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Study Course Description

Pilates Method and Health Gymnastics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_267
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts

Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

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.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, desirable knowledge in psychology, pedagogy; culture of movement; basics of gymnastics and terminology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.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

1.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.

Competences

1.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.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Planning, compiling and managing programs for various classes of health gymnastics.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Exercise and exercise management, correct execution technique.
2.

Examination

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Class attendance and active participation – 30% Independent works – 25% 7 colloquia – 25% Practical exam – 20%

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pilates gymnastics method and theory. Health gymnastics and physical activities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pilates gymnastics method and theory. Health gymnastics and physical activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness using equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness using equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pilates gymnastics method and theory. Health gymnastics and physical activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness (classical series).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Pilates exercises for different levels of fitness using equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management, compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Basics of health gymnastics management using fitness equipment. Compilation, demonstration and analysis of exercise complexes with fitness equipment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Geweniger V., Bohlander A. Pilates A Teacher’s Manual, Exercises with Mats and Equipment for Prevention and Rehabilitation. Springer Medizin, 2014, P.310

2.

Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007, 135lpp. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.

3.

Ungaro A. Pilates body in motion. United States, DK, 2016, P.178

4.

Noriss K.M. Skaistumam, vingrumam, veselībai. Rīga: Avots, 2020, 120 lpp.

Additional Reading

1.

Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176 lpp.

Other Information Sources

1.

Youtobe kanāls: Upside-Down Pilates Season 1, u.c.