PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Course Information
TitleΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΚΙΝΗΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΡΟΣΑΡΜΟΣΜΕΝΗ ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΤΗΤΑ / PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Code007
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID260000517

Programme of Study: KINESIOLOGY

Registered students: 26
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSCompulsory Course215
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600290826
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Background
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the students after the successful completion of the course are: a) To understand the principles of the of Adapted Physical Education - Agapted Physical Activity science. b) To indulge in the principles of kinesiology and their links with changes in human movement as a consequence of disability c)To know the movement-related, cognitive, sensory and emotional states that need to be adapted in physical education classes and to organize exercise programs. d) To be able to implement individual education plans and individual exercise programs e) To be able to apply contemporary coaching methods in high level athletes performing in adapted sports.
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 interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Introduction to adapted physical education/ Activity 2. Motor development and assesment of individuals without disability and individuals with disabilities 3. Motor disabilities - Spinal Cord Injuries 4. Dietetary support of athletes with spinal cord injuries 5. Motor disabilities - Cerebral Palsy 6. Functional assesment of cerebral palsy children 7. Motor disabilities - amputation 8. Biomechanical analysis of running with prosthesis in lower limps
Keywords
Adapted Physical Activity, Sports, Disability, Exercise
Educational Material Types
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures30✓
Laboratory Work9✓
Reading Assigment50✓
Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities10✓
Written assigments24✓
Exams2✓
Total125
Student Assessment
Description
Participation in class (10%) Educational visit to sport association for athletes with disabilities Assignment (30%) Final exams (50%)
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Sherrill, C. (2015). Προσαρμοσμένη Φυσική Δραστηριότητα, Αναψυχή και Σπορ. Επιμέλεια στη Ελληνική Χ. Ευαγγελινού. Έκδοση στην Ελληνική Broken Hill. 2. American College of Sports Medicine.(2016). ACSM's Exercise Management for people with Chronic Diseases and disabilities. Human Kinetics Publishers
Last Update
18-11-2023