Adapted Physical Activities

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:3.00

Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:30:06

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_269		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		6.00		ECTS:		9.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Luisa Dombrovska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		16	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		32
Classes (count)		32	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		64
Total Contact Hours								96
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		16	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		32
Total Contact Hours								48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Prior knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, sports theory and methodology, and physical activity for health impairments is required.
Objective:
To promote students' knowledge of adapted physical activities for people with functional impairments.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	An introduction to adapted physical activity and functional impairment			Lectures		4.00	auditorium
2	The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	sports base
3	Physical activities for children and young people with functional disorders			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	sports base
4	Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	sports base
5	Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	gym
6	Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	sports base
7	Adaptation of the environment and equipment for people with reduced mobility			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	gym
8	Physical activity for mobility impairment			Classes		2.00	auditorium
9	Physical activity for sensory impairment			Classes		2.00	auditorium
10	Physical activities for people with intellectual disabilities			Classes		2.00	auditorium
11	Assessment and screening tools to monitor physical activity and progress in people with functional impairments			Classes		2.00	sports base
12	A look at Paralympic sports			Classes		2.00	auditorium
13	Raising the issue of sociology in contemporary society			Classes		2.00	auditorium
14	Building competences in working with people with functional disabilities			Classes		2.00	study trip
15	Building competences in adapted sports and activities			Classes		4.00	study trip
16	Theoretical and practical aspects of adapting physical activity			Classes		2.00	study trip
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	An introduction to adapted physical activity and functional impairment			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
2	The importance of physical activities in the primary and secondary prevention of various diseases. Heart disease risk factors, lifestyle change recommendations. Physical activity recommendations for cardiovascular diseases: after myocardial infarction, with hypertension, hypotonia.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
3	Physical activities for children and young people with functional disorders			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
4	Characteristics of the respiratory system: breathing stereotype, types of ventilation disorders, various breathing techniques for improving lung functional conditions. Types of exercises and recommended physical activities for respiratory diseases			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
5	Joint diseases: deforming osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies: symptoms. The importance of physical exercises in maintaining and maintaining the functional state of the joints. Recommended physical activities. Obesity, diabetes			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
6	Diseases of digestive organs. Physical activity recommendations. Musculoskeletal pain, back pain, myofascial pain. Causes, prevention and recommended exercises. Principles of ergonomics for back pain.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
7	Adaptation of the environment and equipment for people with reduced mobility			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
				Classes		1.00	sports base
8	Physical activity for mobility impairment			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
9	Physical activity for sensory impairment			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
10	Physical activities for people with intellectual disabilities			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
11	Assessment and screening tools to monitor physical activity and progress in people with functional impairments			Classes		1.00	sports base
12	A look at Paralympic sports			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
13	Raising the issue of sociology in contemporary society			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
14	Building competences in working with people with functional disabilities			Classes		1.00	study trip
15	Building competences in adapted sports and activities			Classes		2.00	study trip
16	Theoretical and practical aspects of adapting physical activity			Classes		1.00	study trip
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the course, the student should develop an understanding of the adaptability of physical activity for people with functional impairments and produce a research paper on a self-selected functional impairment. Assessment criteria: - Literature analysis and relevance - Appropriateness of adaptations for the selected group - Presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
The assessment is based on the participation of students and the results and analysis of the submitted practical lesson reviews. The final grade consists of 50% class attendance and practical assessment, 25% written work at the end of the course, 25% presentation of own independent research work. At least 70% of the practical work must be completed in order to pass the written examination and the presentation of the research work. In addition, the student must participate as a volunteer in the organisation of one of the sport events of the BJISF, the Paralympic Committee or one of the special school programmes.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of the course, students will be able to: - Identify and recognise the main types of impairment - Gain an understanding of physical activity adaptations - List the Paralympic sports and the basic principles of classification.
Skills:		As a result of the course, students will be able to: - Adapt physical activities and tasks to the type of impairment - Use elements or activities of Paralympic sports in their practice.
Competencies:		Using the knowledge and skills acquired, students will be able to find solutions to non-standard situations and adapt physical activities and tasks to the client's or patient's abilities, based on the latest scientific literature and data.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	EUFAPA, European Standards in Adapted Physical Activity. 2010.
2	IPC, Explanatory guide to Paralympic classification, Paralympic summer sports. 2015. https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/150…
3	Winnick, JP. Adapted Physical Education and Sport. Human Kinetics; 6th edition, 2016.
4	Block, ME. A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation. Brookes Publishing 4th edition, 2015.
5	Horvat , M. Kelly, LE. Block, ME. Croce, R. Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. Human Kinetics; 2nd edition, 2018.
Additional Reading
1	Webborn N, Van de Vliet P. Paralympic medicine. Lancet; 380(9836):65-71. 2012. Available from: doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60831-9. [viewed 14.02.2022.].
2	Maugeri G., Musumeci G. Adapted Physical Activity to Ensure the Physical and Psychological Well-Being of COVID-19 Patients. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 6(1):13. 2021. Available from:doi: 10.3390/jfmk6010013 [viewed 14.02.2022.].
3	International classification of functioning, disability, and health : ICF. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2001.
Other Information Sources
1	Romano-Spica V., Macini P., Fara GM., Giammanco G. GSMS - Working Group on Movement Sciences for Health Italian Society of Hygiene Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 2015. Adapted Physical Activity for the Promotion of Health and the Prevention of Multifactorial Chronic Diseases: the Erice Charter. Ann Ig.;27(2):406-14.Available from: doi: 10.7416/ai.2015.2028. [viewed 14.02.2022.].
2	Belfiore P., Miele A., Gallè F., Liguori G. 2018 Adapted physical activity and stroke: a systematic review. J Sports Med Phys Fitness;58(12):1867-1875. Available from:doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07749-0. Epub 2017 Oct 24. [viewed 14.02.2022.].
3	Block ME., Haegele J., Kelly L., Obrusnikova I. Exploring Future Research in Adapted Physical Education. Res Q Exerc Sport;92(3):429-442. 2021. Available from:doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1741500.[viewed 14.02.2022.].
4	Case L., Schram B., Jung J., Leung W., Yun J. A meta-analysis of the effect of adapted physical activity service-learning programs on college student attitudes toward people with disabilities. Disabil Rehabil;43(21):2990-3002. 2021. Available from:doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1727575 [viewed 14.02.2022.].