3+1 Proposed Course Syllabus for B.Sc. Physiotherapy
1 Year 1st Semester
st
Code
AH1101
AH1102
AH1103
AH1104
AH1107
AH1109
AH1105
AH1106
PT1101
PT1102
Module Name
English and Communication Skills
Information technology
Basic Human Anatomy
Human Physiology I
Basic Biochemistry
General Microbiology
Sociology and Anthropology
Introduction to Psychology
Human Anatomy for Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy as a profession
Total Credits
1 Year 2
st
AH1201
AH1202
AH1203
AH1204
PT1201
PT1202
PT1203
PT1204
PT1205
nd
Credit(s)
P/F
P/F
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
15
Semester
English and Communication Skills
Basic Statistics
General Pathology
Human Physiology II
Biomechanics and Kinesiology I
Physiotherapy Skills I
Electro physical agents in Physiotherapy I
Pharmacology for Physiotherapists
Evidence Based Practice in Physiotherapy
Total Credits
P/F
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
16
AH 1101 : ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS : P/F
Language Development and Writing (English for Academic Purposes-EAP): Parts of
speech, Use of parts of speech in medical context, The main sentence structures in English,
Different kinds of phrases, Developing writing skills: schemata and static description
Listening: Introduction to basic listening skills: brain storming, identifying key words, note
taking: pattern notes, linear notes, Practicing note taking- flow charts, tree diagrams, labeling
diagrams, tables, etc.
Reading: Surveying a text book, Skimming and scanning an article, Previewing an article,
Identifying the main idea and the topic of a paragraph
Vocabulary: Introducing dictionary skills, Phonetic symbols, Pronunciation, etc., Punctuations
of sentences (using of capital letters),
Speech: Greeting and introducing (self and others), Making requests, Asking for and giving
permission, Offering help, Giving instructions and directions, Telephone skills.
(Note: All four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, are incorporated in
teaching)
AH 1102 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : P/F
1.
Fundamentals basic concept of computers
History of Data Processing, Types of Computers, Components of a Computer, Computer
System and Business Computer System, Backing Storage Devices, Unit of Memory,
Viruses and Anti-viruses Issues
2.
System Analysis and Design
Definition of a System, Steps in system life cycle, Data Gathering and Data Analysis,
Designing a New System, Development and Implementation of New System,
Documentation.
3.
Data Processing
Data Processing, The Data Processing Cycle, The Collection and Computing of data,
Manual collection of data, The main methods of data input, Devices used to collect data,
Data Verification, Data Validation, Output and Recording of data, Types of data
processing systems, Types of Computer Operation, Batch Processing and Real-time
Processing.
4.
Data Communication
Applications of Data Communication, Components of a data communication system,
Rate of data Transmission, Computer Networks, Network Topology, Gateway, Email/Internet concepts
Practicals
1.
Internet and E-mail
Internet and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, Addresses, Links and Downloading,
Searching the Internet, E-mail and Newsgroups, Favorites, security and Customizing
Explorer.
2.
Web Page Development
Introduction to Front-page, Creating a First Web site, Basic Formatting Techniques,
Manipulating Tables within Front-page, Front-page, Picture and Multimedia, Hyper
linking, Bookmarks and Image Maps, Introducing Front-page “components”, Front-page
and Frames, Managing your Web, Good site design, Publishing and publicizing.
3.
Complete Statistical Package like SPSS
4.
Languages
PT 1101 : HUMAN ANATOMY FOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST : CREDITS 03
Musculo-skeletal Anatomy of the Upper Extremity (All muscles, bones and joints in
detail), Models, charts & X-rays, Upper extremity including surface Anatomy, TheoryRegional Anatomy (Thorax, Abdoman, Pelvis,),Musculo-skeletal Anatomy of the
Lower Extremity (All muscles, bones and joint in detail), Practicals- Thorax including
surface anatomy, abdominal muscles joints, Upper limb, Lower limb joints including
surface Anatomy, Theory-Musculo-skeletal Anatomy of the Trunk and Pelvis and
Head/Neck(All muscles, bones and joint in detail), Neuro Anatomy (In detail),
Practicals- Head & Spinal cord and Neck and Brain including surface Anatomy, basic
applied anatomy.
PT 1102 : PYSIOTHERAPY AS A PROFESSION : CREDITS 01
Introduction to Physiotherapy, Basic definitions and terms related to physiotherapy, history of
physiotherapy, identify the ethical and legal aspects of physiotherapy services, organize and
provide ways and means of moving physiotherapy forward at the locals & global level, Device
strategies to continuing Professional Development., Describe the role of physiotherapy in health
care, Recognize & Appreciate the values of Physiotherapy.
AH 1103 : BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY : CREDITS 02
Organization of the human body, Embryology ,
Maintenance of human body: The cardiovascular system. The lymphatic system , The
respiratory system, The digestive system, Genito- urinary system, The endocrine system,
System of support and movement, The skeletal system,
Control system of the body: The nervous system, Sense organs.
AH 1104 : HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY I : CREDITS 02
Organisation of the body for function, homeostasis, body fluids, blood, temperature regulation,
growth and development, ageing, heart, systemic and pulmonary circulation, Lymphatic
system, Respiration, Digestive system, Urinary system, Reproductive system, Puberty in male
and female, secondary sexual characteristics, Male and Female reproductive system,
Pregnancy, lactation and hormonal control, Endocrine system, muscular & skeletal system,
Nervous system, Sensory system, Motor system, Extrapyramidal system
PT 1103 : BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY : CREDITS-02
Structure and Function of cell organelles, Structure and Function of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins and nucleic acids, pH and buffers
Enzymes, properties and kinetics, Biological oxidation, Metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids,
proteins and nucleic acids, Integration of metabolic pathways, Regulation of metabolic
pathways, Cell cycle and Regulation
Propagation of genetic material – DNA replication, Gene expression – Transcription and
reverse transcription, Gene expression – Translation and effect of antibiotics, Post translational
modifications, Haemoglobin formation and catabolism, Mechanisms of hormone action,
Biochemistry of neurotransmitters, Biochemistry of water soluble vitamins I, Biochemistry of
water soluble vitamins II, Biochemistry of fat soluble vitamins I, Biochemistry of fat soluble
vitamins II, Biochemistry of the extra-cellular matrix and bone, Detoxification and excretion
AH 1109 : GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY : CREDITS - 01
Introduction to Microbiology; Growth and inhibition of growth of microorganisms; Growth
and inhibition of growth of microorganisms; Gram positive cocci; Gram negative cocci / Gram
positive bacilli; Gram negative cocco bacilli / curved rods; Mycobacteria; Anaerobic bacteria;
Gram negative bacilli; Chlamydia, mycoplasma, rickettsia; Introduction to virology; DNA
viruses, RNA viruses; Fungi, parasites of importance in human health
AH 1105 : SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY : CREDITS- 01
Introduction to Sociology, health and nursing, Fundamental concepts, Social groups, Culture
,Social control, Social problems, Anthropology
AH 1106 : INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY : CREDITS- 02
Introduction to psychology; with an emphasis on health-related issues; The major perspectives
in psychology; Psychology applied to nursing and health caring general; Coping with stressful
situations, Promotion of attachment and bonding between infant and care giver.
AH 1201 : ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS : P/F
Language Development and Writing (English for Academic Purposes-EAP): Study of the
use of verbs in detail (transitive/ intransitive, active/passive, types of verbs), Introduction to
relative clauses, Laboratory report writing: present/past tense, active/passive voice, present
perfect tense, modal auxiliary verbs, Dictation
Listening: Improving listening skills through subject based and general talks/minilectures/speeches, etc., Activities and exercises based on the above.
Reading: Note making while reading, Reading comprehension-general and academic,
Identifying contextual references, Rephrasing, Vocabulary development, and Individual loud
reading.
Prefixes and suffixes, Root words (Latin/Greek) related to medical terminology, Activities
incorporated with reading lessons.
Speech: Activities consolidated with parallel grammar, reading and listening lessons.
(Note: All four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, are incorporated)
AH 1204 : HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY II : CREDITS - 02
Body fluids, blood, heart and circulatory system, respiration, digestive system, urinary system,
reproductive system, endocrine system, hypo and hyper secretion of hormones of diabetes
mellitus, nerve, muscle& muscular exercise, autonomic nervous system, nervous system,
special senses.
PT 1201 : BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY I : CREDITS 02
Introduction to Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Mechanics and mechanical principles of Force,
momentum, action and reaction, friction, Angle of pull, Newton’s Laws, Springs & elasticity,
Posture, activities of daily living, Starting & derived positions, Therapeutic Gymnasium,
Mechanics of peripheral Joints (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand), Prehension & precision
handling
PT 1202 : PHYSIOTHERAPY SKILLS I : CREDITS 02
Introduction to Physiotherapy Skills, Mechanics of muscles, Types of muscles, Types of
muscle contraction, Goniometry, Suspension Therapy, Walking aids and Wheel Chair,
Hydrotherapy
PT 1203 : ELECTROPHYSICAL AGENTS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY I : CREDITS - 02
Electricity, Static electricity, Current Electricity, Valves, transformers, types, principles,
construction and working, Ionization, Magnetism, Thermionic valves, Semi conductor devices,
AC and DC Meters
PT 1204 : PHARMACOLOGYFOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST : CREDITS - 02
This course includes; General Pharmacology (Introduction, regulation & approval, drug classes
& schedules, Administration, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics) and Systemic
Pharmacology ( Drugs acting on CNS, PNS, CVS, drugs influencing myocardial contractility &
heart rate, Bronchodilators, Anti microbial drugs, Endocrine Pharmacology, Immunological
agents & Vaccines) . At the completion of this the course will be evaluated as follows
PT 1205 : EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY : CREDITS 02
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice, Concepts of Evidence based Physiotherapy,
Development of Evidence based knowledge, The Individual Professional, Professionals within
a discipline, Professionals across disciplines, Evidence Based Practitioner, Finding the
Evidence, Searching for the Evidence, Assessing the Evidence, Systematically reviewing the
evidence, Economic evaluation of the evidence, Using the evidence, Practice guidelines,
algorithms, and clinical pathways, Communicating evidence to clients, managers and funders,
Research dissemination and transfer of knowledge
AH 1203 : GENERAL PATHOLOGY : CREDITS - 02
Introduction to General Pathology, Acute inflammation, Chronic inflammation, Cell damage,
apoptosis , necrosis , gangrene, Principles of fracture healing and complications
Wound healing and complications, Calcifications / degenerations, Hypertrophy /atrophy /
hyperplasis /metaplasia /dysplasia, Immunology, Neoplasia, Tumour markers /molecular basis
of tumours, Ischaemia and infarction, Thrombosis /embolism /atherosclerosis /oedema/
congestion and heart failure, Pigmentation, Genetic basis of disease
AH1202 : BASIC STATISTICS : CREDITS- 01
Description of statistics, organizing and displaying data ,summarizing data and variation, curve
fitting, probability, simple regression and coorelation, test of hypothesis and significance,
student “t”, “f” and chi-square distributions, analysis of variance.