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Introduction to Sports and Exercise Therapy
Einführung in die Sport- und Bewegungstherapie
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Abstract
The lecture provides a theoretical and practical introduction to sports and exercise therapy and forms the basis for a qualification as sports and exercise therapist.
Objective
The students are familiar with the profession Sports and Exercise Therapist. They are familiar with political and psychological aspects of health in sports and exercise therapy and gain knowledge of basic quality management. Students are able to apply models such as ICF and modification of health behavior in case studies.
Content
The role of physical activity and exercise in the health care system of Switzerland; project management; ICF International Classification of Functioning; indication, goal setting, assessments, evaluation, epidemiology, health models such as salutogenesis, Rokeach; health psychology
Resources
Literature
Schüle/Huber: Grundlagen der Sport- und Bewegungstherapie, Deutscher Ärzteverlag, Köln 2012; H.Deimel et al.: Neue aktive Wege in Prävention und Rehabilitation, Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag, Köln 2007
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Einführung in die Sport- und Bewegungstherapie
Blockveranstaltung: 14.4.-17.4.2020
|
|
2 h weekly |