A sauna is a place where the temperature is usually between 60 and 100 degrees. Going to a sauna is generally not expensive and is therefore accessible to most of us. Many people go to a sauna at least once a week, some even more often. Generally, saunas are suitable for most people because the temperature, humidity, etc., can be easily adjusted. The benefits of a sauna could be particularly significant for professionals such as athletes, firefighters, members of the defence forces, etc. They have to cope with more intense heat exposure than usual under certain conditions (e.g. when sporting in a hot climate), and saunas provide better preparation for such extreme situations. At the same time, saunas are not only meant for young and healthy people but are also suitable for the elderly and people with certain illnesses. It has been proven that sauna has a positive effect on better coping with diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. It also helps prevent traumas and provides pain relief to a certain extent. In addition, sauna can also speed up a person's recovery if the conditions in the sauna are optimal. Consequently, sauna has many positive effects, which will be analysed in the online course.
Requirements for starting a course
There are no prerequisites for participation in the online course: anyone who wishes to gain in-depth knowledge of the sauna and its effects on the body can participate.
Volume, duration, and structure of the online course
The volume of the sauna-themed online course is 25 academic hours, of which 25 are independent learning (including online learning).
The sauna-themed online course can be accessed for two years after registration.
The structure of the online course can be found here.
Learning outcomes and documents to be delivered
The sauna-themed online course assesses the achievement of learning outcomes. Upon completion of the online course, either a certificate or a notice will be issued. The certificate is issued on the condition that all learning outcomes have been achieved. To achieve these learning objectives, various written tasks and multiple-choice tests must be completed, as well as a final test and a written examination. Written feedback will be given on the assignments; the independent work submitted will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided within 24-72 (usually 24) hours. After that, you can move on to the next module.
Topics of the online course
The sauna-themed online course discusses the following topics:
- types of sauna and the specific effects of sauna;
- effects of sauna on the body in general and schematically, analysis according to different diseases;
- a first-level method for assessing whether or not to go to the sauna;
- previous sauna experience;
- sauna temperature and humidity; the effects of smell and sauna whisk on the body;
- sauna time, body position selection;
- cooling;
- the importance of intensity and regularity when taking a sauna;
- the risks associated with saunas;
- eating and fluid consumption;
- the different activities that influence the sauna experience and its outcome;
- sauna in combination with other therapies and practices;
- sauna effects on body weight;
- misconceptions and important principles about saunas.
In addition to the sauna-themed online course, what other online courses could you take?
The sauna-themed online course covers a lot of Human Anatomy and Physiology knowledge. Therefore, you should take the sauna-themed online course before or after the Human Anatomy and Physiology course.