Pilates

About Study Course

Department: Department of Individual and Team Sports

ECTS:3

Course supervisor:Kristiana Jansone

Study type:Part-Time, Full time

Course level:All levels

Target audience:Dentistry; Medicine; Public Health

Language:English, Latvian

Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time

Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy

Objective

Provide students with information and knowledge about Pilates method basics, develop practical skills in Pilates mat exercises without/with small equipment, develop understanding of Pilates exercises application, motivate the integration of Pilates exercises into individual physical activities to improve the susceptibility of the support and movement system.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows Pilates history, guiding principles and terminology.

Skills

1.Perform Pilates basic exercises correctly.

Competence

1.Able to perform Pilates exercises independently without/with small equipment, according to their physical fitness and health.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Dentistry	1	All levels	Limited choice	Kristiana Jansone

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Public Health	4	All levels	Limited choice	Kristiana Jansone