Teaching Methodologies
3 hours of theoretical class per week, where the teacher exposes the programmatic content of discipline, using the illustration of the physical concepts presented as examples.
1 theoretical-practice class of 1 hour per week, where students proceed to the accompanied resolution of exercises of practical application formulated with the aim of clarifying and relate the subjects discussed in the theoretical component. The theoretical and practical classes are taught with examples of application of theoretical contents to the specificity of Physiotherapy.
The resolution of exercises, attendance during the theoretical-practical class and its oral discussion encompasses the continuous evaluation process. This includes a mandatory final written test, without exclusion of subject ora summary final exam, in one of the periods predicted for the effect and in accordance with the rules stipulated in the school regulation.
Learning Results
Knowledge:
• Understanding of the theoretical principies of Biokinetics and Biomechanics and their application to human movement:
Knowledge:
• Understanding of theoretical principies of Fluid Mechanics and its application in biological systems
• Understanding of the characteristics of different forms of energy and types of radiation, usefull in physiotherapySkills:
• Use of advanced knowledge of biophysics in understanding the underlying mechanisms and technology involved in physiotherapy Competences:
• Make individual decisions and in multidisciplinary environment in matters involving technical and scientific
knowledge based on biophysics
• Develop the ability to deepen and expand knowledge in biophysics.
Program
1- Units and Measurement Systems
2 – Kinematics and the laws of movement
3 – Force: Newton laws
4 – Elasticity, tension e deformation
5 – Energy, power and metabolic speed
6- Impulse and Linear Moment
7 – Torque and Equilibrium
8 – Rotacional Movement
9 – Fiuid Mechanics
10 – Heat and thermodinamics
11 – Principies of Electricity
12 – Electromagnetic radiation
13 – Ultrassounds
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Apontamentos escritos fornecidos pelo professor PEDROSO DE LIMA, Biofísica Médica, Editora: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, Ano de Edição: 2002
TIPLER e MOSCA, Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros (5a ed.) – volume 2, Editora: LTC – Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora Lda, Ano de Edição: 2006
DURÁN, Biofísica – Fundamentos e Aplicações, Editora: Makron Books / Prentice Hall, Ano de Edição: 2003