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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Equine Assessment | |||
| Reference | HSM142 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | November 2014 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2019 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to critically assess and justify the use of an equine for hippotherapy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the practical and methodological issues following an appropriate assessment of an equine for hippotherapy. |
| 2 | Discuss and critically appraise the practical and methodological issues in the application of measurement techniques to the assessment of the equine for Hippotherapy. |
| 3 | Integrate knowledge of equine structure and function to the assessment and discuss the choice of equine selected for hippotherapy practice. |
| 4 | Critically review relevant literature to support the choice of equine. |
| 5 | Justify the selection of an equine for use in hippotherapy. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Observation and overview of Hippotherapy. Horse conformation; assessment and practical analysis. Theory of equine movement, practical analysis of equine movement. Risk assessment. Effects of training on equine movement. Introduction to tack used in Hippotherapy. Effective leading. Safe practice in the equine environment including mounting and dismounting. Horse welfare, behaviour and psychology. Critical appraisal and synthesis of relevant literature. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Tutorials and workshops. Practical demonstrations and hands-on sessions in the stables and indoor arena using equines. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 32 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 118 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Specific details will be provided in the module assessment documentation. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Honours degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the HCPC,member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Therapeutic Riding. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Goody P.C. (1995). Horse Anatomy, J.A.Allen & Co Ltd: London. |
| 2 | Higgins H. (2009). How your Horse Moves. David & Charles Publishers: Exeter. |
| 3 | Raynor M. (2006). The Horse Anatomy Workbook, J.A.Allen & Co Ltd: London. |
| 4 | Smythe R. H & Gray P. (2003). Horse Structure and Movement, J.A.Allen & Co Ltd: London. |
| 5 | Hogg A (2003). The Horse Behaviour Handbook, David & Charles Publishers: Exeter. |
| 6 | Dietze S v (2003). Balance in Movement, J.A.Allen & Co Ltd: London, pp.30-43. |