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Lecturer(s)
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Konečný Petr, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
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Pastucha Dalibor, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
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Course content
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Topics of seminars: 1.Introduction to balneology. 2.Positive thermotherapy. 3.Negative thermotherapy. 4.Hydrotherapy. 5.Climate and spa therapy Practical lectures: 1.Large hydrotherapy 2.Small hydrotherapy 3.Hydrokinesiotherapy 4.Thermotherapy The total hours for the course is 54, of which in-person classes 27 and home-prep classes 27.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim is to acquaint the student with the basics of balneotherapy in the Czech Republic. The influence and effects of the natural healing resource, familiarization with the mechanism of influence of the individual procedures on the organism, including indications and contraindications of the procedures. The tradition of spa in the Czech Republic, the legislation of balneotherapy.
Student gains information necessary for basic orientation in the field and general overview of balneotherapy partiesin the Czech Republic, practical knowledge needed for client information.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Oral and practical testing of acquired skills.
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Recommended literature
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Kolář, P. (2013). Clinical rehabilitation. Praha: Galén.
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Parker, P.M. (2009). Balneology: Webster's timeline history, 1856-2006.
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