Course: Kinesiotherapy VII - Kinesiotherapy in Pediatrics and Neonatology

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Course title Kinesiotherapy VII - Kinesiotherapy in Pediatrics and Neonatology
Course code FYT/PTA42
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Machačová Eva, Mgr.
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1.Ontogenetic development of human motoric. 2.Development kinesiology. 3.Psychomotor development of preterm infant. 4.Psychomotor development of an infant up to 3 months of age. 5.Psychomotor development of an infant up to 6 months of age. 6.Psychomotor development of an infant up to 12 months of age. 7.Neurologic and movement diseases of an infant. 8.Diagnostics of movement diseases in the Czech Republic - examinations of (a) Postural activity, (b) Postural reactibility - (position tests), (c) Primitive reflexology dynamics. 9. Possibilities of physiotherapy used in child physiotherapy in the Czech Republic. 10. Respiration physiotherapy. 11.Vojta reflexive locomotion. 12.Bobath concept (active sensomotoric learning). 13.Methodology according to Čápová. 14.Basal stimulation. The total hours for the course is 108, of which in-person classes 30 and home-prep classes 78.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course is designed to (a) provide information on about ontogenetic development of human motoric, psychomotor development of an infant, neurologic and movement diseases of an infant; (b) create basic skills and knowledge about diagnostics of movement diseases; (c) create basic skills and knowledge about therapeutic intervention of an infant.
The aim of the course is to introduce students to physiological psychomotor development in childhood, diagnosis of movement pathology and possibilities of therapeutic intervention.
Prerequisites
unspecified
FYT/PTA33

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in seminars and practical lectures Final exam
Recommended literature
  • CAMPBELL, K., PALISANO, R. J., ORLIN, M. N. (2012). Physical Therapy for Children. Elsevier.
  • Kolář, P. (2013). Clinical rehabilitation. Praha: Galén.


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 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Winter