BEd in Pre-Primary Education / Бакалавр педагогики в Области Дошкольного Образования

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleLIFELONG PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Course Unit CodeGED400
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated4
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Explain and use terms such as movement, kinesiology, physical activity, sports and Olympics.
  2. List, select and apply fundamental skills, sports skills and ways to develop their physical abilities, in order to satisfy their personal needs.
  3. Identify the importance of regular physical activity in order to achieve health benefits through lifetime physical activity.
  4. Employ time management skills for effective use of time in order to maintain regular physical activity levels.
  5. List the deformities of the spine and the causes of them and apply strengthening exercises for the lower back.
  6. Identify the importance of physical activity under special conditions (injuries, pregnancy, elderly), plan personal or group programs and apply appropriate activities in order to maintain physical activity in a safe way.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

·     Terminology - The importance of movement in human’s life: Basic terms such as movement, kinesiology, physical activity, sports & Olympics are analyzed. In addition the benefits of movement in human’s life are thoroughly discussed.  

·     Effective planning and body, space and required material preparation: Components that affect planning and body, space and required material preparation for physical activity and sports. 

·     Physical activity/sports under special conditions (injuries, pregnancy, elderly): The importance of physical activity/sports for people dealing with special conditions. Movement programs for injury prevention.

·     Circuit Training: Building and maintaining fitness (endurance, strength, flexibility).

·     Indoor and outdoor activities: a variety of activities according to each person’s movement needs.

·     Physical activity and sports in the elderly: Advantages and disadvantages of physical activity and sports in the elderly. Movement programs and precautions in the elderly. 

·     Deformities of the spine – exercise for the back and the waist: Prevention, strengthening, flexibility and healing programs.      

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Constantinides, P. (2011). Lifetime Physical Activity. Notes.
References
  • Powers, S., Dodd, S., & Noland, V. (2005). Total Fitness & Wellness (4th Ed.). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
  • Thygerson, A. (2005). Fit to Be Well. Essential Concepts. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  • Thygerson, A. (2005). Fit to Be Well. Essential Concepts. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe structure of the class consists of lectures, class work, workshops and class discussions to provide the students with the theoretical and practical background for planning for lifetime physical activity. Students are encouraged to bring their own experiences for class discussion and exchange of ideas. At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to use the knowledge gained in class, to prepare and present their own physical activity program. 
Assessment methods and criteria
Practical applications 10%
Midterm20%
Assignment & Presentation 30%
Final Exam40%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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