Aquagym (5 cr)

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.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Further information

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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.

Teaching language

en

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5

Qualifications

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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

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.