AquagymLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student knows the benefits and features of Aqua Based exercises for health, fitness and therapy. Student is capable to plan, instruct and evaluate goal-oriented and safe physical activity sessions for groups and individuals in water.
Students identify themselves suitable counseling methods, achieve a secure and safe feeling with their skills of guidance.
The student is able to evaluate and support others guidance as well as learn suitable methods of counseling by observing a variety of groups or individuals.

Content

The physiological features of water based exercising
The physiological benefits and effects for health and fitness
Exercises for improving health, aquagym, aqua jogging, aquatic therapy,adapted aquatics for persons with special needs

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

4-5 (very good-excellent) Student has excellent or very good knowledge and skills (counseling and guiding) in aqua gym and he/she is able to do innovative solutions. His/her attitude is developing.
3 (good) Student has good knowledge in aqua gym. He/she can use counseling and guiding in a safe way.
1-2 (fair- poor) Student has basic knowledge in aqua gym. More demanding and deeper duties are challenging.
0 (fail) Student does not have basic skills and knowledge in aqua gym.