e062 Kettlebell Training

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
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: Tue 7:00–7:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., T. Kalina
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps) && 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: 3/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
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 fulfil safety during exercise activity and coaching
    • Key topics
    • Introduction to Kettlebell Training and Programming
    • 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
    Study resources and 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
    • TSATSOULINE, Pavel. Kettlebell axe : high speed, low drag alternative to HIIT. Reno, NV: StrongFirst, 2023, 99 stran. ISBN 9780989892452. info
    • 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
    Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
  • explanation and demonstration in practically oriented seminars
  • literature self-study and independent practice outside the class
    • Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
    The final grade is determined by the gain or loss of points:
  • Practical demonstration on the 5 exercises (two-hand swing, goblet squat, clean and press, Turkish get up). The technique of each exercise is peer-evaluated according to the given standards on a scale from 0 (unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory). Thus, a total of 25 points can be obtained. Each demonstration of an exercise is evaluated in terms of correct technique by five classmates, and points for the exercise are given based on the average score.
  • Online test, 10 questions, maximum score of 10 points.
    Students are allowed 3 absences; each additional absence (excused or unexcused) is penalized with a deduction of 1 point.
    Students may receive extra points (max. 5) for activity in seminars.
    The final grade is determined by the following key:
  • A = 31.5 – 35.0 points
  • B = 28.0 – 31.4 points
  • C = 24.5 – 27.9 points
  • D = 21.0 – 24.4 points
  • E = 17.5 – 20.9 points
  • F = 0.0 – 17.4 points
    Students will also receive an X grade if they:
  • seven or more absences
  • fail to provide an objective qualitative (brief written description of errors, deviations from optimal exercise technique) and quantitative (0-5 points) assessment of the assignments of their classmates (each student assesses 5 randomly selected students in each assignment)
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Study support
    https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/e062/index.qwarp
    Further Comments
    Study Materials
    The course is taught each semester.
    The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2023, autumn 2024, spring 2026, autumn 2026, spring 2027.
    • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2025, recent)
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