Basic knowledge about the human foot will be provided as well as information about footwear design, traditional and modern footwear materials, their identification and use. Various methods of analyzing human walking and movement will be presented to the students in our biomechanics laboratory. Special attention will be paid to the issues related to footwear sizing and the possibilities of testing real footwear sizes.
The complexity of measuring and assessing footwear comfort, footwear microclimate and the insulation properties of footwear will also be dealt with. The lectures will then cover requirements relating to the properties of footwear materials and the methods of their testing. On the basis of the knowledge gained, basic requireme.
Subjects covered:
- Footwear hygiene
- Foot measurement and characterisation
- Footwear design and materials
- Footwear for special target groups: the pregnant, sportsmen/ sportswomen, diabetics, etc.
Application deadline: 31 May 2013
Period
13-07-2013 - 26-07-2013 (2 weeks)
Target group
Everybody who is interested in this topic can participate in TBU Summer School 2013.
Course aim
Within the TBU Summer School you have a great opportunity to gain more knowledge and practical experience in Footwear and Health, but also have fun in the multicultural environment, meet new friends and learn more about Czech culture and environment.
Credits
0.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 590: Fee includes:
- Administration fee
- Course fee (Courses take place every day: 9:30-12.00, 13:30- 16:00)
- Course materials
- Accommodation in the University Halls of Residence including Wi-Fi connection and breakfast
- Cultural programme (20 July 26 July)
- Welcome Dinner, Farewell Evening, Orientation Walk
- Discount for meals in the University Refectory and Restaurant
- Access to the University Library
- Internet connection in University campus
- Guided tours of the Czech companies
- Certificate
- CD with photos
- Guides provided by Czech students
Fee does not include travel costs, extra local transportation, VISA processing fees, other costs connected with the personal need.EUR 350[Convert to USD]Travel Week (27 July - 3 August)All participants can also join us for unforgettable and relaxing week full of historical sights, Czech traditions, nature and fun.
Programme:
- Town of Olomouc
- Lednice Valtice Area
- Towns of Telc
- Trebon Cesk Budejovice
- Town of Cesky Krumlov
- Chateau Hluboka - Prague
- Prague
Course leader
For further information about the summer school, please do not hesitate to contac us at summerschools@utb.cz
Tomas Bata University in Zlin
Address: n%E1m. T. G. Masaryka 5555
Postal code: 760 01 Zlin
City: Zlin
Country: Czech Republic
Website: http://www.summerschools.utb.cz/
E-mail: summerschools@utb.cz
Phone: 00420 576 032 238
