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Pilates Method and Health Gymnastics (SUUK_213)

About Study Course

Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Kristiana Jansone
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy

Objective

To teach the theory of Pilates exercise system and to build awareness of the integration of Pilates in Health Fitness routine. To teach Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness with and without equipment. To master Pilates session management.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, desirable knowledge in psychology, pedagogy; culture of movement; basics of gymnastics and terminology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the study course, students will know Pilates as part of health sport theory and methods; aspects of Pilates instructors professionalism; Pilates exercise techniques.

Skills

1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to perform technically correct Pilates basic exercises; to conduct Pilates classes methodically correctly, or to synthesize and dose them; correctly correct customer mistakes and control the technique of performing exercises; compile different programs of classes depending on the chosen goal, group preparation or equipment to be used in the class.

Competence

1.Exercise methods: Pilates lesson: appropriate introductory part; movement execution technique; logical sequence of exercises in the exercise program, and correction of technic.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health care sports specialist3First levelLimited choiceKristiana Jansone
About Study CourseObjectivePrerequisitesLearning outcomesStudy course planning
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