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Have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually in their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues.
Identify the risks that arise for health, from the practice of inappropriate physical activities and sports and propose alternatives
Perform physical activity and sports programs
Develop cognitive and technical resources for entrepreneurship in maritime activities, wellness and health
Describe the physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport
Recognize the effects of physical exercise on the structure and function of the human body
Identify the effects of physical exercise on the psychological and social aspects of human beings
Understand the basics of play and sport
Use the sources of certified scientific knowledge in the field of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
The subject Physical Activity in Childhood and Adulthood, is a theoretical and practical subject whose main objective is to know in depth the characteristics of these two population groups in order to evaluate, plan, design and develop physical activity programs that promote the transfer to regular practice of physical activity in these population groups.
This optional subject aims to provide students with an extensive knowledge of those generic contents studied in other basic and specific subjects throughout their university training. The aim of this subject is to increase critical awareness of the importance of promoting physical activity and health in all groups, especially in young people and the elderly, as well as the implementation of training programs. training focused on high sports performance in young athletes to achieve optimal development in relation to each sport. The design, evaluation and implementation of these proposals must always be based on scientific evidence and under appropriate professional supervision.
This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.
Qualification system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September, which establishes the European credit system and the system of qualifications in university degrees of an official nature and valid throughout the state):
0 - 4,9: Suspension (SS)
5,0 - 6,9: Approved (AP)
7,0 - 8,9: Notable (NT)
9,0 - 10: Excellent (SB)
The final grade of the student is the result of a continuous assessment through different assessment activities. The pass of the subject is obtained with a grade equal to or higher than 5 points (out of 10 points) according to the following weighting table:
Evaluation activity | Weighting |
---|---|
Individual projects |
Present in several = 45% |
Group work |
Present in several = 30% |
Final exam |
Present in several = 25% |
Requirements to pass the assessment:
The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason
On the recovery of evaluation activities
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