Year 2

Respiratory system: organs, innervation, circulation and gas exchange 

Respiratory system disorders: COPD, Asthma 

Cardiovascular system disorders Aortic valve stenosis, Arrhythmia, Coronary atherosclerosis, Heart failure 

Heart blood circulation disorders 

Lymphatic system 

Visit the anatomy lab and museum in Nijmegen 

The Digestive System: digestive tract and accessory organs 

Metabolism and Energetics: Absorptive and Post-absorptive States, The Fat-Soluble Vitamins, The Water-Soluble Vitamins 

The Urinary System 

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 

Muscle metabolism during physical activity 

Cardiovascular and respiratory system during physical activity 

Thermoregulation during physical activity 

Physiological effects of physical training 

Apply the knowledge acquired to articles and patient case studies 

Physical exercising with comorbidities 

Pathology due to lifestyle context: cardiovascular, respiratory and oncological diseases 

Digestive System Disorders 

Urinary System Disorders 

Disorders of the Liver and Pancreas 

Neoplasms and Cancer 

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders: Blood Dyscrasias 

Cardiovascular System Disorders: Heart Disorders, Vascular Disorders 

Respiratory System Disorders: General Manifestations of Respiratory Disease: Common Treatment Measures for Respiratory Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Restrictive Lung Disorders, Vascular Disorders, Expansion Disorders 

Study of clinical practice guidelines for respiratory, cardiac and circulatory diseases established by the Order of Dutch Physiotherapists (KNGF) 

Risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable) which are associated with non-communicable diseases (chronic diseases) and lifestyle 

Terminology: LDL and HDL, atherosclerosis, hypertension, atherosclerosis, residual volume (RV), total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity and (FRC), Ciliary dysfunction, Lung elastic recoil, Bronchodilation, Systemic effects, FEV1, (PEF) peak expiratory flow, Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP), Forced expiratory flow (FEF), Forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), maximal inspiratory pressure (MEP), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP),Electrocardiogram (ECG), Heart cycle, Hyperinflation, Cyanosis, Pursed lip breathing, Hoover sign, Tracheal ‘dip’, diabetes mellitus, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 

Cardio Pulmonary Exercise test analysis (CPET) 

Reference values MIP and MEP 

Assessment, clinical examination, clinical reasoning and treatment: respiratory, cardiac and circulatory pathologies 

Assessment, clinical examination, clinical reasoning and treatment: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) 

Physiotherapy management (possibilities and difficulties) for cardiac pathologies and peripheral vascular syndromes 

Physiotherapy management (possibilities and difficulties) to increase the physical fitness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients 

Physiotherapy care (possibilities and difficulties) and implementation of a rehabilitation program for children with asthma 

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) 

Mucus clearance techniques: Forced Expiratory Technique, Directed Cough and Autogenic Drainage, Active cycle of breathing technique, use of MIP and MEP 

Relaxation techniques and breathing training 

Physiotherapeutic rehabilitation in the acute phase of heart rehabilitation 

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and its application: CPET, VO2MAX 

Physiotherapeutic evaluation and rehabilitation for peripheral artery disease (PAD) 

Oedema therapy 

Physiotherapy rehabilitation: diabetic patient, oncology 

Technologies and management of non-communicable, chronic diseases: m-health & e-health 

Patient centred RTAU-model (rehabilitation technology acceptance and usability-model). 

Protocols in order to measure the following parameters, Body fat percentage, BMI, Blood pressure, Waist circumference, Handgrip strength, Harvard step test 

New technologies and Apps used to monitor health parameters 

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 

Definition and classification of Chronic disorders 

Quality of life: multidimensional, dynamic and subjective mental construction 

Copying styles 

Specific communication techniques (changing behaviour) 

How culture influences health beliefs 

Acute, chronic and psychological stress 

Motivational Interview 

Study of clinical practice guidelines for respiratory, cardiac and circulatory diseases established by the Order of Dutch Physiotherapists (KNGF) 

Advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires 

HOAC II model 

Chronic care model 

Patient centred Care Model 

The movement continuum theory 

The scientific research teaching module (SR) is given to all FPH students in the 2nd year. In SR-1 in the first year, students conducted a literature study. This module builds on the basic knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP) from the first year (research skills), as well as forming the final preparation for practical research in the graduation phase. 

In this module, students will work on the different competences and performance indicators. This FPH-wide module covers the competences Research and Innovation, which is guaranteed to be at HBO (higher professional education) level. Within the physiotherapy competences, this is in keeping with Knowledge sharing and pursuing a scientific career, and Organisation. 

Methods of study in scientific research 

Quantitative research 

Systematic literature review 

Qualitative research 

Clinical guidelines and recommendations 

Insight about ethics in scientific research 

Introduction to statistics 

The student can write a research proposal with an appropriate hypothesis and research method based on a given research question. 

The student is able to identify and interpret the hypothesis, research question and research method in a publication of a scientific study 

The student can explain the results in terms of statistical significance and clinical relevance. 

The student is able to explain the relationship between the research question, research method, the results and their interpretation.