e062 Kettlebell Training

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Tomáš Kalina, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Tomáš Kalina, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. František Hurt
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
e062/01: Wed 10:00–10:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, T. Kalina
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_e_strength_training)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 17/20, only registered: 3/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The practice-oriented course's main objective is to learn the fundamental concepts of hardstyle kettlebell training and program development incorporating kettlebells (dynamic and ballistic exercises) to development of strength, power and muscular endurance, as well as the basics of safety when handling the tool.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • build a simple training program using the kettlebell as an exercise tool, as well as modify an individual training program according to the ability of the trainee
  • demonstrate basic kettlebell exercises
  • identify and correct errors in basic kettlebell exercises
  • know and fulfill safety during exercise activity and coaching
    • Syllabus
    • Introduction to Kettlebell Training
    • Kettlebell Deadlift/Precursor to the Swing
    • Kettlebell Swing
    • Kettlebell One-Hand Swing
    • Kettlebell Goblet Squat
    • Kettlebell Clean
    • Kettlebell One Arm Press
    • Kettlebell Turkish Get Up
    Literature
      recommended literature
    • COTTER, Steven. Kettlebell training. Second edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2022, xiii, 271. ISBN 9781492597476. info
    • TSATSOULINE, Pavel. Kettlebell simple & sinister. Revised & update edition. Reno, NV: StrongFirst, 2019, 118 stran. ISBN 9780989892438. info
    • TSATSOULINE, Pavel. Enter the kettlebell! : strength secret of the soviet supermen. Little Canada, MN: Dragon Door Publications, 2018, xxii, 169. ISBN 9781942812135. info
      not specified
    • BELLOMO, Dave. Kettlebell training for athletes : develop explosive power and strength for martial arts, football, basketball, and other sports. Photo by Bruce Curtis. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010, xvi, 207. ISBN 0071635882. info
    Teaching methods
  • explanation and demonstration in practically oriented seminars
  • literature self-study and independent practice outside the class
    • Assessment methods
    The exam consists of two mandatory parts:
  • practical demonstration and briefing on the 5 exercises drawn. The technique of each exercise is evaluated by peers and teacher according to the given standards on a scale from 0 (unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory). Thus, a total of 25 points can be obtained.
  • online test, 10 questions, maximum score of 10 points
    Students may receive extra points (max. 5) for activity in seminars.
    The final grade is determined by the following key:
  • A = 30 points or more
  • B = 28-29 points
  • C = 26-27 points
  • D = 24-25 points
  • E = 22-23 points
  • F = 21 points or less OR more than half of non-participation in seminars
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Study Materials
    The course is taught each semester.
    Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět bude otevřen při zapsání 8 a více studentů.
    The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2023.
    • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
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