Twin-Stick Exercising - Argumentation of the Innovation and Feedback Related to European Level Dissemination
Mäkelä, Niina (2012)
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012112616460
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012112616460
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The aim of this thesis was to theoretically argue and give reasons for the innovative idea of Twin-Stick Exercising. The innovation was born during the author’s physiotherapy studies at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Pori, Finland. This thesis is a part of Research and Development activities of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.
Twin-Stick Exercising focuses on working in pairs, and enhancing the social interaction. It offers a new variation in the field of physical activity that can be used in adapted physical activity (APA), physiotherapy and group exercising. The programme demonstrates an innovative way to utilize two sticks in exercising or even dancing, and presents a new way to enjoy rhythm and facilitate movement together with a partner. In this thesis the innovation was argued from historical, didactic, physiotherapeutic, and dance point of views.
The practical part of the thesis was carried out in European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA) in May 2012. The idea was shared for the first time in public. Thus the EUCAPA congress was a starting point for European level dissemination. The presentation was videoed by The Inclusion Club experts, and the author of the thesis was interviewed for The Inclusion Club website. Additionally, the idea of Twin-Stick Exercising was noticed in the SoveLi ry’s newsletter and Finnish journal of physiotherapy.
The adaptation possibilities were discussed, and instant feedback was collected from the participants after the congress presentation. Later on, a small-scale feedback survey was sent to participants via email. According to the feedback, Twin-Stick Exercising is considered as joyful exercising and adaptable idea. The outcome of this thesis was the supportive feedback obtained, which resulted to future plans such as own business idea and international cooperation.
Twin-Stick Exercising focuses on working in pairs, and enhancing the social interaction. It offers a new variation in the field of physical activity that can be used in adapted physical activity (APA), physiotherapy and group exercising. The programme demonstrates an innovative way to utilize two sticks in exercising or even dancing, and presents a new way to enjoy rhythm and facilitate movement together with a partner. In this thesis the innovation was argued from historical, didactic, physiotherapeutic, and dance point of views.
The practical part of the thesis was carried out in European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA) in May 2012. The idea was shared for the first time in public. Thus the EUCAPA congress was a starting point for European level dissemination. The presentation was videoed by The Inclusion Club experts, and the author of the thesis was interviewed for The Inclusion Club website. Additionally, the idea of Twin-Stick Exercising was noticed in the SoveLi ry’s newsletter and Finnish journal of physiotherapy.
The adaptation possibilities were discussed, and instant feedback was collected from the participants after the congress presentation. Later on, a small-scale feedback survey was sent to participants via email. According to the feedback, Twin-Stick Exercising is considered as joyful exercising and adaptable idea. The outcome of this thesis was the supportive feedback obtained, which resulted to future plans such as own business idea and international cooperation.