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School environment training II: Testing health fitnessLaajuus (10 cr)

Code: LI00EE64

Credits

10 op

Objective

You can assess your own, your clients' and client groups' health fitness in a versatile way by making use of different tests and monitors.
You can interpret test results, make conclusions and use the results in instructing clients.

Content

How do you assess health fitness
How do you test endurance, musculoskeletal fitness and movement control and measure body composition?
On what grounds do you choose client-customised tests for measuring health fitness?
How do you test the health fitness of clients and client groups in a safe, reliable and repeat manner?
How do you interpret test results and use the results in your work?
How do you present test results and feedback to clients?
How do you assess your own testing skills and make use of client and peer feedback in developing your own activities?

Qualifications

Starting School environment training II requires studying the basics of the courses Body structure and functions, Physiology of physical exercise and load.

Materials

Body structure and functions 5 ECTS credits
Physiology of physical exercise and load 5 ECTS credits
Assessing and developing health fitness 5 ECTS credits
Professional English 5 ECTS credits