SWIMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Course Information
TitleΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΣΗ ΑΤΟΜΩΝ ΜΕ ΑΝΑΠΗΡΙΕΣ / SWIMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Code099
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorDimitra Mameletzi
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID400000282

Class Information
Academic Year2017 – 2018
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600113840
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge related to teaching motor aquatic activities and competitions in people with disabilities, with a view to restoring, improving fitness, entertainment and social integration.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Modifications and adaptations of swimming in people with disabilities 1. The importance of the education of persons with disabilities in aquatic activities 2. Properties of Hydrodynamic principles, hygiene, safety rules 3. Basic principles and methods for teaching of technical custom swimming pool 4. Effect of water properties in each disability. Water Familiarization and adjustment to the pool environment 5. Swimming in people with physical disabilities. Amputations 6.Swimming in people with cerebral palsy- Halliwick Method 7.Swimming in people with mental disabilities 8.Swimming in individuals with sensory disorders 9.Swimming in people with respiratory disorders 10.Swimming in individuals with behavioral problems 11.Designing an Exercise Program for each disability 12.Hydrotherapy Programs- practice application 13.Students practical exercise
Keywords
swimming, disability, therapy, Halliwick method
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Theoretical approach to lectures (Power Point Video) practical exercise, contact via email.
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures26
Fieldwork26
Written assigments26
Total78
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation results from an oral presentation of a puplished article, the participation of students during the course and from a final written exam.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Η ΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΑΤΟΜΑ ΜΕ ΕΙΔΙΚΕΣ ΑΝΑΓΚΕΣ Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 14070 Έκδοση: 1/2003 Συγγραφείς: Δημήτρης Κοκαρίδας ISBN: 960-8183-34-0 Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Α. ΚΑΙ Π. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΔΟΥΛΙΔΟΥ Ο.Ε.
Additional bibliography for study
ΑΣΚΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΑΠΗΡΙΑ Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 16136 Έκδοση: 1/2010 Συγγραφείς: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΗΣ ΚΟΚΑΡΙΔΑΣ ISBN: 978-960-8183-80-3 Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Α. ΚΑΙ Π. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΔΟΥΛΙΔΟΥ Ο.Ε.
Last Update
06-11-2015