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Course: Therapeutic Approaches in Seniors

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Course title Therapeutic Approaches in Seniors
Course code KAT/TPSE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Wittmannová Julie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introductory acquaintance with the organization of the subject. Basic terminology (gerontology, gerontopedagogy, gerontopsychology, etc.). 2. Getting acquainted with the specifics of the age period from the perspective of anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. Biology of aging. 3. Current legislation in the field of care for the elderly and its importance for the organizers of PA seniors. The system of care for the elderly in the Czech Republic and in selected European countries. Therapeutic approaches and their development. 4. Active aging. Healthy lifestyle and its effects on slowing down the course of degenerative diseases. 5. Introduction to the basic rules of PA seniors with regard to their specifics - indications and contraindications of PA seniors. 6. Physical activities in the most common diseases and diseases of old age (osteoporosis, ischemic heart disease, dementia, weight problems, etc.) 7. Physical activities of seniors (PA): thematic exercises 1., 2., 3. 8. Feldenkrais method of work with older population 9. Techniques of Veronika Sherborn for people with dementia in late age. 10. Therapy in the aquatic environment. 11. Comparative rehabilitation, spa care. 12. Therapeutic techniques. 13. Implementation of student projects.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 40 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 52 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 23 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course provides basic information on the general foundations and starting points for working with a population of older persons in physical activities; familiar with organizations and facilities committed to seniors free time, expanded mobility activities. Furthermore, here the student will get an overview on the most common diseases of older age and their relation to the specifics of physical activity.
The student has sufficient information and skills for creating and managing physical activities for seniors with regard to their health. During the study received the tray physical activities for seniors, which can work with and modify it due to the needs of specific groups with a certain movement restrictions.
Prerequisites
Any special, just to be interested in the content of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Seminar Work

1. Active participation, e-learning (eg. of replacement of missed curriculum by individual task) 2. Submission of project work - preparation on the assigned topic, selected practical presentations for a movement lesson for seniors in teaching (2 topics). 3. Practical output on a given topic (guided lesson).
Recommended literature
  • & Wittmannová, J. (2007). Aktivní v každém věku: pracovní seminář odborníků v oblasti pohybových aktivit seniorů, Olomouc, 31.11.-1.12.2006 : sborník textů. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
  • Adamírová, J., & Libra, M. (2006). Cvičíme se seniory. Praha: Česká asociace Sport pro všechny.
  • Buddeusová, N. (1980). Cvičení starších žen. Praha: Olympia.
  • Coppenolle, H., Wittmannová, J., & Miklánková, L. (2009). Karty aktivního stárnutí: Thenapa II : tematická síť oblasti aplikovaných pohybových aktivit. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • Čevela, R., Kalvach, Z., & Čeledová, L. (2012). Sociální gerontologie: úvod do problematiky. Praha: Grada.
  • ENNSE. (2007). Review of the EU 5-level structure for the qualification and recognition of coaching qualifications.. Complied by the European Coaching Council, a sub-committee of the European Network of Sports Science.
  • Fořt, P. (2001). Jak stárnout pomalu: nejen zdravou výživou. Praha: EB.
  • Haškovcová, H. (2010). Fenomén stáří. Praha: Havlíček Brain Team.
  • Hátlová, B., & Suchá, J. (2005). Kinezioterapie demencí: pohybová cvičení v léčbě demencí. Praha: Triton.
  • Hátlová, B. (2002). Kinezioterapie v léčbě psychiatrických onemocnění. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Kalvach, Z., Hrabětová, E. (2005). Senior a já-já a senior?. Praha: Společnost přátelská všem generacím.
  • Kozáková, Z., & Müller, O. (2006). Aktivizační přístupy k osobám seniorského věku. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • Křivohlavý, J. (2011). Stárnutí z pohledu pozitivní psychologie: možnosti, které čekají. Praha: Grada.
  • Maršálek, P. (2006). Pohybová terapie po akutních srdečních příhodách. Praha: Triton.
  • Morgulec-Adamowicz, N., & Ferreira, J.P. (2010). Adapted Physical Activities in the Sport Area (pp. 37-45).. In European Standards in Adapted Physical Physical Activities. Olomouc: Palacky University.
  • Petřková, A., Čornaničová, R. (2004). Gerontagogika: úvod do teorie a praxe edukace seniorů. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
  • Pokorná, A. (2010). Komunikace se seniory. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Rheinwaldová, E. (1999). Novodobá péče o seniory. Praha: Grada.
  • Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
  • Sýkorová, D. (2007). Autonomie ve stáří: kapitoly z gerontosociologie. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON).
  • Špatenková, N., Bolomská, B. (2011). Reminiscenční terapie. Praha: Galén.
  • Špatenková, N. (2013). Poradenství pro pozůstalé: principy, proces, metody. Praha: Grada.
  • Štikar, J., Hoskovec, J., & Šmolíková, J. (2007). Bezpečná mobilita ve stáří. Praha: Nakladatelství Karolinum.
  • Štilec, M., & Marvanová, Z. (2004). Program aktivního stylu života pro seniory. Praha: Portál.
  • Štilec, M. (2003). Pohybově-relaxační programy pro starší občany. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Vágnerová, M. (2000). Vývojová psychologie: dětství, dospělost, stáří. Praha: Portál.
  • Winnick, J. P. (Ed.). (2011). Adapted physical education and sport. Champaign: Human Kinetics.


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): Adapted Physical Activities - Fundamentals of Special Education (2020) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Adapted Physical Activities (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 05.06.2024 00:11.