FSpS:e062 Kettlebell Training - Course Information

e062 Kettlebell Training

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: Ing. Zuzana Florianová
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies

Timetable of Seminar Groups

e062/01: Mon 7:00–7:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, except Mon 26. 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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 23/15

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Multidisciplinary studies (programme FSpS, KOS)
• Multidisciplinary studies at Faculty of Sport Studies (programme CST, KOS)

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/podzim2026/e062/index.qwarp

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: The course capacity is 5 FSpS and 15 exchange students.

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