Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Adapted Physical Activities
Course Code
SUUK_269
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Luisa Dombrovska
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students' knowledge of adapted physical activities for people with functional impairments.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, sports theory and methodology, and physical activity for health impairments is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the course, students will be able to: - Identify and recognise the main types of impairment - Gain an understanding of physical activity adaptations - List the Paralympic sports and the basic principles of classification.
Skills
1.As a result of the course, students will be able to: - Adapt physical activities and tasks to the type of impairment - Use elements or activities of Paralympic sports in their practice.
Competences
1.Using the knowledge and skills acquired, students will be able to find solutions to non-standard situations and adapt physical activities and tasks to the client's or patient's abilities, based on the latest scientific literature and data.
Assessment
Individual work
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During the course, the student should develop an understanding of the adaptability of physical activity for people with functional impairments and produce a research paper on a self-selected functional impairment.
Assessment criteria:
- Literature analysis and relevance
- Appropriateness of adaptations for the selected group
- Presentation.
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Examination
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The assessment is based on the participation of students and the results and analysis of the submitted practical lesson reviews. The final grade consists of 50% class attendance and practical assessment, 25% written work at the end of the course, 25% presentation of own independent research work.
At least 70% of the practical work must be completed in order to pass the written examination and the presentation of the research work. In addition, the student must participate as a volunteer in the organisation of one of the sport events of the BJISF, the Paralympic Committee or one of the special school programmes.
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Study Course Theme Plan
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases
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Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases
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Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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A look at Paralympic sports
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Raising the issue of sociology in contemporary society
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
96 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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An introduction to adapted physical activity and functional impairment
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E-Studies platform
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An introduction to adapted physical activity and functional impairment
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.
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Lecture
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Location
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Physical activities for children and young people with functional disorders
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Physical activities for children and young people with functional disorders
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases
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Study trip
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Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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Study trip
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Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes
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E-Studies platform
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.
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E-Studies platform
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Physical activities for people with intellectual disabilities
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Assessment and screening tools to monitor physical activity and progress in people with functional impairments
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E-Studies platform
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A look at Paralympic sports
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E-Studies platform
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Raising the issue of sociology in contemporary society
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Study trip
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Building competences in working with people with functional disabilities
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Study trip
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Building competences in adapted sports and activities
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Building competences in adapted sports and activities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
EUFAPA, European Standards in Adapted Physical Activity. 2010.
2.
IPC, Explanatory guide to Paralympic classification, Paralympic summer sports. 2015. https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/150915170806821_2015_09_15+Explanatory+guide+Classification_summer+FINAL+_5.pdf
3.
Winnick, JP. Adapted Physical Education and Sport. Human Kinetics; 6th edition, 2016.
4.
Block, ME. A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation. Brookes Publishing 4th edition, 2015.
5.
Horvat , M. Kelly, LE. Block, ME. Croce, R. Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. Human Kinetics; 2nd edition, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Webborn N, Van de Vliet P. Paralympic medicine. Lancet; 380(9836):65-71. 2012. Available from: doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60831-9. [viewed 14.02.2022.].
2.
Maugeri G., Musumeci G. Adapted Physical Activity to Ensure the Physical and Psychological Well-Being of COVID-19 Patients. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 6(1):13. 2021. Available from:doi: 10.3390/jfmk6010013 [viewed 14.02.2022.].
3.
International classification of functioning, disability, and health : ICF. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2001.
Other Information Sources
1.
Romano-Spica V., Macini P., Fara GM., Giammanco G. GSMS - Working Group on Movement Sciences for Health Italian Society of Hygiene Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 2015. Adapted Physical Activity for the Promotion of Health and the Prevention of Multifactorial Chronic Diseases: the Erice Charter. Ann Ig.;27(2):406-14.Available from: doi: 10.7416/ai.2015.2028. [viewed 14.02.2022.].
2.
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