Course: Publishing in Kinanthropology

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Course title Publishing in Kinanthropology
Course code IZS/PUKI
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 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)
  • Chmelík František, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Information sources and their credibility, reference managers - Characteristics of physical activity (PA), PA recommendations - Monitoring of PA, possibilities, history and current trends - Pedometers, accelerometers - Wearables - eHealth applications - IT project management tools - Cooperation, communication, and data sharing online - Data processing, presentation, publishing, and sharing of project outcomes

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student is aware of the current issues regarding the monitoring of physical activity. The student is able to assess objectively key features of novel tools and applications meant for the monitoring and evaluation of physical activity. Furthermore, upon completion of the course the student can effectively use information and communication technologies for acquisition and processing of relevant information, management and planning of projects, team communication and presentation and sharing of project results.
Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy is required. The course is primarily designed for students of Faculty of Physical Culture. Students from other faculties can enroll in the subject only during the first teaching week if allowed by the course capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

Active participation in classes. Fulfillment of compulsory assignments during the semester. Active participation in practical class project. Seminar paper.
Recommended literature
  • & Hovenga, E. J. S. (2010). Health informatics: an overview. Amsterdam: IOS Press.
  • Hoyt, R. E., & Yoshihashi, A. K. (2014). Health informatics: practical guide for healthcare and information technology professionals. Raleigh, N.C: Lulu.
  • McGrath, M. J., & Ní Scanaill, C. (2014). Sensor technologies: healthcare, wellness, and environmental applications. New York, N.Y: ApressOpen.
  • Morr, C. E. (2014). Research perspectives on the role of informatics in health policy and management. Hershey, Pa: Medical Information Science Reference.
  • Noar, S. M., & Harrington, N. G. (2012). eHealth applications: promising strategies for behavior change. New York, N.Y: Routledge.
  • O'Carroll, P. W., & Ross, D. A. (2010). Public health informatics and information systems. New York, N.Y: Springer.
  • Perry, B. W. (2012). Fitness for geeks: real science, great nutrition, and good health. Sebastopol, Calif: O'Reilly.
  • Sazonov, E., & Neuman, M. R. (2014). Wearable sensors: fundamentals, implementations and applications. San Diego, Calif: Academic Press.
  • Středa, L., & Hána, K. eHealth a telemedicína: učebnice pro vysoké školy.
  • Swaim, D. (2012). Heart education: strategies, lessons, science, and technology for cardiovascular fitness. Champaign, Ill: 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): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Gr. of Primary School and Secondary School with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter