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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Week 1: Massages, massage techniques, massage strokes Week 2: Hydrotherapy Week 3: Therapeutic exercises Week 4: Back school Week 5: Strengthening exercises Week 6: Conditioning exercises Week 7: Pilates Week 8: Power yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training Week 9: Exercises with equipment Week 10: Fitness exercises, fitness training Week 11: Nordic walking, walking technique training Week 12: Mini-projects - practical demonstration of an exercise session selected by students Week 13: Mini-projects - practical demonstration of an exercise session selected by students
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 35 hours per semester
- unspecified
- 12 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 10 hours per semester
- Individual project (40)
- 20 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| Describe the basic structure of the human body and the functions of organs. |
| Characterize the main systems of the human body: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems. |
| Explain the principles of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of nutrition and physical activity. |
| Describe the principles of basic first aid. |
| Orient oneself in basic professional terminology in the field of wellness and health. |
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| Work with professional literature and sources related to the human body and healthy lifestyle. |
| Name the basic organs and systems of the human body. |
| Describe the basic principles of healthy nutrition and physical activities. |
| Respond in simple first aid situations (e.g., minor injuries). |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| Describe the basic principles of massages, massage techniques, and massage strokes. |
| Explain the effects of hydrotherapy on the body and client health. |
| Characterize the principles of therapeutic exercise and its significance for prevention and regeneration. |
| Describe the methods of the Back School and their use in strengthening and preventing back pain. |
| Explain the principles of strength and conditioning exercises, Pilates, power yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, and autogenic training. |
| Characterize exercises with equipment, fitness training, and Nordic walking, including their effects on the body and health. |
| Describe the principles of planning an exercise session and the guidelines for implementing mini-projects. |
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| Apply massage techniques and strokes according to the client type and therapy goal. |
| Lead exercises in therapeutic, strength, conditioning, or fitness focus. |
| Use Back School principles, Pilates, power yoga, and relaxation techniques for clients. |
| Conduct exercises with equipment and Nordic walking techniques. |
| Design and implement a personal exercise session as part of a mini-project. |
| Assess the effects of exercises and relaxation methods on the physical and mental state of the client. |
| Collaborate and communicate with a group while leading exercises and presenting results. |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Individual study |
| Discussion |
| Project-based instruction |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Skills |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Discussion |
| Skills demonstration |
| Competences |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Project-based instruction |
| Discussion |
| Individual study |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Oral exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Continuous assessment |
| Self-evaluation |
| Formative evaluation |
| Peer evaluation of students |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Skills |
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| Oral exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Formative evaluation |
| Group presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Test |
| Competences |
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| Oral exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Continuous assessment |
| Peer evaluation of students |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Test |
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Recommended literature
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Peter Konopka. Sporternährung: Grundlagen ? Ernährungsstrategien ? Leistungsförderung (BLV Sport, Fitness & Training). 2016.
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Ulrich Pötter. Handbuch Wellnessheimstudium: In 12 Wochen zum Wellness-Experten: Das Standardwerk für alle Massage-Interessierten auf dem Weg zum Traumberuf. 2020. ISBN 3948149968.
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