Virtual Exchange Physiotherapy - PFYZ240C

• Title: Virtual Exchange Physiotherapy
• Guaranteed by: Department of Physiotherapy (51-300400)
• Faculty: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
• Actual: from 2024
• Semester: summer
• Points: 0
• E-Credits: 3
• Examination process: summer s.:
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/0, C [HS]
• Capacity: unknown / unknown (16)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: yes / 20
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: distance
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: PhDr. Tereza Nováková, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): PhDr. Tereza Nováková, Ph.D.

Annotation

English

Sharing clinical experience and interests in physiotherapy. The course is designed as a virtual program involving several universities that implement the Physiotherapy and Applied Science Program. The program includes intensive virtual communication, online meetings and individual student activities as well as small group work.

Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (21.01.2024)

Czech

Sdílení klinických zkušeností a zájmů v oblasti fyzioterapie. Předmět je koncipován jako virtuální program, na kterém participuje několik univerzit, které realizují program fyzioterapie a aplikovaných věd. Součástí programu je intenzivní virtuální komunikace, on-line setkání a individuální činnost studentů jakož i práce v malých pracovních skupinách.

Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (21.01.2024)

Aim of the course

English

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and general competencies so that after the completion of the course the students:

• are able to improve their language skills in general and are able to talk about physiotherapy (study) related subjects in particular

• are able to gain insight into physiotherapy and health care systems in another country (course contents, motivation and interests, job opportunities and preferences, etc.)

• are aware of (intercultural) differences with regard to physiotherapy (study) and aware of ‘the meaning of being healthy’ in different international/intercultural perspective

• are aware of the role of a physiotherapist in enhancing physical activity in a different international/intercultural perspectives

Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (21.01.2024)

Czech

Cílem předmětu je vybavit studenta takovými znalostmi, dovednostmi a obecnými způsobilostmi, že po jeho absolvování:

• je schopen zlepšit své jazykové dovednosti obecně a zejména jsou schopni hovořit o tématech souvisejících s fyzioterapií (studiem)

• je schopen získat přehled o fyzioterapii a zdravotnických systémech v jiné zemi (obsah kurzů, motivace a zájmy, pracovní příležitosti a preference atd.)

• je si vědom (mezikulturních) rozdílů v souvislosti s fyzioterapií (studiem) a jsou si vědomi "významu být zdravý v různých mezinárodních/mezikulturních perspektivách

• je si vědom role fyzioterapeuta při zvyšování fyzické aktivity v různé mezinárodní/interkulturní perspective

Last update: Vomáčková Helena, PhDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (21.01.2024)

Course completion requirements

Elaboration a brief report in English, summarizing the outcomes of the peer conversations. 

Last update: Nováková Tereza, PhDr., Ph.D. (28.01.2024)

Literature

European Health Information Gateway  - WHO  available (Apr 2023) in https://gateway.euro.who.int/en/country-profiles/czech-republic/

European Health Information Gateway  WHO - Rehabilitation – data available (Apr 2023) in https://gateway.euro.who.int/en/datasets/rehab/

European Health Information Gateway  WHO Health-enhancing physical activity available (Apr 2023) in https://gateway.euro.who.int/en/datasets/hepa/

Huber, M., Knottnerus, J. A., Green, L., Van Der Horst, H., Jadad, A. R., Kromhout, D., ... & Smid, H. (2011). How should we define health?. Bmj, 343. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51523299_How_should_we_define_health

http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/physical-activity/country-work/factsheets-on-health-enhancing-physical-activity-in-the-28-eu-member-states-of-the-who-european-region

 The factsheet of your country**: https://www.who.int/czechia/publications/m/item/czechia---physical-activity-factsheet-(2018)

Last update: Nováková Tereza, PhDr., Ph.D. (28.01.2024)

Syllabus

Intercultural Peer Programme – Summary of Activities

Introduction Meeting & Preparation

Understand the project goals and peer exchange process.

Choose 5 photos (3 physiotherapy, 2 personal) and prepare to present them.

Prepare a short overview of your national healthcare system (focus on physiotherapy).

Make first contact with your international peer by email.

First Peer Conversation

Meet online and share mutual expectations.

Ask and answer guiding questions (Annex 4).

Discuss your 5 photos and healthcare system.

Note key cultural differences and insights.

Document the meeting (journal + screenshot).

Group Reflection & Preparation for 2nd Conversation

Discuss first meeting experiences and challenges in your local group.

Watch 2 videos and read 2 articles on Global Health and Sustainable Healthcare.

Prepare to discuss the physiotherapist’s role in health promotion and SDGs.

Second Peer Conversation

Meet in a small international group (2–6 students).

Share ideas on sustainable physiotherapy and community health.

Reflect on similarities and differences across cultures.

Write key insights in your journal.

Final Report & Reflection

Submit a summary or presentation reflecting your intercultural learning.

Discuss progress in English communication, cultural awareness, and understanding healthcare systems.

Last update: Nováková Tereza, PhDr., Ph.D. (17.04.2025)