The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Physiotherapy 2005 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotheraphy 2004 - Hälsopromotion och prevention
- Physiotherapy 2006 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2007 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2008 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2009 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2010 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2011 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2012 - Health promoting physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy 2013 - Health promoting physiotherapy
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The course aims to introduce the basic principles for training of functional ability and health promoting exercises. Focus is also on understanding the importance of and gaining experience of instructing adapted physical training.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to
- be able to describe principles of physical training and their importance for health
- know about different physical activities and be able to instruct healthy people and persons with special needs in different exercises
- understand the importance of the social aspect of group activities
- be able to consider individual needs in planning and interventions
- show basic skills in first aid
Course contents
Theory
- training principles for developing general physical fitness, endurance, strength, elasticity, mobility, coordination and balance
- muscle physiology
- fitness training in the gym
- didactics in group training sessions
- how to write instruction plans
- using music to support exercises
- principles for water exercises and adapted training
- first aid
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No prerequisites
Previous course names
Physical Education and Health
Additional information
Group FT12
The theory part of the course is in period 3, spring 2013. As the practical lessons take place during autumn 2013 and spring 2014 part of the credits (1 cu) of the course is given after this.
PRACTICAL LESSONS AND SEMINARS ARE MANDATORY.
Recommended or required reading
Annerstedt, C. m.fl. Idrottsundervisning - Ämnet idrott och hälsas didaktik (specific parts)
Assmussen, P. et al. 1998. Lihashuolto, hieronta, kuntosaliharjoittelu, teippaus ja venyttely. VK-kustannus. ISBN 951-9147-35-7
Autio, T. 1995. Liiku ja leiki. VK-Kustannus Oy. Jyväskylä. ISBN 951-9147-28-4
Bjålie, J. 1998. Människokroppen - Fysiologi och anatomi. Liber. Stockholm. ISBN 91-47-04919-7
Delavier, F. 2003. Lihaskuntoharjoittelun anatomia. VK-Kustannus. ISBN 951-9147-47-1
Mälkiä, E. 2002. Uusi erityisliikunta. Tammer-paino. Tampere. ISBN 951-898264-3.
Suominen, M et al. 2001. Ikääntyvien liikunta, terveys ja toimintakyky. VK-Kustannus Oy. Jyväskylä.
Vuori, I. 1996. Tehokas ja turvallinen terveysliikunta. Forssa. ISBN
Literature given by the teachers
Study activities
- Lectures - 24 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 44 hours
- Small-group work - 8 hours
- Individual studies - 54 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 130 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Teacher
- Hannele Sievers
- Holmström-Toivola Anna
- Kokko Anne
- Tillman Ilse
Examiner
Sievers Hannele
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments