Adapted Physical Activity (Work Placement)Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are capable of planning, providing instruction in and assessing safe and goal-oriented physical activities promoting and supporting an individual?s comprehensive functioning in a client-centred manner and of providing counselling in physical activity, thus promoting the individual?s full participation in society?s functions.

Content

Significance and objectives of physical exercise and special characteristics of its planning and implementation in terms of each specific group
Implementation and assessment of exercise programmes for different groups
Physical exercise in connection with functional neurological disorders
Physical exercise in promotion of musculoskeletal functions
Physical exercise and mental health.

Qualifications

Health-Enhancing Physical Activity, Adapted Physical Activity, Exercise Physiology and Training Effects on Body Systems, Therapeutic Exercise