Current Trends in Fitness

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:3.00

Study Course Accepted:04.01.2023 09:01:31

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_289		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		4.00		ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Una Veseta
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		26	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		52
Total Contact Hours								64
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		13	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		26
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, Physiology, Basics of health sports, Basics of gymnastics and terminology.
Objective:
To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in conducting practical classes using the latest methods in fitness. The aim of the course is to provide general information about the Functional training of the New generation (beginning of the 21st century) with a holistic approach, explaining the history and directions of its formation.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. A general introduction to the types of group classes and their specific differences - concept, semi-concept and "freestyle" training. Types of cardio and strength training and their main differences.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Structure of classical and classical step aerobics training, basic steps, step modifications, progressions, creation of symmetric and asymmetric blocks. Work with music. Non-verbal cues.			Classes		2.00	gym
3	The main basic principles of the functional step class. Planes of motion, basic exercises. The structure of the training, the creation of combinations in the progression. Dance lesson (LATINO) Training structure, basic dance steps, their modifications.			Classes		2.00	gym
4	Fighting classes and their types. General information about the KamiBo program. Structure of the lesson, basic elements, technique of basic kicks, formation of blocks, their progressions. BodyToning class. The structure of the lesson, the basic principles of creating the lesson, its main differences from the functional lesson. Working with small inventory.			Classes		2.00	gym
5	The history and directions of the new generation of functional training. Holistic functional training system - R. Steinbacher's BODYART®. Synergy of Eastern and Western knowledge in the BODYART system and holistic principles			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
6	Practical master class BODYART Basic (level 1 program, lesson structure, exercise groups, basic principles of giving verbal instructions and BODYART breathing techniques. Practical BODYART International master class with a cardio part.			Classes		2.00	gym
7	Practical master class BODYART Flow (Level 2 program, Meridians, lesson differences and the main goals of the program. Practical master class BODYART Stretch			Classes		2.00	gym
8	Practical master class BODYART Dynamic (groups of exercises - dynamic and structural units). Practical master class BODYART Medical & Recovery			Classes		2.00	gym
9	Practical master class BODYART Energy (Meridians and psycho-kinesiology)			Classes		2.00	gym
10	Other current exercise methods and techniques - for health			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
11	Exercise for health - neurodynamic exercises			Classes		2.00	gym
12	Exercise for health - Hanna Somatics method			Classes		2.00	gym
13	Exercise for health - Alexander's method			Classes		2.00	gym
14	Exercise for health - exercises with rubber bands			Classes		2.00	gym
15	Exercise for health - isometric exercises			Classes		2.00	gym
16	Exercise for health - a method of callanetics			Classes		2.00	gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the study course. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria. A general introduction to the types of group classes and their specific differences - concept, semi-concept and "freestyle" training. Types of cardio and strength training and their main differences.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Structure of classical and classical step aerobics training, basic steps, step modifications, progressions, creation of symmetric and asymmetric blocks. Work with music. Non-verbal cues.			Classes		1.00	gym
3	The main basic principles of the functional step class. Planes of motion, basic exercises. The structure of the training, the creation of combinations in the progression. Dance lesson (LATINO) Training structure, basic dance steps, their modifications.			Classes		1.00	gym
4	Fighting classes and their types. General information about the KamiBo program. Structure of the lesson, basic elements, technique of basic kicks, formation of blocks, their progressions. BodyToning class. The structure of the lesson, the basic principles of creating the lesson, its main differences from the functional lesson. Working with small inventory.			Classes		1.00	gym
5	The history and directions of the new generation of functional training. Holistic functional training system - R. Steinbacher's BODYART®. Synergy of Eastern and Western knowledge in the BODYART system and holistic principles			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Practical master class BODYART Basic (level 1 program, lesson structure, exercise groups, basic principles of giving verbal instructions and BODYART breathing techniques. Practical BODYART International master class with a cardio part.			Classes		1.00	gym
7	Practical master class BODYART Flow (Level 2 program, Meridians, lesson differences and the main goals of the program. Practical master class BODYART Stretch			Classes		1.00	gym
8	Practical master class BODYART Dynamic (groups of exercises - dynamic and structural units). Practical master class BODYART Medical & Recovery			Classes		1.00	gym
9	Practical master class BODYART Energy (Meridians and psycho-kinesiology)			Classes		1.00	gym
10	Other current exercise methods and techniques - for health			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
11	Exercise for health - neurodynamic exercises			Classes		1.00	gym
12	Exercise for health - Hanna Somatics method			Classes		1.00	gym
13	Exercise for health - Alexander's method			Classes		1.00	gym
14	Exercise for health - exercises with rubber bands			Classes		1.00	gym
15	Exercise for health - isometric exercises			Classes		1.00	gym
16	Exercise for health - a method of callanetics			Classes		1.00	gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Discussions during the course, independent work with literary sources and Internet resources. Independent practice at home: independently prepared, filmed and sent to the teacher video material, in which the student manages the first two phases of BODYART® Level 1, i.e. 7 exercises for 10 minutes, using the correct terminology, demonstrating the correct and high-quality execution of movements, according to the BODYART® methodology.
Assessment Criteria:
The exam mark consists of: 20% – active participation in classes + 40% – theory test + 40% independent practice at home.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of learning the study course, students name the latest methods - exercise for health and describe their essence and the student will be able to define what is meant by Holistic functional training and its mandatory components. Will be able to describe R. Steinbaher's Holistic functional training system BODYART® and its most popular programs.
Skills:		As a result of learning the study course, students recognize various exercise methods for health and assess the necessity of practicing them for fitness clients.and will be able to practically lead the introductory part of BODYART® training (the first 2 Energy phases), will be able to define and use BODYART® breathing techniques and will be able to use appropriate terminology.
Competencies:		Using the acquired knowledge and basic skills, students analyze, plan, implement and synthesize health exercises of various exercise methods and students will be able to apply BODYART® elements, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as knowledge of the importance of the involvement of functional stand, as well as the knowledge about using chains of muscle fascia in various fitness classes. Also, will be able to evaluate the need for and suitability of BODYART® elements for fitness club customers with different levels of training.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Albin E. 2021. Myofascial Training. Intelligent Movement for Mobility, Performance, and Recovery. Human Cinetics
2	Franclin Eric N. 2012. Dynamic Alignment Throught Imagery. Human Kinetics. 2nd ed.
3	Walton-Fisette, J. L. 2021. Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport / Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette, Kent State University, Deborah A. Wuest, Ithaca College.
4	American College of Sports, M. ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual (6th ed. / editors, Yuri Feito, Meir Magal. American College of Sports Medicine. ed.). 2021. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
5	Hansen John T. 2022. Netter’s Clinical Anatomy. Elsevier
Additional Reading
1	Steinbacher, R., Lê A. 2015. bodyART. Das einzigartige Training für ein neues Körperbewusstsein. Riva Verlag, Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH, München.
2	Klinghardt, Dietrich. 2014. Lehrbuch der Psycho-Kinesiologie, Freiburg: INK – Institut für Neurobiologie nach Dr. Klingenhardt GmbH, 12. Auflage.
3	Blandine Clarais-Germain. 2008. Anatomy of Movement. 2nd. ed. Eastland Press. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
4	Myers T. 2017. Body Reading: Visual Assessment and the Anatomy Trains. North Atlantic.
5	Oatis. Carol A. 2017. Kinesiology. 3rd ed. Wolters Kluwer.
Other Information Sources
1	Physical activity. WHO. 2020.