportunity to further your knowledge, clinical skills and experience in an area of physiotherapy practice that interests you and you would like to explore further. It also gives you the opportunity to design and organise a placement opportunity suited to your career aspirations. This module is offered as your final placement on the programme towards the end of Year 3.