Aquagym (5 cr)
Code: SWZZ1521-0K0Z1
General information
- Timing
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01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Health and Social Studies
- Teaching languages
- English
- Teachers
- Anu Myllyharju-Puikkonen
- Groups
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VAz20K25.jakson ja kesän 2020 opinnot, Hyvin opintojaksot
- Course
- SWZZ1521
Evaluation scale
0-5
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
Materials
Becker BE & Cole AJ. 2011. Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. 3rd ed. Washington State University Publisihing.OR Brody L & Geigle P. 2009. Aqutic Exercise for Rehabilitation and Training. Human Kinetics.Toivonen A., Kauttio T., Kujanpää S., Nevalainen M., Rinkinen H. & Saavalainen A. 2014. Monien mahdollisuuksien erityisuinti. Suomen Uimaopetus- ja Hengenpelastusliitto ry.
Completion alternatives
Attending lectures and demontrations Learning diary of visiting different aqua based groups compining practical and theory based evidence. Portfolio of one spezialised area
Student workload
Lessons and demontrations 27h Seminars 27h Selflearning and written/practical assingments 81h
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.
Qualifications
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Further information
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