Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSIO 2004
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Course ID
207950
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Meredith Smith
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will be introduced to human development across the lifespan from infants through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older age. The principles of physiotherapy practice will be explored across the lifespan in the context of models of health including the World Health Organization - International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (WHO-ICF). Students will develop skills and knowledge in the promotion of health and wellbeing of themselves and others. The course is designed to integrate and apply learning from previous courses. This is a blended learning course comprised of workshops supported by online learning tasks and materials.

Course learning outcomes

  • Define the stages of human development across the lifespan and implications for Physiotherapy practice.
  • Apply psychological theories and concepts of human behaviour across the lifespan to real-world settings in the promotion of health and wellbeing.
  • Apply the principles of person-centred communication and interpersonal skills in the context of people from a variety of backgrounds and ages, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  • Explain the role of Interprofessional practice when working with people across the lifespan.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22897
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 107
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, G29
Class number
Class number 27181
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 107
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, G29
Class number
Class number 27180
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 107
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, G29
Class number
Class number 27179
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 107
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N103
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N424/N425
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, G29

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of HLTH1019 Communication in Professional Practice/PSIO1002 Physiotherapy Exercise Prescription and Activity

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in PSIO2005 Applied Physiotherapy Practice A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PHYSIOTH2000 Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan at the University of Adelaide

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