EMHPA Handbook 2022-2024

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Module 3: Movement Therapy and Physical Activity for the Elderly andSpecial PopulationsModule Size and Location15 Ects, Rome.Multidisciplinary components SSD ECTSEnvironmental sociology SPS/10 5Musculoskeletal system diseases MED/33 5Methods and didactics of movement sciences M-EDF/01 5Language L-LIN/02 0Specific ConditionThis module is entirely in English. The course is structured as an Intensive course with acondensed blended teaching period of 3 weeks (in presence face-to-face and online resources)and a condensed e-learning, distance tutoring and individual study of 4 weeks, includingexamination.Teaching PeriodTeaching period: 22 January - 10 February 2023.e-learning, distance tutoring and individual study: 17 February – 7 March 2023.Objectives of the modules• Knowing the theory of movement therapy and physical activity for special populations.• Knowing theories and techniques of the application of movement therapy in the rehabilitation chain.• Knowing the theoretical and practical basis of coordination training for special populations.• Knowing the theoretical and practical basis of aqua therapy.• Knowing the theoretical and practical basis of strength training for special populations.• Acquiring the basic knowledge on the theory of post-traumatic neurorehabilitation as well as inorthopaedic rehabilitation.• Knowing the theoretical and practical application of sociological theories in health maintenance anddisease prevention.• Knowing the social and psychosocial aspects of physical activity in the elderly population.• Understanding the main changes in physiological capacities with age and their importance forfunctional ability and activities of daily living.PrerequisitesBasic knowledge of motor and exercise activities. Basis on preventive and adaptive physicalactivity theory and technique. Elements of sports medicine.18Competences:When finalising the course the students will be able to:•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••14
Professional competences:• Utilize the conceptual and practical tools related to exercise training in special populations aswell as in rehabilitation chain, in conceiving, managing and monitoring a fitness program tailoredfor special populations.• Utilize the conceptual and practical tools related to exercise training in elderly people, generalsociology, applied to motor sciences, in conceiving, managing and monitoring a fitness programtailored for the elderly.• Utilize the conceptual and practical tools related to exercise training in orthopaedic andneurological post-traumatic rehabilitation chain, in conceiving, managing and monitoring afitness program tailored for special populations.Theoretical and Academic competences:• Analyse and critically read scientific articles related to the scientific disciplines treated in themodule.Content of the CourseLecture and other activities- Physical dimensions and individual differences with age;- Biology of aging;- Sociological issues on physical health and nutrition;- Skeletal muscle function, fatigue and metabolism: effects of disuse and diseases;- Age-related changes in cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems;- Functional ability – testing procedures and association with adverse health-outcomes;- Aging in the sensory system and postural control;- Exercise Prescription in aging populations;- Physical activity for the elderly - interdisciplinary approaches;;- Exercise and cognitive functions;- Sports therapy and the ICF classification;- Professional fields;- Immobilisation;- Injuries of the upper and lower extremities;- Sensomotoric system;- Gait training and coordination;- Muscle Training for Special Populations/ Training with Devices (Theory and PracticalApplication): Lower extremities;- Aquatherapy;- Practical applications lower and upper extremities;- Musculo-skeletal disorders and sports activity Joint diseases: acute and overuse injuries;- Basics of disabled sports and medical aspects of different disabilities and practicalapplications;- Cancer and Sport;- Lectures and practical experience at Villa Stuart Sport Medicine Unit.Additional tools: Practice in statistics; English Academic Writing; Italian for foreign students.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••15
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