Aquatic Therapy

Code: DES13914L

3 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours

Scientific Area: Human Kinetics

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

In aquatic therapy, the psychomotrician's performance assumes a role of great importance in body mediation, in this medium that calls for a broad body expression. Perceiving the principles of water and main therapeutic implications in the individual is one of the main objectives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Learning Goals

In terms of knowledge, the objectives are:
• Identify and know the different types of intervention in aquatic therapy
• Master the specific terminology of this type of intervention in aquatic therapy
• Describe the physical and symbolic principles of water and apply them to aquatic therapy
• Describe the physiological, psychological, and therapeutic principles of immersion
• Identify and describe the benefits, precautions, and contraindications of this type of intervention

In terms of skills, the objectives are:
• Observe and evaluate individuals with different characteristics in the aquatic environment
• Identify and define the functioning profile in the aquatic environment of individuals
• Identify aquatic equipment
• Mastering different intervention techniques
• Develop the therapeutic plan for a session with water as an intervention mediator

a. The modalities of intervention in Aquatic Therapy
b. Water as a physical and symbolic element
c. Physiological, psychological, and therapeutic effects of immersion
d. The different therapeutic approaches in Aquatic Therapy
e. Water Equipment
f. Observation of aquatic behavior

Teaching Methods

In the T classes (held in the classroom), the content necessary for contextualizing and understanding the interventions will be addressed, using the interrogative, active and expository method. In LP classes (held in a swimming pool), these contents will be transposed, using the methods already mentioned as well as the demonstrative method (simulation of practice). The continuous assessment will be carried out through several activities carried out in a small group and individually (50%), and a written frequency (50%). Attendance at least 75% of sessions is required. It is mandatory to obtain a rating higher than 9.5 in each component. The evaluation by exam will consist of a written test (50% of the final grade) and it is mandatory to obtain a classification higher than 9.5 values, in the practical component, during the continuous evaluation.