Adapted Physical Activity (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the values and starting points of adapted physical activity,
• name the actors and organisations in the field of adapted physical activity,
• apply the principles of instructing physical activity in instructions of adapted physical activity,
• evaluate, plan and implement adapted physical activity for the client’s and client groups with different functional constraints,
• evaluate the client’s need to health related physical activity and counselling,
• evaluate different forms of physical activity to various client and rehabilitee groups,
• meet different clients and practice various communication skills with clients,
• co-operate with professionals of health, social, rehabilitation and physical activity system and other organizations involved in adapted physical activity.

Content

The basics of knowledge and concepts in adapted physical activity, the organizational activities in the field of adapted physical activity, communication with different clients, competence in adapted physical activity, planning, implementing and evaluating classes of adapted physical activity partly as multidisciplinary cooperation

Qualifications

The student is able to plan and implement health-related physical activity and counsel client/ groups by using physiotherapy means.