Sport Methodology I - Exercise and Health

Code:

216

Acronym:

216

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=3583
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	55	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	2	-	10	120	270

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Develop knowledge and skills related to exercise and health;
2. Understand the importance physical activity and exercise programs in promoting a healthy lifestyle;
3. Develop capabilities in the area of exercise prescription and organization in special populations
4. Acquire skills in aerobic gymnastics, Outdoor Activities and sports for nature.

Program

1.Introduction to aging
Demographic trends; Concept of ageing; Etiology
2. Degenerative Process
3. Physical activity in the elderly
3.1. "barriers"
3.2. Main benefits
3.3. Objectives of exercise programs for older adults
3.4. Methodological Aspects when working with elderly population
4. Situations to avoid in exercise programs with older adults
5. Introduction to climbing, concepts and History of the sport
5.1. Basic Nodes:
5.2. Equipment:
5.3 Introduction to orienteering
Fitness activities
6.1. Fitness and health activities
6.2 Aerobic dance
6.3. Step training
6.4. Water Gymnastics
6.4 Specific Resistance training (resistance machines)

Mandatory literature

Malina Robert M.; Growth, maturation, and physical activity. ISBN: 0-88011-882-2
Bouchard Claude 340; Physical activity, fitness and health. ISBN: 0-87322-470-1
Shephard Roy; Aging, physical activity and health. ISBN: 0-87322-889-8
Welk Gregory J. 340; Physical activity assessements for health-related research. ISBN: 0-7360-3748-9
Williams Mark A.; Exercise testing and training in the elderly cardiac patient. ISBN: 0-87322-621-6
Shephard Roy J.; Physical activity and growth. ISBN: 0-8151-7643-0
Armstrong Neil; Young people and physical activity. ISBN: 0-19-262659-0
Spirduso Wannen W. 340; Physical activity and aging. ISBN: 0-87322-220-2
Blair Steven N. 070; Active living every day. ISBN: 0-7360-3701-2
Beroujon Yves 070; Fichero juegos de escalada. ISBN: 84-95114-47-X
Pereira Dimitri Wuo; Escalada. ISBN: 978-85-88023-94-9
Silva Francisco 070; Segurança em actividades de aventura. ISBN: 972-8460-12-0
Brown Dawn; Manual completo de aerobic con step. ISBN: 84-8019-091-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

The program is divided into lectures and theoretical-practical lessons.
Practical classes of transmission and delivery of content.
Experience of situations of pedagogical practice (observation training, preparation and implementation of teaching tasks).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	120,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Presence of at least 70% of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Practical classes:

Final practical exam - 60%
Application of knowledge in the context of teaching skills - 20%
Participation / interest / attendance - 20%
Minimum score on each item - 7.5 values
At the end of the continuous assessment is required a minimum grade of 10 points.

In the theoretical classes:
Final Exam with a minimum value of 7.5

The final rating will be the arithmetic mean of the theoretical and practical part, and approved the student with a grade greater than or equal to 10.

Examinations or Special Assignments

The Faculty general Rules will be applied

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The Faculty general Rules will be applied

Classification improvement

The Faculty general Rules will be applied