Βalance Analysis and Spine mobility I
| Title | ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ-ΑΝΑΛΥΣΗ ΙΣΟΡΡΟΠΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΙΝΗΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΣΠΟΝΔΥΛΙΚΗΣ ΣΤΗΛΗΣ Ι / Βalance Analysis and Spine mobility I |
| Code | ΓΚ0701 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000461 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600069177
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600069177
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The objective of this course in the winter semester is to introduce methods for evaluating balance. Such methods range from simple, field tests and questionnaires to modern evaluations with cutting edge technology. The course includes the description of balance evaluation protocols, balance training attributes, and special reference in the elderly population and pathologies associated with balance deficit, such as Parkinsons disease. Balance protocols are presented in laboratory conditions and the final purpose to achieve is to make student able to read balance reports produces by domestic or international labs. Furthermore, students will be able to equip a balance lab in order to cover potential marker needs.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Balance control system - proprioception - vestibular system - strategies for balance correction - balance evaluation - field tests - forceplatform - center of pressure - balance training - weight distribution during stance - special populations with disabilities related to loss of balance control - balance evaluation and training in special population.
Keywords
balance; evaluation; center of pressure; Parkinson's disease; proprioception; training
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 18 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 18 | 0.7 | |||
| Tutorial | 13 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Internship | 26 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 13 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 16 | 0.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 130 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams: 80%
Practical course assignment: 20%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:43061/0
https://service.eudoxus.gr/search/#a/id:42111/0
Last Update
08-07-2015
