Class Fitness IV (Individual Activities)

Fitness IV is part of a set of Curricular Units that aim to equip students with proper tools for future professional practice. The theoretical-practical knowledge inherent in the Course Unit will allow students, in a future professional context, not only to evaluate physically and functionally individuals, but also to prescribe training programs for apparently healthy individuals. Thus, the knowledge on which this Curricular Unit is based will allow students to be able to recognize and understand the when, the why and the how of applying these tools.

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1 Concept of integrated functional training 2 Physical and Functional Assessment 2.1 Pre-assessment and screening 2.2 Evaluation of risk factors 2.3 Assessment of body composition 2.4 Assessment of muscular fitness 2.5 Assessment of articular mobility 2.6 Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness 2.7 Static postural assessment 2.8 Functional assessment 3 Prescription of the Cardiorespiratory training 3.1 Methods 4 Prescription of the strength training 4.1 Methods 4.2 Key points for building exercises 4.3 Key points for building training programs 4.4 Four pillars of human movement 4.5 Global and local stability 4.6 The Continuity of Progression in Neuromuscular Integration 4.7 Biomechanical analysis of resistance training exercises 5 Prescription of the articular mobility training 5.1 Methods 6 Periodization of training based on movement patterns 6.1 Movement pattern classifications 6.2 General concepts of the periodization 6.3 Periodization perspectives 7 Corrective exercise continuous (NASM)

Classes: expository, experimentation, guided discovery, and analysis/resolution of case studies). Continuous evaluation: - 2 tests (20% per test) - 16 mini-tests with 5 questions on material from the previous class (8%) - Observation and practice in context (12%) - physical and functional assessment instruments (20%) - group work with presentation on training prescription of a study case (20%) Grades must be higher than 9.5 out of 20 in all components (a resit examination will be required for assessments with a grade below this threshold). This requirement reflects a commitment to academic rigour and the quality of education. It aims to ensure that students demonstrate the acquisition of all essential competencies, promoting solid training, professional responsibility, and academic merit, which are fundamental for ethical, critical, and competent professional practice. Attendance is mandatory in at least 70% of classes. The examination assessment is equivalent to the continuous assessment.

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