Exercise testing and prescription for promotion of health

The aim of the module is the acquaintance of students with the procedures of planning and implementing of exercise programs for health.

Objectives

The aim of the module is the acquaintance of students with the procedures of planning and implementing of exercise programs for health.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

The effects of exercise on health (cardiovascular system, muscular, system, skeletal system, body composition, lipidemic profile, mental health). Principles of designing exercise programs. Strength (muscle hypertrophy, muscle endurance, power). Designing of strength training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Implementation of strength training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Aerobic capacity. Designing of aerobic training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Implementation of aerobic training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Flexibility. Designing of flexibility training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Implementation of flexibility training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Neuromotor exercise. Designing of neuromotor training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Implementation of neuromotor training programs in children, adults and elderly individuals. Training planning throughout the developmental years. The effects of whole-body vibration training on physical fitness and health. 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.