Core stability exercise in children
| Title | Προπόνηση σταθεροποίησης του κορμού στην παιδική ηλικία / Core stability exercise in children |
| Code | ΓΕ5101 |
| 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 | 600020581 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600292918
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Τμήμα Ενεργών φοιτητών | Athanasios Ellinoudis |
| 2. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο για εξετάσεις) | Athanasios Ellinoudis |
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600292918
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17265
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
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 20 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 8 | 0.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 78 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral exams (short theory questions)
Practical assessment (presentation of an exercise program)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
• Anatomy of Core Stability by Bloomsbury Book The Cheap Fast Free Post, Hollins Lance Liebman.
• The Complete Guide to Core Stability, Matt Lawrence.
• Core Exercises for Seniors: Building Strength, Stability, and Balance with Effective Workouts, Phillip Willis, 2023.
Last Update
06-06-2025
