np4310 Group Classes

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Darina Nováčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
np4310/01: Tue 11:00–12:40 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., D. Nováčková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps) && BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_salove_lekce)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the subject is following:
- Familiarization with characteristics of group fitness classes and their structure
- Familiarization with the structure of the individual classes
- Familiarization with the music used in this types of classes
- Familiarization with the correct execution of an individual steps
- Familiarization with the terminology used in group classes
- Familiarization with teaching methods used in all kinds of group classes and their application into the practise
- Familiarization with aids used in conditioning training and group fitness classes (fitness balance equipment: TRX, flowtonic, flexibars….)
- Familiarization with the base workouts of Body and Mind classes (Power yoga – Sun Salutation, asana, Pilates – workouts suitable for beginners…).
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- To form different group classes
- To lead the group class using the correct methods, terminology …. according the rules presented in seminars
Key topics
  • Characteristics and structure of group fitness classes
  • Characteristics of choreographic classes
  • - choreographic class presentation and its analysis
  • - class structure
  • - teaching methods
  • - technique and terminology of steps used in choreographic lessons
  • Characteristics of conditioning group fitness classes
  • - conditioning class presentation and its analysis
  • - class structure- application of learning methods
  • - technique and terminology of steps and exercises used in conditioning fitness lessons
  • - list of strengthening and stretching exercises for different muscle groups using TRX, flowtonic, flexibars
  • Characteristics of lessons Body and Mind
  • - Power Jog sample lesson and its analysis
  • - class structure
  • - Technique of Asanas, Sun Salutation
  • - Practical students’ microteaching
Study resources and literature
  • VELÍNSKÁ, Lenka. Aerobik : speciální učební text. 1. vyd. Praha: Česká asociace Sport pro všechny, 2004, 62 s. ISBN 8086586138. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Practical exercises supplemented by a theoretical explanation
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
- student s microteaching: the part of the group class
- assessment of 3 videos in the application "peer assessment" in IS
- activity in seminars (2 missed classes possible)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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