FSpS:e018 Fitness - Course Information

e018 Fitness

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, 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

e018/01: Tue 14:00–15:40 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, P. Vaculíková

Prerequisites (in Czech)

BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)&&BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_e_fitness)

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

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Abstract

The main objectives of the course are the following:
- to introduce the characteristics of group fitness classes (choreographic classes, conditioning classes, Body and Mind classes) and their structure
- to make a list of strengthening exercises for different parts of the body (legs, arms, abdomen…..)
- to introduce other accessories used in the gym (f.ex. over balls, fit balls, bosu, elastic bands, rollers, gliding pads, etc.) suitable for strengthening of different muscle groups

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

• design a warm-up based on the basic principles of choreographic classes

• perform exercises safely and correctly

• compile a set of strengthening exercises

• apply these exercises in practice

Key topics

• 1. History and structure of group fitness classes
• 2. Aerobics (base steps, technique, the structure of the aerobics class...)
• 3. Step aerobics
• 4. Conditioning classes (base workouts, the structure, ...)
• 5. Circuit training
• 6. Interval training
• 7. Yoga class
• 8. Pilates class

Study resources and literature

recommended literature
• POWERS, Scott K. and Edward T. HOWLEY. Exercise physiology : theory and applications to fitness and performance. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012, xv, 587. ISBN 9780071316262. info
• DELAVIER, Frédéric and Michael GUNDILL. Delavier's core training anatomy. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, 144 s. ISBN 9781450413992. info
• DELAVIER, Frédéric; Jean-Pierre CLÉMENCEAU and Michael GUNDILL. Delavier's stretching anatomy. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2010, 143 s. ISBN 9781450413985. info
• DELAVIER, Frédéric and Michael GUNDILL. The strength training anatomy workout II. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, 351 s. ISBN 9781450419895. info
• DELAVIER, Frédéric. Posilování : anatomický průvodce. Translated by Štěpán Timr. České Budějovice: Kopp, 2007, 144 s. ISBN 9788072323111. info
• HOFFMAN, Jay. Norms for fitness, performance, and health. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2006, ix, 221. ISBN 0736054839. info
• HOFFMAN, Jay. Physiological aspects of sport training and performance. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2002, vii, 343 s. ISBN 0-7360-3424-2. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

practical exercises, theoretical part

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

attendance (2 absences are possible), microteaching of chosen unit (warm-up, main part - circuit training, yoga class, pilates......)

Language of instruction

English

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.

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