Exercise and Physical Activity in Individuals with Physical Impairment

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Module 5A is split into three sub-modules and various themes. The transition between the sub-modules is done freely, although for each sub-module there is a schedule with specific dates and activities. Module 5A has a duration of 42 days, with an estimated average 2h30h work / daily dedication to the contents of the module. Module 5A activities promote the individual study and reflection as well as collaborative work, assuming that the student will investigate and reflect on the contents and materials available in the platform.

Learning Outcomes

The u.c. promotes theoretical and practical scientific knowledge in the area of ​​intervention with individuals with disabilities and to develop students the ability to plan and implement programs and recreational sport activities adjusted to the specific needs of this population.

A7. Meet and review policies from education and sports organizations that are active in recreational physical activity, sport, tourism and motor, psychological and social rehabilitation activities;

A10. Knowing the problem of physical inactivity in contemporary society, risk factors for health and well-being and major policies to combat sedentary lifestyles;

A11. Knowing the fundamentals that support the policies for integration of citizens with special needs from the full integration point of view in different educational, professional and socio-cultural settings.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Sub module 5.A.1 – Spinal cord injury and similar

Theme 5 A.1.1 | Concepts of disability

Theme 5A.1.2 | Motor impairment: definition and types

Theme 5A.1.3 | Disability Sports

• Sub module 5.2.The - "Les Autres"

Theme 5A.2.1 | Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases

Theme 5A.2.2 | Central nervous system disorders

• Sub module 5.3.a - Cerebral Palsy

Theme 5A.3.1 | Definition and Etiology

Theme 5A.3.2 | Types of Cerebral Palsy | Topographic classification

Theme 5A.3.3 | Implications of the condition on physical activity and sport

Theme 5A.3.4 | Main benefits of physical activity / sport in individuals with cerebral palsy | Physical and psychological well-being                

Theme 5A.3.5 | Sports and Recreation: Main sport activities (APA)

Head Lecturer(s)

José Pedro Leitão Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessement
Module 5A assessment and supervised study activities is provides with specific submission dates. All activities are mandatory, but only the assessment activities are of summative nature, accounted for the final classification of the module and course. : 100.0%

Bibliography

ACSM’S Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, 1997, Human Kinetics, Champaign

OMS-DGS (2004). CIF - Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Lisboa.

Sherril, C. (1998). Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport. 5^th ed., McGraw-Hill.

Winnick, J., 2000. Adapted Physical Education and Sport, 3rd  ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign

Braun, J. & Sieper, J. (2007). Ankylosing spondylitis. The Lancet, Vol. 369, 1379-1390. Retrieved June 08, 2007 from Lancet, indexed for Elsevier Science Inc.

Haslock, I. (2003). Ankylosing spondylitis: management, in: Hochberg, M., Silman, A, Smolen, J., Weiblatt, M. e Weisman, M. (2003). Rheumatology, Ankylosing spondylitis, Excerpta Medica Publications, London: Elsevier Ltd.

Laíns, J., Campos, I. & Almeida, J. (2010). Exercício físico na fibromialgia, Rev Medic Desp, Vol 1, nº. 3, 18-20.