Course: Preventing musculoskeletal health problems

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Course title Preventing musculoskeletal health problems
Course code UTS/PZO
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sylla Šimon, Mgr.
Course content
The course is designed for 1st year FST students in the new SP EI The student is led to self-knowledge of his/her physical disposition, perception of his/her own body and its common devastation due to bad habits. They are able to identify their physical deficiencies and, thanks to appropriately chosen physical activities, prevent the deterioration of their own musculoskeletal health. Sedentary work, lack of exercise, overloading of muscle groups and the entire musculoskeletal system, insufficient breathing, etc. - these are common health problems of the majority of the Czech population. 1. Prevention of health ideas / proclamations vs reality - initial musculoskeletal testing 2. Techniques of correct breathing 3. Correct posture - kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis 4. Prevention of cervical spine pain / compensation 5. Prevention of pain in the lumbar spine / compensation 6. Risks of a sedentary lifestyle - compensation - PC work - eye care 7. Core - strengthening the middle of the body 8. Upper extremity care 9. Lower limb care - preventing overuse injuries 10. Activation of the plantar foot 11. Relaxation and rehabilitation effects of walking - dynamic walking, Nordic walking 12. Healthy lifestyle 13. Exit testing of the musculoskeletal system Basic study supports are e - learning course in system Moodle and basic literature on the subject.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, E-learning, One-to-One tutorial, Seminar classes, Individual study
  • unspecified - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 16 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Know the basics of the body and the methods of exercise acquired during physical education at primary and secondary school
Skills
Be able to use the body and muscular dispositions acquired in various sports activities during physical education at primary and secondary school
Competences
N/A
Bc. studium: recognizes the problem, clarifies its essence, divides it into parts
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Identify your own muscle weaknesses, their probable causes and have a basic idea of their elimination
Skills
Perceive one's own muscular imbalances and to eliminate these weaknesses through practical exercises
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
E-learning
Individual study
One-to-One tutorial
Interactive lecture
Practicum
Skills
Practicum
E-learning
Skills demonstration
Cooperative instruction
Competences
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Cooperative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Test, Individual presentations, Each other assessment of students
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Demonstration of skills (practical activity)
Test
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Test, Demonstration of skills (practical activity)
Recommended literature
  • Earl James. Born to walk. Lotus Publishing. 2020.
  • Earls James. Zrozeni k chůzi. Praha, 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-1749-9.
  • Christian Larsen. Cviky pro zdravé nohy. Nakladatelství Poznání, 2019. ISBN 978-80-87419-86-1.
  • James Nestor. Breath. Penguin Books. 2021.
  • Jitka Machová. Výchova ke zdraví. Grada Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-80-271-0993-7.
  • Jitka Rákosníková a kolektiv autorů. Jak funguje jídlo. Praha - Euromedia. 2018.
  • Rostislav Václavek, Petra Macháčková. Změň svůj dech a začnou se dít věci. Brno, 2023. ISBN 9788026448556.


Study plans that include the course
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