Core stability exercise in children

Course Information
TitleΠροπόνηση σταθεροποίησης του κορμού στην παιδική ηλικία / Core stability exercise in children
CodeΓΕ5101
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600020581

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 8
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSTheoretical ElectiveWinter/Spring-3

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600205844
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to  Evaluate core muscle strength in a child on the field  Plan a basic core muscle program  Apply and evaluate the effectivenss of a core stability exercise program
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Spinal cord: anatomy and kinesiology 2. Spinal mobility 3. Spinal mobility evaluation 4. Spinal stability 5. Spinal stability evaluation 6. Designing Core stability programs: philosophy 7. Application of a program in pre-pubsecent children 8. Core stability exercises as part of a regular physical exercise program 9. Stability and balance 10. Using gymn tools for enhancing stability 11. Core stability as an injury prevention tool in sport 12. Applied exercise programs 1 13. Applied exercise programs 2
Educational Material Types
  • Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures200.8
Seminars301.2
Laboratory Work200.8
Exams80.3
Total783
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
22-10-2021