Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport SYLLABUS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 (educational cycle 2019-2022) Organizational unit: Faculty of Recreation and Tourism Type of studies and profile (Bachelor’s degree program/Master’s degree program) Profile (academic/practical) Module name: Speciality Practical Name of the course (classes): Physical Recreation Speciality Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialization Year Full-time study/part time study): Field of study: Tourism and Recreation Bachelor’s degree program Semester Type of classes seminars seminars seminars seminars Language skills Number of hours Full-time Part-time 30 42 45 42 18 27 27 27 Number of ECTS Type of course Language 3 optional English Teacher(s): dr Anna Szumilewicz E-mail: anna.szumilewicz@awfis.gda.pl Introductory requirements: The choice of specialization according to the rules set by the dean's office (at least the good grade (4.0) from the subjects: Fitness – group exercises with music and Fitness – new trends in individual training in the 1st and 2nd semester of studies) Course objectives: - Preparing students to work as a Pre and postnatal exercise specialist, e.g to design and conduct classes for pregnant and postpartum women in a safe and methodical manner - Preparing students to popularize prenatal and postnatal physical activity as part of a pro-health lifestyle Learning outcomes: Code of a faculty learning outcome (s) KNOWLEDGE W1 He/she discusses the planning, organization and conduction of group activities for pregnant and postpartum women and in the context of anatomical-physiological, biomechanical, psychosocial, methodological and legal issues W2 He/she discusses physical activity for pregnant and postpartum women as an element of a healthy lifestyle K_W01 K_W02 K_W03 K_W04 K_W07 K_W08 K_W09 K_W20 K_W06 K_W05 SKILLS U1 He/she independently plans and methodically and safely conducts classes for pregnant and postpartum women U2 He/she applies basic tools of motivation and communication in contact with pregnant and postpartum women U3 He/she performs exercises directed to pregnant women and in childbirth in a proper technical manner U4 He/she provides professional information on classes in pre / postnatal physical activity and pro-healthy lifestyle, using professional vocabulary K_U12 K_U06 K_U07 K_U08 K_U01 K_U04 K_U20 K_U12 K_U14 K_U12 K_U07 K_U15 SOCIAL COMPETENCES K1 He/she cares for his own personal hygiene, health and physical fitness in terms professional tasks of the Pre and postnatal exercise specialist K2 He/she solves the most common problems related to the professional tasks of the Pre and postnatal exercise specialist K_K02 K_05 K_06 K3 He/she shows respect for pregnant and postpartum women as well as concern for their health and safety K_K10 K_K11 K_K12 Methods of learning outcomes’ verification and assessment criteria: Criteria and methods of evaluation of the learning outcomes: W1 – preparing exercise plan and theoretical written test: For a pass mark student gives 60% correct answers, For a good mark student gives 80% correct answers, For a very good mark student gives 90% correct answers W2 - theoretical written test, assessment criteria as above U1, U2, U3, U4: Practical test to assess the skill of conducting exercises classes for pregnant or postpartum women using proper methods and with the consideration of women’s possibilities and needs, and using proper and attractive equipment Practical test to assess the knowledge and technical skills to perform cardio, resistance, stretching, targeted exercises (pelvic floor, abdominal, body posture exercises, birth positions, breathing exercises) For a pass mark student performs three exercises from three randomly selected tasks, For a good mark student performs four exercises from three randomly selected tasks, For a very good mark student performs five exercises from three randomly selected tasks K1, K2, K3 – Observation during the conduction of the exercise classes To pass the course (with at least satisfactory grade) a student must achieve all learning outcomes listed in the syllabus for at least a satisfactory grade Requirements for students with the Individual Studies Organization (including % of required attendance): All above, activity on 50% of classes planned for the course (excluding organizational and test meeting) Teaching methods and form: Teaching methods: Imitative method, task-directed method, giving method: description, explanation, problem discussion Teaching form: Team exercises, work in pairs Course contents: Theoretical classes: Selected issues in the anatomy of the reproductive system of a woman Physiology of pregnancy - short characteristics (periods of pregnancy, systemic changes in pregnant women, changes in the kinetics of pregnant women in individual trimesters) Physiology of delivery and postpartum Postpartum changes in the woman's body, lactation Selected issues in the pathology of pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum Tools supporting cooperation with gynecologists, obstetricians and midwives (eg PARmed-X for Pregnancy questionanaire) to determine the optimal set of physical exercises for the pregnant and postpartum woman Rules for conducting an initial interview with a pregnant or postpartum woman Basic principles of participation in physical activity during pregnancy, childbirth and in the first year after birth The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy and after birth for the mother and the baby Contraindications to exercise during pregnancy, childbirth and in the first year after birth 10 The most frequent ailments during pregnancy and the possibility of their mitigation through physical activity 11 The importance of pelvic floor muscle exercises for the health of pregnant and postpartum women 12 The most common disease entities typical of pregnancy and their prevention through physical activity Principles of physical activity in high-risk pregnancy 13 Nutrition principles of pregnant and lactating women (weight gain during pregnancy, caloric demand in pregnancy, drop in body weight after delivery, caloric demand in lactation) 14 Exercises targeted for pregnant women in different trimesters, including pelvic floor exercises 15 Exercises targeted for women in childbirth at different ways of termination of pregnancy (natural childbirth or operating) 16 Exercises targeted for women in the first year after birth 17 Breathing exercises targeted for pregnant women giving birth and the postpartum period 18 Body posture and neuromotor exercises pregnancy and postpartum 19 Birth positions 20 Visualization of pregnancy and childbirth 21 The structure of the prenatal and postnatal programmes 22 Methods to assess the intensity of physical exercise recommended for pregnant women and after delivery 23 Principles of planning and implementation of group training programs for pregnant and postpartum women based on popular fitness forms, exemplary lesson plans 24 The use of sports equipment in classes for pregnant women and after childbirth Practical classes: Aerobic exercises for pregnant women based on basic aerobics steps, modification of technique and intensity of exercises for individual needs Resistance and stretching exercises for the upper and lower body in individual trimesters of pregnancy and postpartum Body posture and neuromotor exercises pregnancy and postpartum Pelvic floor muscle exercises Breathing exercises targeted for pregnant women giving birth and the postpartum period Birth positions 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 Relaxation in pregnancy and after chilbirth Visualization of pregnancy and childbirth Exercises to reduce typical ailments during pregnancy Examples of exercise sets and programmes for pregnant and postpartum women, after different ways of birth (natural v operative) The use of sports equipment in classes for pregnant women and after childbirth Cuing and instructing in aerobic exercises (choreography to music) Cuing and instructing in resistance, stretching, neuromotor and body posture exercises Instructing and conducting of birth positions, relaxation and visualisation Independent planning and conducting of exercise units for pregnant and postpartum women Assessment form: Semesters 3-5: course credit with a grade Semester 6: theoretical and practical exam Recommended literature: Basic references: ACOG (2015) ACOG Committee Opinion No 650: Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period In Obstetrics and Gynecology (Vol 126, pp e135-e142) United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Supplementary references: Bø , K., Artal, R., Barakat, R., Brown, W., Davies, G A L., Dooley, M., Khan, K M (2016) Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne Part 1-exercise in women planning pregnancy and those who are pregnant British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(10), 571-589 doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096218 Bø , K., Artal, R., Barakat, R., Brown, W., Dooley, M., Evenson, K R., Commission, I O C M (2016) Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne Part 2-the effect of exercise on the fetus, labour and birth British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(21), 1297-1305 doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096810 Bø , K., Artal, R., Barakat, R., Brown, W J., Davies, G A L., Dooley, M., Commission, I O C M (2017) Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016/17 evidence summary from the IOC Expert Group Meeting, Lausanne Part 3-exercise in the postpartum period British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(21), 1516-1525 doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097964 Odent, M (2005) Cesarskie cięcie a poród naturalny Wątpliwości, konsekwencje wyzwania Wrocław: Fundacja Kobieta i Natura Szumilewicz, A., Worska, A., Santos-Rocha, R., & Oviedo-Caro, M (2019) Evidence-based and practice-oriented guidelines for exercising during pregnancy In R Santos-Rocha (Ed.), Exercise and sporting activity during pregnancy Evidence-based guidelines (pp 157-181) Cham: Springer International Publishing Worska, A., & Szumilewicz, A (2015) Przeciwwskazania prenatalnej aktywności fizycznej a poziom wiedzy przyszłych instruktorów rekreacji ruchowej (Contraindicatons for prenatal physical activity and the level of knowledge of exercise professionals) Ogrody Nauk i Sztuk(5), 317-323 doi:10.15503/onis2015.317.323 Worska A., & Szumilewicz A (2014) Intensywność ćwiczeń w ciąży w rekomendacjach z różnych krajów - praca przeglądowa (The intensity of prenatal exercise in recommendations from different countries – a review) Rocznik Naukowy, AWFiS w Gdańsku, XXIV, 95-104 PARmed-X for PREGNANCY (Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination for Pregnancy) (2012) In: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Santos-Rocha, R., Szumilewicz, A., Perales, M., & Pajaujiene, S (2016) EuropeActive Standards EQF Level - Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Specialist In Brussels: EuropeActive ECTS balance (1 pkt ECTS – 25-30 hours of student’s work): Student workload Activity Full-time Part-time Participating in exercises 159 hours 99 hours Preparation for exercises 80 hours 140 hours Improving technical skills 60 hours 60 hours Open hours 10 hours 10 hours Improving language skills 15 hours 15 hours Total student workload Total ECTS 324 hours 13 ECTS ... 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