Course: Functional Exercise in Clinical Practice

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Course title Functional Exercise in Clinical Practice
Course code KFA/PTA21
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Štěpánová Jarmila, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
This practical subject introduces students to the specific form of physical education focusing on physically weak individuals. It represents the means of Functional exercise in clinical practice, its division, goals and possibilities. Students will get an overview of the specifics and risks of each type of weakness. In the practical training the students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to create individual and group training programs for the physically weak individuals. Topics for seminars and practical lectures: 1. Presentation of Functional exercises in clinical practice, division, goals, organizational units, types of health impairment. 2. Functional exercise for individuals with mobility disorders. 3. Functional exercise for individuals with respiratory system disorders 4. Functional exercise for individuals with cardiovascular system disorders. 5. Functional exercise for individuals with disorders of the nervous system. 6. Age specificities and pathogenesis, choice of appropriate functional exercise for seniors.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Observation, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
The aim of the Functional exercise in clinical practice is to learn the students theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills in the area of preventive exercise programs and health physical education. Throughout the course emphasis will be put on individual student's work in implementing various exercises in rehabilitation units designed for patients with different types of healt impairments and weakness.
The students will be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in their future jobs in rehabilitation centres and sports centres and for their personal development of the physical and mental health.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite for this course is sufficient knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and own physical fitness.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Didactic Test

Recommended literature
  • COTTON, R. T., ANDERSEN. R. E. (1999). Clinical exercise specialist manual: ACE's source for training special populations.. San Diego: American Council on Exercise.
  • DAWSON D. M., FRONTERA W. R., SLOVIK D. M. (1999). Exercise in rehabilitation medicine. Champaign.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer