Last update: Mgr. Radka Bačáková, Ph.D. (07.02.2020)
The course focuses on the results of current research in the field of "Green Exercise" and expands the basic
knowledge
sport physiology in the field of outdoor sports and activities and environmental physiology. The subject deals with
operation
natural environment for physical and mental health of the population, prescribing activities in nature for different
populations, use
outdoor activities in short and long term intervention programs for children and young people in school i
extracurricular conditions. The subject analyzes in detail the physiological and psychological aspects of individual
sports
their risks and benefits.
Last update: Mgr. Dominika Krupková (10.02.2020)
The course focuses on the results of current research in the field of "Green Exercise" and expands the basic
knowledge
sport physiology in the field of outdoor sports and activities and environmental physiology. The subject deals with
operation
natural environment for physical and mental health of the population, prescribing activities in nature for different
populations, use
outdoor activities in short and long term intervention programs for children and young people in school i
extracurricular conditions. The subject analyzes in detail the physiological and psychological aspects of individual
sports
their risks and benefits.
Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Radka Bačáková, Ph.D. (10.02.2020)
BARTON, J. et al. Green Exercise: Linking Nature, Health and Well-being. Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2016. ISBN-13:
978-1138807655.
COOPER, G. Outdoors with young people. Russel House Publishing Limidet: Dorset, 1998.
HOPKINS, D., PUTNAM, D. Personal growth through adventure. London: David Fulton, 1993.
Requirements to the exam -
Last update: Mgr. Radka Bačáková, Ph.D. (10.02.2020)
Test of knowledge of the subject matter. Individual seminar work and its defense.
Last update: Mgr. Dominika Krupková (10.02.2020)
Test of knowledge of the subject matter. Individual seminar work and its defense.
Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Radka Bačáková, Ph.D. (10.02.2020)
Lesson:
1. Green Exercise: health benefits of exercise in the natural environment
2. Green Exercise: physical activity and natural environment: current knowledge
3. Programs of outdoor activities in schools
4. Adventure therapy: use of outdoor activities in social programs
5. Programs of outdoor activities for specific populations
6. Programs of outdoor activities in extracurricular environment
7. Walking, running, Nordic walking, orienteering: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
8. Skating, cycling: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
9. Water sports - canoeing, yachting: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
10. Sport climbing and climbing, rope obstacles: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
11. Winter sports - cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, ski-touring: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
12. Expedition - environmental impacts of multi-day stays on the health of an individual
13. Expedition - effect of multi-day stays in a small group on the psyche of an individual
14. Adventure race and specifics of multi-day endurance races in extreme conditions
Last update: Mgr. Dominika Krupková (10.02.2020)
Lesson:
1. Green Exercise: health benefits of exercise in the natural environment
2. Green Exercise: physical activity and natural environment: current knowledge
3. Programs of outdoor activities in schools
4. Adventure therapy: use of outdoor activities in social programs
5. Programs of outdoor activities for specific populations
6. Programs of outdoor activities in extracurricular environment
7. Walking, running, Nordic walking, orienteering: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
8. Skating, cycling: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
9. Water sports - canoeing, yachting: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
10. Sport climbing and climbing, rope obstacles: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
11. Winter sports - cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, ski-touring: physiological aspects of activities and their prescription, health benefits, overview of injuries incidence and their prevention
12. Expedition - environmental impacts of multi-day stays on the health of an individual
13. Expedition - effect of multi-day stays in a small group on the psyche of an individual
14. Adventure race and specifics of multi-day endurance races in extreme conditions
