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 Year2018 – 2019
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600129150
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
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
  • Book
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 e-mail.
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 (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Θεραπευτική άσκηση στο νερό Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 41384 Έκδοση: 1η/2001 Συγγραφείς: BATES ANDREA, HANSON NORM ISBN: 960-340-104-8 Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΠΑΡΙΣΙΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΚΔΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΙΚΗ ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΟΝΙΚΩΝ ΒΙΒΛΙΩΝ
Additional bibliography for study
Η κολύμβηση για άτομα με ειδικές ανάγκες Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 59368043 Έκδοση: 1/2016 Συγγραφείς: ΚΟΚΑΡΙΔΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ ISBN: 978-960-602-082-7 Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΑΦΟΙ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΙΔΗ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Α.Ε.
Last Update
04-10-2019