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Course title Relaxation Techniques
Course code KPS/RETE
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 4
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Michajluková Anita, Mgr.
  • Miňhová Jana, Doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Komzáková Martina, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Szachtová Alena, PhDr.
  • Lovasová Vladimíra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Lifestyle and Spontaneous Relaxation. 2. Theory of Demanding Life Situations; Burnout. 3. Relaxation Techniques; Types and Place in the Lifestyle. 4. Relaxation; Self-knowledge and Concentrations; Self-control. 5. Relaxation in Yoga. Progressive Relaxation. 6. Autogenic Training. 7. Relaxation for children. 8. Elements of Music-Therapy during the Stress Reduction. 9. Elements of Art-Therapy and Yoga in Relaxation. 10. Stretching and Relaxing Exercises 11. Mandalas and Mantras. 12. Group work with a body. 13. Lifestyle and Ergomaniac or Workaholic.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Discussion, Students' portfolio, One-to-One tutorial, Seminar classes, Students' self-study, Self-study of literature
  • Individual project (40) - 15 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 8 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
- characterize psychological phenomena and personality structure,
- describe the difficult life situations, their causes and ways of dealing with them.
Skills
- perform a structured self-reflection,
- systematically observe.
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
- to clarify the impact of stress on the body,
- to classify stress and types of stressors,
- to list the signs of burnout syndrome and workoholism,
- explaining the importance of stress prevention,
- to characterize the goals of different types of relaxation techniques.
Skills
- practically use a range of relaxation techniques,
- choose relaxation techniques for children,
- create a plan to improve your mental health and reduce stress.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar classes
Task-based study method
Discussion
Self-study of literature
Skills
Skills demonstration
Discussion
Students' portfolio
Competences
Discussion
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Continuous assessment
Project
Skills
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills demonstration during practicum
Project
Competences
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Burch, Vidyamala; Penman, Danny. Meditace pro zdraví : praktický průvodce pro zvládání bolesti, nemocí a stresu pomocí všímavosti. První vydání. 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-5619-6.
  • Machač, Miloš. Psychické rezervy výkonnosti : stres, hypnosugesce, autoregulace. 1. vyd. Praha : Univerzita Karlova, 1991. ISBN 80-7066-485-1.
  • Nadeau, Micheline. Relaxační hry s dětmi : pro děti od 4 do 10 let. Vyd. 1. Praha : Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-712-4.
  • Nešpor, Karel. Kudy do pohody : tisíc snadných rad, jak se uklidnit. Vydání první. 2016. ISBN 978-80-262-1044-3.
  • Nešpor, Karel. Uvolněně a s přehledem : relaxace a meditace pro moderního člověka. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 1998. ISBN 80-7169-652-8.
  • Prieß, Mirriam. Jak zvládnout syndrom vyhoření : najděte cestu zpátky k sobě. První vydání. 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5394-2.
  • Stackeová, Daniela. Relaxační techniky ve sportu : [autogenní trénink, dechová cvičení, svalová relaxace]. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3646-4.
  • Šimková, Veronika. Burn out Syndrom vyhoření v učitelské profesi. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita. Fakulta pedagogická, 2004.


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University of West Bohemia, date of update: 01.06.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025