The Hebrew University Logo
Syllabus Self awareness through adapted physical activity - 99107
עברית
Print
 
PDF version
Last update 05-07-2016
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: occupational therapy

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Miri Tal-Saban

Coordinator Email: miri.tal-saban@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment

Teaching Staff:
Mr.

Course/Module description:
This workshop provides experience in motor learning through judo, enabling students to participate in physical activity for therapy and rehabilitation used for children and adolescents with a variety of disorders. Experiential learning provides an opportunity to develop ones identity as a therapist and develops an understanding of different populations. In the workshop, we will cover the benefit of physical activity for developing the sense of achievement, the physical and emotional benefit of sport, the benefit of being part of a group and the use of games to provide different experiences.

Course/Module aims:
- Provide experience in adapted physical activity as a tool for personal development
- Provide an opportunity to experience adapted physical activity as an effective therapy tool in different populations
- Provide an opportunity to be an active member of a group

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. experience judo as an example of physical activity as a therapy tool
2. understand difficulties of motor learning through experience
3. understand the use of adapted physical activity

Attendance requirements(%):
100%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Experiential learning through movement, individual work, work in pairs and groups, experience in leading a group, tasks, keeping a diary

Course/Module Content:
- Personal awareness
- Central aspects of body perceptions: posture, balance, breathing, attention to the body, sounds, movement preference
- Movement as an expression of emotion
- Experience through imitation: What is empathy
- The interaction of the body and soul
- Basic methods of judo
- Adapted physical activity

Required Reading:
Given separately

Additional Reading Material:
Given separately

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 30 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 50 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 20 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
- Pass mark is 70%
- Students much achieve 65% and over in the final assignment in order to pass the course
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
Print