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General information

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Sara González Millán

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Spanish

Complementary materials can also be in English, Catalan and Spanish.

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • CB7. That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their problem-solving ability in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of ​​study.

  • CB8. That students are capable of integrating knowledge and facing the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, while incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.

  • CB10. That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a manner that will be largely self-directed or autonomous

     

Specific skills

  • CE2. Analyze the needs for physical and sports activity according to the individual characteristics of people and, acting accordingly, plan, design and implement routines, techniques and an individualized training methodology.

  • CE3. Identify the assessment tests of cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness according to age, gender and level of physical condition, and apply the means and methods necessary for an adequate functional assessment.

  • CE7. Devise strategies for the promotion of lasting and autonomous habits of healthy physical activity and sports in different populations

General competencies

  • CG1. Apply information and communication technologies in the context of personal training, injury and disease prevention and physical and sports rehabilitation

Transversal competences

  • CT1. Build critical thinking by analyzing one's own learning process and assertively and rationally discussing other people's and one's own ideas in an eloquent context.

  • CT2. Demonstrate the skills for cooperative work and participation in multidisciplinary teams in accordance with the principles of the code of ethics of their profession, incorporating attitudes such as effort, respect and commitment as a hallmark.

  • CT3. Incorporate the gender perspective in the development of actions and projects.

Presentation of the subject

The electives corresponding to physical and sports activity in special populations aim to consolidate and develop knowledge about personal training in special populations, defining their morphological and physiological characteristics. 

On the other hand, this subject on control and assessment of fitness in special populations aims to show how to control and assess based on gender, age and individual differences of different populations and to be able to control and assess personal training in a specific way.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others. 

 

Contents

Methodology for assessing fitness in special populations.

Specific assessment tests according to gender and age.

Interpretation of assessment results based on gender and age.

Load control according to gender and age.

Activities and evaluation system

 

Evaluation systems

Evaluation system

Final weighting

 

 

SEV1. Online exams

30%

 

SEV2. Online questionnaires

20%

 

SEV3. Participation in online forums and debates

10%

 

SEV4. Individual online assignments

40%

    

 

The average of the evaluation systems: SEV2/SEV3/SEV4, referring to The individual evaluation must be greater than 3.


Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use.

 

 

Bibliography

Basic

Peebles, Alexander T et al. "Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain have altered movement coordination during functional reaching tasks." Gait & posture vol. 91 (2022): 30-34. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.10.004

Ram, Adrian K et al. "Higher intensity exercise reduces disability more than lower intensity exercise in adults with chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis." Musculoskeletal care vol. 21,3 (2023): 611-622. doi:10.1002/msc.1734

Vorensky, Mark et al. "Effect of integrated exercise therapy and psychosocial interventions on self-efficacy in patients with chronic low back pain: A systematic review." Journal of psychosomatic research vol. 165 (2023): 111126. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.111126

Complementary

Abd Rahman, Nur Athirah et al. "Biomechanical factors associated with non-specific low back pain in adults: A systematic review." Physical therapy in sport : official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine vol. 59 (2023): 60-72. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.11.011

Milanović, Zoran et al. "Effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIT) and Continuous Endurance Training for VO2max Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials." Sports medicine (Auckland, NZ) vol. 45,10 (2015): 1469-81. doi:10.1007/s40279-015-0365-0

Tan, Abbigail et al. "Effects of exercise training on metabolic syndrome risk factors in post-menopausal women - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) vol. 42,3 (2023): 337-351. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2023.01.008

Theodoulou, Annika et al. "Weight regain and mental health outcomes following behavioral weight management programs: A systematic review with meta-analyses." Clinical obesity vol. 13,3 (2023): e12575. doi:10.1111/cob.12575