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Pilates
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:04:08
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_178 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy | Target Audience: | Medical Services; Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Inese Kanneniece | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk 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) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 16 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 16 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, gymnastics and terminology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To introduce students with the Pilates method, to promote the formation of practical skills and abilities in the implementation of the elements. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Learning the history and basic movementsof Pilates and following the basic principles. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 2 | Planning of Pilates exercise series. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 3 | Modifications of Pilates Beginners' level exercises. | Classes | 4.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Pilates Intermediate level exercises. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Pilates exercises using different small equipment. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Use of Pilates exercises for supporting healthy lifestyle. | Classes | 4.00 | gym | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | During the study course, students perform Pilates exercises independently and in groups, paying special attention to their proper performance technique and breathing. Prepare the description of one Pilates exercise according to the requirements and submit it in e-studies. Prepare and demonstrate Pilates training program according to students' level of physical fitness . | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Participation and active participation in practical classes makes up 60% of the mark (if 13 classes are attended, it gives 6 points). 40% of the mark (4 points in total) the student receives for the completion of theory and practical tasks at the end of the study course, ratio 1:1 (50:50). Both the theoretical answer and the performance of practical tasks are evaluated in a 0 or 1 or 2 point system, respectively, where 2 points is the maximum. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of mastering the study course, students will have acquired following knowledge: • define the Pilates exercise system; • Pilates history and benefits; • explain the Pilates exercise technique and the role of the "Powerhouse"; • define in the basic principles of the Pilates method. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of the study course the student will be able to: • to execute the Pilates basic exercises properly; • use Pilates exercises for health promotion; • variate Pilates exercises for different purposes; • choose and implement Pilates exercises for themselves by applying Pilates principles. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the proper Pilates exercise technique and the need to use it to improve health and physical fitness level, as well as correctly execute Pilates basic movements and their modifications by using Pilates basic principles of motion. The student must know and understand the theory, tasks and objectives of the Pilates exercise system. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinger (2020). Pilates Anatomy. 2nd edition (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Ungaro A. „Pilates: body in motion”. United States, DK, 2016 | ||||||||
| 3 | Robinsone L., Tomsons G. „Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata PILATES”, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002 (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 4 | Herdman A. „The Pilates directory”. United Kingdom, Grange books, 2004 (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 5 | Brignell, Roger The Pilates Handbook / Roger Brignell. New York : Rosen Publishing, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 6 | Geweniger V., Bohlander A. "Pilates A Teacher's Manual", Exercises with Mats and Equipment for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Springer Medizin, 2014., P310 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pilates J.H. Return to Life. Pilates Method Alliance, Incorporated. 2nd edition, 2012. | ||||||||
| 2 | Ward T. Science of Pilates. Understand The Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. Dorling Kindersley Ltd., 2022 | ||||||||
| 3 | Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw (2019) The Pilates Bible. Kyle Books; 1st edition | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Pilates Method Alliance. ttps://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/ | ||||||||
| 2 | Yotobe kanāls: Upside-Down Pilates. | ||||||||
