Physical Activity Assessment and Prescription

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The training is oriented towards the integration of theoretical knowledge (T) with practical know-how (P), present in almost all classes (TP). Students develop various activities and works that simulate situations of professional intervention.
This uc is exclusively continuous/frequency assessment that includes the following elements:
Element 1 (40%) – Theoretical-practical work (40 to 80 points);
Element 2 (40%) – Written tests (40 to 80 points);
Element 3 (20%) – Classroom participation.
The classification is obtained by the sum of the results in the 3 elements, but negative classifications (less than 40 points) count zero (0) points in the sum of the 3 elements.
The appeal exam has as a condition of admission the achievement of a minimum of 40 points in element 1, and will consist of a theoretical test (100 points) and a practical test (100 points). To pass, students will have to obtain at least 50 points in each of the tests.

1. Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and applied to professional practice regarding instruments and processes for the assessment of the individual Physical Condition from the perspective of training with objectives related to general physical fitness, well-being and physical and mental health objectives.
2. Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the analysis of exercises and equipment, and their adequacy to physical training aimed at the physical fitness, well-being and health of practitioners.
3. Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge on the processes of planning and guiding individual training and small groups of healthy people, aimed at training objectives to improve physical fitness, well-being and prevent the degradation of health physical and mental.

1. Concepts about assessment and qualities of physical condition and well-being assessment instruments.
2. Practitioners assessment: – Identification and selection of individualized assessment components of practitioners/clients.
3. Training in the application of assessment instruments, recording of data collected in the assessments. Analysis of evaluation results. Preparation of evaluation reports to practitioners/clients.
4. Selection of objectives, training methods, exercises and physical activities for the elaboration of training programs adjusted to the motivations and specific conditions of the practitioners/clients.
5. Models for organizing individualized training programs to improve the Physical Condition and Well-Being of practitioners/clients.
6. Training orientation and coach/client interaction in individualized training or with small groups in training programs for Physical Condition and Well-Being.

• - Theoretical-practical work - 40.0%
• - Frequency - 40.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%

• - Practical test - 50.0%
• - Theoretical test - 50.0%

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