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Basics of Pilates and Terminology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:24.08.2020 10:38:22
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_067LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Rudīte Skroderēna
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Lectures3
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours27
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Lectures3
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours27
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Pre-requisite knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, knowledge of psychology, gymnastics and terminology.
Objective:
To teach the theory, practical skills and abilities of the Pilates classical gymnastics system.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Pilates method, history of development and application today.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pilates classical Exercise Series.Classes3.00gym
3Pilates classic series exercise technique.Classes2.00gym
4Pilates classical series training methodology.Classes1.00gym
5Pilates classic series lesson management methodology.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Pilates method, history of development and application today.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pilates classical Exercise Series.Classes3.00gym
3Pilates classic series exercise technique.Classes2.00gym
4Pilates classical series training methodology.Classes1.00gym
5Pilates classic series lesson management methodology.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the course, students continuously or in groups perform and demonstrate Pilates classical series exercises, paying particular attention to their proper technique and breathing.
Assessment Criteria:
Examination during the study process (30%), theoretical (30%) and practical examination (40%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:On completion of the study course students acquire basic knowledge in Pilates classical gymnastics system theory, methodology and design.
Skills:During the study course students use the basic movements of a technically correct Pilates exercise, using the basic principles, methodically correctly conducting Pilates classical series classes and dose the load. Are able to correct the mistakes a client makes, as well as to develop different new Pilates classical series programmes according to selected goals.
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 fitness. Methodically correctly conduct Pilates classical series classes and proportion the load, correct customer errors and control exercise technique, compile various Pilates classical programmes depending on the chosen goal.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1 V.Geweniger, A.Bohlander, Pilates - A Teachers' Manual, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, P.310
2Робинсон Л., Фишер Х., Нокс Ж., Томпсон Г., „ПИЛАТЕС - УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ТЕЛОМ”, Минск: „Попурри”, 2009, 272c.
3E.A. Яных, В.A.Захаркина „Управление телом по системе ПИЛАТЕС”, ACT, Донецк: Сталкер, 2008, 159c.
4Алперс Э., Сежел Р., Джентри Л. „ The everything ПИЛАТЕС”, Москва, АСТ: Астрель, 2007, 274 c.
5Ungaro A. „The pilates promise”, London, New York, Melburne, Munich and Delhi, DK, 2004, 160 lpp.
6Herdman A. „The Pilates directory”, United Kingdom, Grange books, 2004, 210 lpp.
7Остин Д. „Пилатес для вас”, Минск, ООО „Попурри”, 2004, 128 c.
8Robinsone L., Tomsons G. „Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata PILATES”, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002, 183lpp.
9Ungaro A. „Pilates body in motion”, United States, DK, 2002, 178 lpp.
10Робинсон Л., Томсон Г. „Управление по методу пилатеса”, Минск, 2004, 130c.
11Brignell R. „Pilates a beginner’s guide”, England D&S Books, 2001, 112 lpp.
12Исаковиц Р., Клиппингер К., Анатомия Пилатеса, Попурри: Минск, 2012 - 240с.
13Isacowitz R., Pilates, Human Kinetics, 2006, 2014 (second edition), P.374
14Пилатес Дж., Миллер У., Возвращение к жизни через Контрологию Пилатеса, Саммит-Книга, 2014.-151с.
Additional Reading
1Jogs Ramačakra „Indiešu māksla elpot”, Rīga:Apgāds „Daugava”2004, 104 lpp.
2Kacudzo Niši „Enerģētiskā elpošana”, Rīga: „Vieda”, 2004, 154 lpp.
3Kristofers M. Noriss „Skaistumam, vingrumam, veselībai”, Rīga:Avots 1999, 120 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0L0VmaeU-M
2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOENXJCiSOc
3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXHjMYTcLZI