Highlights in Fitness
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in conducting practical classes using the latest methods in fitness. The aim of the course is to provide general information about the Functional training of the New generation (beginning of the 21st century) with a holistic approach, explaining the history and directions of its formation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, Physiology, Basics of health sports, Basics of gymnastics and terminology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of learning the study course, students name different methods and types of classes – exercise for health and characterise their nature, will be able to define what holistic functional training and its mandatory composition components mean.
2.Will be able to characterize R. Stainbacher’s holistic functional training system, BODYART ®, and its top programs.
Skills
1.As a result of learning the study course, students recognize various exercise methods for health and assess the necessity of practicing them for fitness clients.and will be able to practically lead the introductory part of BODYART® training (the first 2 Energy phases), will be able to define and use BODYART® breathing techniques and will be able to use appropriate terminology.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and basic skills, students analyse, plan, realize and synthesize exercises and types of classes of different exercise methods for health, WILL be able to apply ELEMENTS of BODYART ®, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as knowledge of the importance of muscle fascia chain engagement and functional posture in different fitness classes.
2.Will be able to assess the necessity and suitability of applying BODYART ® elements to fitness club customers with different levels of fitness.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Negotiation in the course process, independent work with literary sources and Internet resources. |
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Video footage |
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Video footage of the student conducting THE first two energy phases of BODYART ®, i.e., has been independently prepared, filmed and sent to the lecturer. 7 exercises over 10 minutes using the correct terminology, demonstrating proper and high-quality motion execution, according to THE BODYART ® methodology. |
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Examination
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Attendance; activity |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Attendance, active participation in classes |
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Test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3.
Fulfillment of independent work |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Structure of classical and classical step aerobics training, basic steps, step modifications, progressions, creation of symmetric and asymmetric blocks. Work with music. Non-verbal cues.
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Gym
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Structure of classical and classical step aerobics training, basic steps, step modifications, progressions, creation of symmetric and asymmetric blocks. Work with music. Non-verbal cues.
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Gym
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Topics
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The main basic principles of the functional step class. Planes of motion, basic exercises. The structure of the training, the creation of combinations in the progression. Dance lesson (LATINO) Training structure, basic dance steps, their modifications.
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The main basic principles of the functional step class. Planes of motion, basic exercises. The structure of the training, the creation of combinations in the progression. Dance lesson (LATINO) Training structure, basic dance steps, their modifications.
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On site
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Gym
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Topics
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Practical master class BODYART Basic (level 1 program, lesson structure, exercise groups, basic principles of giving verbal instructions and BODYART breathing techniques. Practical BODYART International master class with a cardio part.
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Study room
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Topics
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The history and directions of the new generation of functional training. Holistic functional training system - R. Steinbacher's BODYART®. Synergy of Eastern and Western knowledge in the BODYART system and holistic principles
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Practical master class BODYART Basic (level 1 program, lesson structure, exercise groups, basic principles of giving verbal instructions and BODYART breathing techniques. Practical BODYART International master class with a cardio part.
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Practical master class BODYART Flow (Level 2 program, Meridians, lesson differences and the main goals of the program. Practical master class BODYART Stretch
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Practical master class BODYART Flow (Level 2 program, Meridians, lesson differences and the main goals of the program. Practical master class BODYART Stretch
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Practical master class BODYART Dynamic (groups of exercises - dynamic and structural units). Practical master class BODYART Medical & Recovery
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Study room
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Practical master class BODYART Dynamic (groups of exercises - dynamic and structural units). Practical master class BODYART Medical & Recovery
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Practical master class BODYART Energy (Meridians and psycho-kinesiology)
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Gym
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Exercise for health - neurodynamic exercises
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Study room
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Other current exercise methods and techniques - for health
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Exercise for health - neurodynamic exercises
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Exercise for health - exercises with rubber bands
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Study room
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Exercise for health - exercises with rubber bands
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Exercise for health - a method of callanetics
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Study room
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Exercise for health - a method of callanetics
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Study room
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Topics
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Practical test
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Structure of classical and classical step aerobics training, basic steps, step modifications, progressions, creation of symmetric and asymmetric blocks. Work with music. Non-verbal cues.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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The main basic principles of the functional step class. Planes of motion, basic exercises. The structure of the training, the creation of combinations in the progression. Dance lesson (LATINO) Training structure, basic dance steps, their modifications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Practical master class BODYART Basic (level 1 program, lesson structure, exercise groups, basic principles of giving verbal instructions and BODYART breathing techniques. Practical BODYART International master class with a cardio part.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Practical master class BODYART Flow (Level 2 program, Meridians, lesson differences and the main goals of the program. Practical master class BODYART Stretch
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Practical master class BODYART Dynamic (groups of exercises - dynamic and structural units). Practical master class BODYART Medical & Recovery
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Practical master class BODYART Energy (Meridians and psycho-kinesiology)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Exercise for health - neurodynamic exercises
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Exercise for health - exercises with rubber bands
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Exercise for health - a method of callanetics
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Albin E. 2021. Myofascial Training. Intelligent Movement for Mobility, Performance, and Recovery. Human Cinetics
Franclin Eric N. 2023. Dynamic Alignment Throught Imagery. Human Kinetics. 2nd ed.
Walton-Fisette, J. L. 2021. Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport / Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette, Kent State University, Deborah A. Wuest, Ithaca College.
American College of Sports, M. ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual (6th ed. / editors, Yuri Feito, Meir Magal. American College of Sports Medicine. ed.). 2021. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Hansen John T. 2022. Netter’s Clinical Anatomy. Elsevier
Additional Reading
Steinbacher, R., Lê A. 2015. bodyART. Das einzigartige Training für ein neues Körperbewusstsein. Riva Verlag, Münchner Verlagsgruppe GmbH, München.
Klinghardt, Dietrich. 2014. Lehrbuch der Psycho-Kinesiologie, Freiburg: INK – Institut für Neurobiologie nach Dr. Klingenhardt GmbH, 12. Auflage.
Blandine Clarais-Germain. 2008. Anatomy of Movement. 2nd. ed. Eastland Press. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
Myers T. 2017. Body Reading: Visual Assessment and the Anatomy Trains. North Atlantic.
Oatis. Carol A. 2017. Kinesiology. 3rd ed. Wolters Kluwer.
Other Information Sources
Physical activity. WHO. 2020.