Course: Therapy in the Aquatic Environment

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Course title Therapy in the Aquatic Environment
Course code KAT/KTEVP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Botková Klára, Mgr.
Course content
Topics for lectures: 1. Introducing of adapted physical activity in a context of leisure time activities. Terminology, form of recreation, principles. 2. The importance of the APA in the life of people with special needs; quality of life; life style of the people with special needs. 3. Support of adapted physical activity, policy, system at international, national and region level. 4. Planning and the barriers of the APA programs. 5. Outdoor inclusive games - examples, principles of adaptations. 6. Examples of good practice - projects, organizations, authorities. 7. ICF in a context of outdoor APA; models and theories and their using in outdoor APA; empowerment; the importance of the challenge in the APA professions; competences in APA outdoor programs. 8. Experience education; adventure therapy; therapeutic recreation. 9. Adapted equipment for outdoor activities; innovation of equipment. 10. Inclusion in outdoor programs; feed back; evaluation; team spirit; education by "dis" ability. Topics for inclusive winter outdoor course: 1. Principles and methods of teaching skiing 2. Principles and methods of teaching snowboarding 3. Principles and methods of working with persons with visual impairments 4. Principles and methods of working with persons with hearing impairments 5. Principles and methods of working with persons with intellectual disabilities 6. Principles and methods of working with persons with physical disabilities 7. Principles and methods of teaching monoskiing

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
Prerequisites
Any special, just to be interested in the content of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

1. PPT presentation of selected topics 2. 1 page review of selected articles 3. Practical skills in skiing and related teaching methods 4. Independent work with persons with disabilities in inclusive winter outdoor course 5. Portfolio with all assignments and worksheets 6. Final exam
Recommended literature
  • 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.
  • Goosey-Tolfrey, V. Ed. (2010). Wheelchair Sport: A complete guide for athletes, coaches, and teachers.. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • 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.
  • Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
  • 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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Adapted Physical Activities (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter