Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding
students need to know and understand the fundamentals of hydrology
Applying knowledge and understanding
the previous point applied to the field of sport therapy
Making judgements
ability to reason on the scientific literature in the field of hydrology
Communication skills
ability to understand and be understood in technical situations
Learning skills
ability to summarize a short technical text
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Lectures sequentially address the following topics:
Definition of hydrology and fields of application
Mineral composition of the thermal waters
Interaction of the active components with biological structures
Administration of thermal waters
spas, wellness and recovery of health status
spa, wellness and fitness
Limitations and contraindications of spas
Sport and physical activity for disease prevention and therapy
Full programme
Definition of hydrology and fields of application
Mineral composition of the thermal waters
Interaction of the active components with biological structures
Administration of thermal waters
spas, wellness and recovery of health status
spa, wellness and fitness
Limitations and contraindications of spas
Sport and physical activity for disease prevention and therapy
Bibliography
lecture notes
Teaching methods
class lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
oral examination: questions on hydrotherapy and its implications in wellness and fitness
Other information
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