Course: Research on Healthy Aging and Public Opinion

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Course title Research on Healthy Aging and Public Opinion
Course code IZS/KVYZS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Wittmannová Julie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pelclová Jana, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content


Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Training in job and motor Skils
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to introduce students to research in the senior population and to subjective and objective methods in research of active aging.
The students should be able to use and understand the quality of life (SQUALA, SEIQol, SF 12), satisfaction with life (SwL), physical activity (IPAQ long), perceived built environment (NEWS-A), and other questionnaires. In the context of a physically active lifestyle, the students should be oriented in assessments of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep (pedometers, accelerometers, and other motion sensors). Based on knowledge of world health movement behavior guidelines, research studies, and the ability to interpret the results of movement behavior assessments, the students should be able to recommend the optimal physical activity. Students should be able to diagnose and explain the parameters of body composition. Further, the students should know and be able to use fitness tests (Senior fitness tests), diagnose the coordination and assess the risk of falls.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Systematic Observation of Student

80% attendance, research project, test.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for Lower Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer