OPTA 1134: Health Promotion and Recreation
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Occup/Physical Therapist Asst
Description
This course introduces students to the importance of healthy living and the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant in promoting and maintaining good health through physical activity, recreation, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Students learn how recreational activities can promote health and wellness. They also learn how to implement various physical fitness programs and lead group exercise programs for older adults.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain factors which influence the health of people living in Canada
- Describe the relationship between nutrition and health
- Implement a physical fitness training program in a simulated environment
- Describe the principles of recreation on health and wellness
- Demonstrate beginning understanding of recreation on peoples physical, cognitive and emotional health
- Demonstrate professional responsibilities for practice in residential care settings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include: Lecture, seminar, on-line learning, assignments, problem-based learning, videos, small group discussions, student-led review sessions, field trips and guest speakers. Lab activities will comprise a portion of this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%) in both written and practical components of course
Evaluation Plan
Type
|
Percentage
|
Assessment activity
|
Quizzes/Tests
|
30
|
x3
|
Lab Work
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25
|
skills assessment
|
Assignments
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15
|
x1
|
Field Experience
|
25
|
as per rubric
|
Participation
|
5
|
as per rubric
|
Course topics
- 1. Overview of healthy living
- 2. Importance of health promotion
- 3. Recreation
- 4. Nutrition
- 5. Principles of physical fitness training
- 6. Stretching and strengthening
- 7. Exercise safety
- 8. Plan and lead a group exercise class for healthy older adult population
- 9. Professional behavior
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.