Course: Reflex Kinesiotherapy in Paediatrics

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Course title Reflex Kinesiotherapy in Paediatrics
Course code FYT/FTB34
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Můčková Anita, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to ontogenesis and developmental kinesiology. Specifics of 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimenon. Theoretical basis for techniques used in pediatrics (Vojta method, Bobath Concept). The application of Vojta method on infants and small children; CNS pattern inscription. Functions tied to reflex locomotion, muscle groups stretching, reciprocal pattern, synergist's function and body posture.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Practical application of developmental kinesiology for kinesiotherapy in children, with a special focus on practical skills in reflex facilitation of locomotion and respiration.
Students will acquire a basic overview of the practical use of reflex locomotion in infants and young children.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

100% attendance at practicals, active involvement, written test.
Recommended literature
  • CALVERT, G., SPENCE, Ch., STEIN, E. B. The handbook of multisensory processes.
  • Fendrychová, J. a kol. (2004). Hodnotící metodiky v neonatologii. Brno: NCO NZO.
  • 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.
  • Orth, H. (2012). Dítě ve Vojtově terapii: příručka pro praxi. České Budějovice: Kopp.
  • 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): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer