Course: Fundamentals of Vojta Method

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Course title Fundamentals of Vojta Method
Course code FYT/AFA30
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
An introduction to individual kinesiotherapy methods respecting the general and related principles of the ontogenetical development of motorics. Categories based on clinical forms of diseases and on therapeutical goals with a focus on the movement periphery, the spinal and spino-cerebelar level of control, and on the possibilities of influencing the subcortical and cortical level of movement control.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to build on the existing knowledge of therapeutical concepts based on developmental kinesiology and to acquire practical skills in specific movement disorders. The topics include a structured overview of theoretical knowledge of the neurophysiological and developmental consequences and practical clinical-therapeutical applications in the most common movement disorders. A comprehensive Vojta Reflex Locomotion Course covering part "A" of the certified course.
Students will build on the existing knowledge of therapeutical concepts based on developmental kinesiology and to acquire practical skills in specific movement disorders.
Prerequisites
unspecified
FYT/AFB05 and FYT/AFA05

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student

Completing practical exercises, passing a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Frost, R. (2013). Applied Kinesiology: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
  • McINERNY, T. K. (2009). American Academy of Pediatrics textbook of pediatric care. Washington, D. C.: American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • Vojta, V. (1993). Mozkové hybné poruchy v kojeneckém věku. Praha Grada.
  • Vojta, V. (2010). Vojtův princip : svalové souhry v reflexní lokomoci a motorické ontogenezi. Praha : Grada Publishing.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Applied Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter