Exercise in developmental ages

The aim of the module is the acquaintance of students with exercise in the developmental years for health purposes. Special emphasis is given in planning and implementing strength, power, aerobic capacity, speed and flexibility training programs for children and adolescents.

Objectives

The aim of the module is the acquaintance of students with exercise in the developmental years for health purposes. Special emphasis is given in planning and implementing strength, power, speed and flexibility training programs for children and adolescents.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

Developmental Issues (Exercise, development and maturation). Effects of exercise on physical and mental health of children and adolescents. Athletic Skills. Design and implementation of: strength training programs throughout the developmental years, power training programs throughout the developmental years, speed training programs throughout the developmental years, aerobic training programs throughout the developmental years, flexibility training programs throughout the developmental years, neuromotor training programs throughout the developmental years. Training planning throughout the developmental years. Evaluation of health indices (body composition, blood pressure, respiratory function) and overall fitness (strength, aerobic capacity, flexibility, speed, power, balance etc.) throughout the developmental years.