Syllabus
Lectures:
Introduction to exercise programming. The importance and general principles of exercise program for people with health impairment.
Evaluation methods in exercise programming.
Locomotor system impairment. Biomedical background. Physical activity recommendations and contraindications.
Cardiovascular system impairment. Biomedical background. Physical activity recommendations and contraindications.
Obesity and diabetes. Biomedical background. Physical activity recommendations and contraindications.
Respiratory system impairment. Biomedical background. Physical activity recommendations and contraindications.
Exercise programs in pregnancy.
Seminars:
Creation of a movement program for individuals with movement impairment (case report). Selected exercise routines.
Creation of a reduction program for obese individuals (case study). Selected exercise routines.
Creating an exercise program for individuals with respiratory impairment (case report). Selected exercise routines.
Exercise program for seniors. Selected exercise routines.
Exercise program for pregnant women. Selected exercise routines.
Visit to facilities where physical education programs for people with health impairment are implemented.
Presentation and evaluation of credit projects.
Annotation
The course introduces students to the basics of physical activity recommendations for health-impaired individuals. It provides the theoretical basis for individual impairments and shows the creation of exercise programs based on individual case studies. During practical lessons, students prepare short series of exercises aimed at improving the health status of specific weaknesses. Part of the teaching is also attendance at external lessons for people with weakened health (individuals with metabolic syndrome, seniors, pregnant women, diabetics, etc.).
Successful student should be able to advise clients/patients about adequate physical activity as well as to build up a tailored exercise program and to lead group exercise units for people with health impairment.