Course: Fitness

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Course title Fitness
Course code KTV/FIT
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Levytska Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to teaching, safety instructions, credit requirements. Creation of exercise plans for different age and functional groups of individuals, health bases of applied programs. Health related programs in fitness - stretching and toning exercises. Fitness-oriented programs in fitness - elements of functional training. Fitness-oriented programs - aerobic programs. Health and functional bases for weight training and strengthening on machines. Exercises in fitness - health aspects of strengthening back and abdominal muscles. Exercises in fitness - health aspects of strengthening the muscles of the chest and shoulders. Exercises in fitness - health aspects of strengthening arm muscles, deep stabilizing system of the spine. Exercises in fitness - health aspects of strengthening pelvic muscles, the correct position of the pelvis. Exercises in fitness - health aspects of strengthening the muscles of the lower extremities. Credit test, fulfilling credit requirements.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 3 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to have basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology studied at the university
to have knowledge of muscle function tests and basic entrance movement diagnostics
Skills
to practically apply the issue of health exercise to selected individuals
to diagnose the wrong position of body segments and optimize positioning of a client in basic exercise positions
to have personal experience with some type of strength training
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Student používá a prakticky realizuje teoretické znalosti z oblasti fitness a wellness,
to theoretically explain the basic problems of exercise in fitness centers
to theoretically explain the basic problems of creating fitness training for the general population and for individuals with certain health specifics
to analyze entrance information and create an individually adjusted fitness program according to established criteria
Skills
to practically explain and demonstrate on examples the exercise in fitness for the general population and for individuals with certain health specifics
to analyze the condition of the musculoskeletal system of the selected individual, create and practically demonstrate an individually adjusted fitness program
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Individual study
Students' portfolio
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Seminar
Task-based study method
Skills demonstration
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Seminar work
Portfolio
Skills
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Peer evaluation of students
Competences
Test
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Bean, A. Sports supplement. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4729-0966-4.
  • Jane Johnson. Postural Correction. 2016. ISBN 9781492507123.
  • Kračmar, B. Kineziologická analýza sportovního pohybu.. Praha : TRITON, 2002.
  • STACKEOVA, D. Fitness programy teorie a praxe.
  • STACKEOVA, D. Fitness-metodika cvičení ve fitness centrech. Praha Karolinum, 2006.
  • Tlapák, P. tonus.
  • Tlapák, P. Tvarování těla pro muže i ženy. Praha : ARSCI, 1999. ISBN 80-86078-00-0.
  • Tlapák Petr. Posilování kloubní kondice. Praha, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7420-037-3.


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