Conducting Exercises and Leisure Weight Classes (LSPA_551)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students' understanding of modern and evidence-based training principles in health sports and to promote the development of professional skills in planning, leading and evaluating safe, effective and structured training sessions with weights, free weights and body weight exercises. The course is focused on adapting the training process to people with different levels of physical fitness and health, integrating principles of physical fitness development, injury prevention and health promotion.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of human anatomy: structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, major muscle groups, joints and movement anatomy.Basic knowledge of physiology: function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous and muscular systems at rest and during exercise, and adaptation of the body to physical exercise.Basic knowledge of biochemistry: basic principles of energy metabolism and function of the main energy systems during exercise of different intensity and duration.Ability to link anatomy, physiology and biochemistry knowledge to human movement, exercise performance and the body's response to physical exercise.
Learning outcomes
1.Describes the principles of application of cardio and strength training, free weights and bodyweight exercises in health sports and their importance in developing physical fitness.
1.Demonstrate technically correct and safe exercise execution using strength and cardio equipment, free weights, body weight, and resistance bands.
1.Develops and justifies an individually tailored strength and cardio training programme, taking into account the client’s goals, physical fitness level, state of health and physical activity recommendations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Coach | 4 | All levels | Limited choice |
