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Different Types of Group Activities
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:31:08
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_276 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Rudīte Skroderēna | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 17 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 51 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 51 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 17 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 51 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 51 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Systematic attendance of group classes, good physical fitness, sense of music and rhythm, skills in choreography. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To promote practical and theoretical knowledge of choreography, the use of various equipment and methods in fitness group classes, as well as learn how to modify the class according to the physical fitness of attendees. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Practical-theoretical review of aerobics classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 2 | Circuit training method for different fitness levels | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 3 | Functional training for young people | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Strength training using different equipment | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Step class with power diversion | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Conducting practical classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 7 | The classic exercise series of the Pilates method. Conducting Pilates group classes. Making exercise connections. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 8 | Pilates group class using small exercise balls | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 9 | Pilates group class using rollers | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 10 | Pilates group class using resistance bands and expanders | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 11 | Pilates group class using Pilates circles | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 12 | Pilates group class using large exercise balls (Fit balls) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 13 | Conducting practical classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Practical-theoretical review of aerobics classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 2 | Circuit training method for different fitness levels | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 3 | Functional training for young people | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Strength training using different equipment | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Step class with power diversion | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Conducting practical classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 7 | The classic exercise series of the Pilates method. Conducting Pilates group classes. Making exercise connections. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 8 | Pilates group class using small exercise balls | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 9 | Pilates group class using rollers | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 10 | Pilates group class using resistance bands and expanders | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 11 | Pilates group class using Pilates circles | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 12 | Pilates group class using large exercise balls (Fit balls) | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| 13 | Conducting practical classes | Classes | 1.00 | gym | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Independently studies handouts, e-study materials and literature sources specified by the lecturer. Compiles and prepares the synopses of various fitness group lessons, submits videos of various fitness group lessons showing the learned skills and competences. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | An exam that consists of an oral answer to one theory question (20%) and a practical part by conducting a shortened fitness group class (80%). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of the study course students will: tell about choreography preparation and teaching methods; be able to describe different types of fitness group classes; describe the training methods of the exercises; will be able to describe physiological and biomechanical processes during group exercise; evaluate safe and non-traumatic exercise techniques; will be able to list the basic principles of choosing a musical accompaniment. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of the study course students will be able to: compile training programs for different levels of fitness preparation; perform various aerobic steps, their combinations, strenght and Pilates exercise complexes, use different equipment in fitness group classes; demonstrate and explain the exercise learning techniques. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | As a result of the study course students will be able to: plan and conduct a different types of fitness group classes, apply pedagogical and psychological knowledge during the course management; apply an appropriate type of load dosing in fitness group classes. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor. 2nd edition. 2022. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Wolters Kluwer Health. 288 p. | ||||||||
| 2 | Robinson, L., Bradshaw L., Gardner N. 2019. The Pilates Bible. Kyle Cathie Ltd. P. 288 | ||||||||
| 3 | Liguori, G., & American College of Sports Medicine. 2014. ACSM's resources for the health fitness specialist / senior editor, Gary Liguori ; associate editors, Gregory B. Dwyer, Teresa C. Fitts, Beth Lewis. (1st ed.). Indianapolis, IN] : Philadelphia: American College of Sports Medicine ; Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. | ||||||||
| 4 | Geweniger V., Bohlander A. 2014. "Pilates A Teacher's Manual". Exercises with Mats and Equipment for Prevention and Rehabilitation. Springer Medizin. P. 310 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Tarnopoļska, R. 2008. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse / Raisa Tarnopoļska. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams. | ||||||||
| 2 | L.Robinsone, G.Tomsone. 2002. Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata. Pilates. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams. | ||||||||
| 3 | N.Jaružnijs, O.Tanne. 2001. Ceļvedis vingrošanas teorijā un metodikā. Rīga, LSPA. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams. | ||||||||
| 4 | Dzenis, A., u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava. | ||||||||
| 5 | Līcis, R., u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC | ||||||||
| 6 | Žīdens, J. u.c. 2008. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga. LTtc. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams. | ||||||||
| 7 | Ungaro, A. 2004. The Pilates Promise. Dorling Kindersley Limited. P. 160 | ||||||||
