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Pilates Method and Health Gymnastics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:14.07.2023 10:39:26
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_213LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget 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)7Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes21
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Lectures3
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes21
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, desirable knowledge in psychology, pedagogy; culture of movement; basics of gymnastics and terminology.
Objective:
To teach the theory of Pilates exercise system, Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness with and without equipment. To master pilates and health gymnastics lesson management.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Pilates gymnastics method and theory. Health gymnastics and physical activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).Classes2.00gym
3Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness using equipment.Classes1.00gym
4Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.Classes2.00gym
5Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.Classes2.00gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Pilates gymnastics method and theory. Health gymnastics and physical activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).Classes2.00gym
3Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness using equipment.Classes1.00gym
4Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.Classes2.00gym
5Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.Classes2.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Planning, compiling and managing programs for various classes of health gymnastics. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Class attendance and active participation – 30%; Independent works – 25%; 7 colloquia – 25%; Practical exam – 20%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of the study course, students will know Pilates and health gymnastics methods and their theory; aspects of coach professionalism; Pilates and health gymnastics Exercise Techniques; the basics of planning and compiling a health gymnastics classes.
Skills:As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to perform technically correct Pilates basic exercises, health gymnastics basic exercises; to conduct Pilates and health gymnastics 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.
Competencies:Exercise methods: Pilates and health gymnastics theory, health gymnastics lesson: appropriate introductory part; movement execution technique; logical sequence of exercises in the exercise program, correct error correction.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Geweniger V., Bohlander A. “Pilates A Teacher’s Manual”. Exercises with Mats and Equipment for Prevention and Rehabilitation. Springer Medizin, 2014, P.310
2Ungaro A. “The pilates promise”. Melburne, Munich and Delhi, DK, 2004, P.160
3Herdman A. “The Pilates directory”. United Kingdom, Grange books, 2004, P.210
4Robinsone L., Tomsons G. “Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata PILATES” Zvaigzne ABC, 2002, 183lpp.
5Delavjē F. “Muskulatūras attīstīšana”. Zvaigzne ABC, 2002, 135lpp.
6Ungaro A. “Pilates body in motion”. United States, DK, 2001, P.178
7Brignell R. “Pilates a beginner’s guide”. England D&S Books, 2001, P.112
8Noriss K.M. “Skaistumam, vingrumam, veselībai”. Rīga: Avots, 1999, 120 lpp.
9Auziņa I. “Lielā fitnesa grāmata”. Rīga: “Jumava”, 2000, 225lpp.
Additional Reading
1Ivuškāns A. “Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai”. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176 lpp.
2Патерсон Дж. Система физических упражнений Пилатеса при дефектах осанки и последствиях заболеваний и травм, Издательство БИНОМ, 2015, 480 с
3Пилатес Джозеф Хубертус. Возвращение к жизни через Контрологию Пилатеса. К: Саммит-Книга, 2014, 151с.
4Исаковиц Р., Клиппингер К. “Анатомия пилатеса”. Попурри: Минск, 2012, 240 с.
Other Information Sources
1Youtobe kanāls: Upside-Down Pilates Season 1, u.c.