Course: Balneology (Physiatry)

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Course title Balneology (Physiatry)
Course code FTK/@PB24
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
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)
  • Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Pastucha Dalibor, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Martincová Jitka, Mgr.
Course content
Topics of seminars: 1.Introduction to balneology. 2.Positive thermotherapy. 3.Negative thermotherapy. 4.Hydrotherapy. 5.Climate and spa therapy Practical lectures: 1.Large hydrotherapy 2.Small hydrotherapy 3.Hydrokinesiotherapy 4.Thermotherapy The total hours for the course is 54, of which in-person classes 27 and home-prep classes 27.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim is to acquaint the student with the basics of balneotherapy in the Czech Republic. The influence and effects of the natural healing resource, familiarization with the mechanism of influence of the individual procedures on the organism, including indications and contraindications of the procedures. The tradition of spa in the Czech Republic, the legislation of balneotherapy.
Student gains information necessary for basic orientation in the field and general overview of balneotherapy partiesin the Czech Republic, practical knowledge needed for client information.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Oral and practical testing of acquired skills.
Recommended literature
  • Kolář, P. (2013). Clinical rehabilitation. Praha: Galén.
  • Parker, P.M. (2009). Balneology: Webster's timeline history, 1856-2006.


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): - (10) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer