FSpS:e020 Body and Mind - Course Information

e020 Body and Mind

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Alena Skotáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Alena Skotáková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Zuzana Florianová
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies

Timetable of Seminar Groups

e020/01: Wed 13:00–13:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, except Wed 13. 5., A. Skotáková

Prerequisites (in Czech)

BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)

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 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/18, only registered: 1/18

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 14 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Abstract

The aim is, that student was able to use the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of physical activities Body and Mind in profession. Will be able to explain the importance of the mutual influence of movement and mind, the work of deep stabilization of the spine. The students will acquire a deeper awareness of the practice's own body, will be able to work with breath, balance and stabilization training, to activate the deep stabilizing system of the spine and to understand the general style of leadership lessons Body and Mind.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to: - use the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of physical activities Body and Mind in profession;
- explain the importance of the mutual influence of movement and mind, the work of deep stabilization of the spine;
- acquire a deeper awareness of the practice's own body,
- work with breath, balance and stabilization training, to activate the deep stabilizing system of the spine and to understand the general style of leadership lessons Body and Mind.

Key topics

• A general introduction to the lessons of Body and Mind: importance of the mutual influence of movement and mind, working deep spinal stabilization system, practice a deeper awareness of your own body, working with breath, balance and stabilization training Individual types of lessons Body and Mind:
• Forms of yoga (ashtanga, power yoga, fitness yoga, hatha yoga,...) - basic principles, composition lessons, leadership lessons
• Port de Bras - basic principles, composition lessons, leadership lessons
• Body Balance - basic principles, composition lessons, leadership lessons
• Balance exercises (with its own body, with overballs with Fitball, Bosu a) - basic principles, composition lessons, leadership lessons

Study resources and literature

• • Isacowitz, R. Pilates Anatomy. Human Kinetics, ISBN 9780736083867, 2011
• • Kelly E., Pilates Yoga, 2009, SOUTHWATER CHILDREN´S, ISBN 9781844768806
• • Massey, P. Sports Pilates, 2011, CICO BOOKS, ISBN 9781907563676
• • Dituro, D. Hatha Yoga Asanas, 2012, HUMAN KINETICS , ISBN 9781450414852
• LONG, Ray. The key muscles of hatha yoga. Illustrated by Chris Macivor. [Plattsburgh, N.Y.]: Bandha Yoga Publications, 2005, 187 s. ISBN 0977961400. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

theoretical training, practical exercises, in the case of distance education - by online in MS teams

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

active participation in lessons, microteaching

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: The course capacity is 7 FSpS and 18 exchange students.

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