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Pilates
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:29.03.2022 09:15:23
| 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: | Anita Gauruča | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Sports and Nutrition | ||||||||
| 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 basic Pilates and following the basic principles. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 2 | Pilates 24 exercise set. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 3 | Modifications of Pilates level 1 exercises. | Classes | 4.00 | gym | |||||
| 4 | Pilates level 2 exercises. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 5 | Pilates exercises using different equipment. | Classes | 2.00 | gym | |||||
| 6 | Use of Pilates exercises in the modern fitness. | Classes | 4.00 | gym | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | During the study course, students perform and demonstrate Level 1 Pilates exercises independently or in groups, paying special attention to their proper performance technique and breathing. Prepare a 15-minute Pilates training program according to your level of physical fitness, submit a synopsis and demonstrate exercises. | ||||||||
| 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 knowledge and: will define the concept of Pilates exercise method • tell about the founder of the Pilates exercise system and describe the popularity of this method in the world; • will be able to explain the Pilates exercise technique and the role of the "power band" in improving spinal health; • is able to define in depth the six basic principles of the Pilates method; • Identify the key factors that improve health in the Pilates program. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of the study course the student will: • be able to use Pilates exercises for health promotion and disease prevention; • be able to create a simple Pilates training programme for people of different ages and genders; • choose and recommend the right exercises using the basic Pilates training principles; • be able to apply and demonstrate proper breathing techniques in Pilates programme; • be able to evaluate and apply relaxation techniques in the training programme; • be able to explain and motivate themselves and the client to Pilates; • be able to create a workout programme for 15 minutes; • be able to apply and implement Pilates exercises 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 | Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw (2019) The Pilates Bible. Kyle Books; 1st edition | ||||||||
| 2 | Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinger (2011). Pilates Anatomy. 2nd edition (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | Ungaro A. „Pilates: body in motion”. United States, DK, 2016, 178 lpp. | ||||||||
| 4 | Robinsone L., Tomsons G. „Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata PILATES”, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002, 183 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 5 | Herdman A. „The Pilates directory”. United Kingdom, Grange books, 2004, 210 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 6 | Brignell, Roger The Pilates Handbook / Roger Brignell. New York : Rosen Publishing, 2010. 256 lpp (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 7 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students: | ||||||||
| 8 | Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw (2019) The Pilates Bible. Kyle Books; 1st edition | ||||||||
| 9 | Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinger (2011). Pilates Anatomy. 2nd edition (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 10 | Ungaro A. „Pilates: body in motion”. United States, DK, 2016, 178 lpp. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Jogs Ramačakra. „Indiešu jogu māksla elpot”. Rīga: Apgāds „Daugava”, 2004, 104.lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Kacudzo Niši. „Enerģētiskā elpošana”. Rīga: „Vieda”, 2004, 154 lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Youtube kanāls: Upside - Down Pilates | ||||||||
