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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Rudīte Skroderēna
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sports Science

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.

Prerequisites

Systematic attendance of group classes, good physical fitness, sense of music and rhythm, skills in choreography.

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.

Competence

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.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
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