EMHPA Handbook 2022-2024

SECOND YEAR
Module 5: Specialised teaching and practice of physical
activity in disease prevention and rehabilitation
Module Size
30 Ects.
Multidisciplinary components SSD ECTS
Methods and didactics of movement sciences M-EDF/01 6
Elective activities -- 8
Curricular internship -- 16
Specific Condition
This module is entirely in English. The course is structured as two separated internships (15
ECTS) of three weeks each, chosen by the student among the following offerings:
1) Psychology of Sport and physical activity (Oslo)
2) Physical activity and disease prevention in children (Odense)
3) Physical activity and disease prevention in adults (Vienna)
4) Moving in old age – interdisciplinary approaches to the study of ageing (Odense)
5) Movement therapy for special populations (Cologne)
6) Movement therapy in orthopaedic rehabilitation (Rome)
Teaching Period
May – November 2023.
Objectives of the modules
1) Psychology of Sport and physical activity (Oslo)
• Gain knowledge and understanding of psychological factors influencing participation, learning,
performance and well-being/mental health in sport, exercise and physical activity for different
age groups.
• Integrate psychological and pedagogical knowledge in order to develop and implement
exercise training plans and interventions to promote health enhancing physical activity in
various age and life conditions.
2) Physical activity and disease prevention in children (Odense)
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