p9055 Physical Education – Pilates

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Váňová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Váňová
University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Andrea Novotná
Supplier department: University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
p9055/01: Thu 19. 2. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 2. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 5. 3. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 12. 3. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 19. 3. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 26. 3. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 9. 4. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 16. 4. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 23. 4. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 30. 4. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 7. 5. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, Thu 14. 5. 11:20–13:00 malá těl. pod Hradem, V. Váňová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
POV_TV && BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_e_bodymind) && (PROGRAM(B-AJ3SA) || PROGRAM(B-AJA_) || PROGRAM(B-MA) || PROGRAM(B-IREP) || PROGRAM(B-PMC) || PROGRAM(B-GLC) || PROGRAM(B-BMF) || PROGRAM(B-EPP) || PROGRAM(B-PHYSI) || PROGRAM(M-DENT) || PROGRAM(M-GM) || PROGRAM(M-FARMA) || PROGRAM(B-EDI))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 22 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/22, only registered: 1/22, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/22
Abstract
Pilates is an exercise program made up of strengthening and stretching exercises that eliminates bad posture habits and back pain, and teaches proper breathing. It is a focused, slow but very intense exercise. The aim of these classes is to practice the correct execution of the exercises from the Pilates method, to learn correct breathing. In Pilates classes various props are used, e.g. overballs, towels, foam rollers, toning balls, etc. The props are used to make the exercises easier or harder. The course is also designed for beginners.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, studets will be able to perform exercises of the Pilates method.
Key topics
  • - introduction of the basic principles of the Pilates method
  • - the bases of the Pilates system
  • - training and mastering the basic configuration
  • - practising advanced methods
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
practical exercise lessons
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
- exercise, credit
- the credit is given to students for the attendance
- 2 classes can be missed without an apology, 2 classes can be missed with an apology in IS
- the substitution of more absences is not allowed
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet studentů přihlášených do seminární skupiny je 12.
Teacher's information
http://www.fsps.muni.cz/cus/
In the event that a class is cancelled by the instructor (e.g., due to illness or organizational reasons), the class will be rescheduled and held during the 13th week of the semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2024, autumn 2025.
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