Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pilates Method and Health Gymnastics
Course Code
LSPA_598
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristiana Jansone
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Students should be taught the basics of Pilates theory, explain anatomical, physiological aspects of Pilates method impact, teach Pilates exercises, Pilates class program building principles and basic principles for conducting these classes, and develop understanding of Pilates integration into health sport (fitness) programmes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology, sports training theory, pedagogy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows Pilates’ theory as a health sport (fitness) method and understands the effects of this technique on the body.
Individual work and tests
Video analysis. • Test with multiple choice of answers on Pilates theory questions.
2.Students is familiar with the repertoire of Pilates carpet exercises, the effects, applications and contraindications of these exercises.
Individual work and tests
Test with multiple choice of answers on Pilates theory questions. • Video analysis.
3.Understand the possibilities of integrating Pilates groups or individual exercise classes into a fitness program.
Individual work and tests
Test with multiple choice of answers on Pilates theory questions.
Skills
1.Students technically correctly perform Pilates mat exercises without equipment and with equipment.
Individual work and tests
Submitting a video of the performance and presentation of three Pilates exercises.
2.Students independently plan low, medium and high intensity Pilates group mat exercise classes.
Individual work and tests
Creating and conducting a Pilates group mat lesson program.
3.Students methodically correctly conduct low, low, medium and high intensity Pilates group mat exercise classes.
Individual work and tests
Submitting a video of the performance and presentation of three Pilates exercises. • Creating and conducting a Pilates group mat lesson program.
4.Students plan Pilates individual mat exercise classes.
Competences
1.Using today’s recommended methodology, students conduct a Pilates group mat class without or with small equipment.
Individual work and tests
Creating and conducting a Pilates group mat lesson program.
2.Christically evaluates and justifies self-performance in conducting Pilates mat class without or with small equipment.
Individual work and tests
Creating and conducting a Pilates group mat lesson program.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Video analysis. |
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Test
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Video analysis of Pilates mat exercise class, which includes answers to specific questions. The work is put into e-studies. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Test with multiple choice of answers on Pilates theory questions. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The lesson completes a test that tests knowledge of Pilates method theory and demonstrates the student’s understanding of the integrity of Pilates theory and anatomy, physiology, pedagogy, sports training theory, basics of exercise and terminology. |
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2.
Submitting a video of the performance and presentation of three Pilates exercises. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student chooses three Pilates exercises and captures three separate videos showing and explaining the performance of these exercises. The videos are submitted to e-Studios. |
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3.
Creating and conducting a Pilates group mat lesson program. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student creates Pilates group mat class program and submits it to e-studies. In person, the student conducts a shortened version of this program for members of the group. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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History and theoretical basics of the Pilates method.
Description
The lecture briefly discusses the history and development of Pilates today, explains its effects on the body, the possibilities for using Pilates and the integration of Pilates classes into health sports (fitness) programmes. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, sports training theory, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
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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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3
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Topics
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Pilates mat basic exercises for different intensity levels of physical fitness without the small equipment.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
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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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3
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Topics
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Pilates mat basic exercises for different intensity levels of physical fitness without the small equipment.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
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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3
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Topics
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Pilates mat base exercises for different levels of fitness with small inventory.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
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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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3
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Topics
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Principles for designing Pilates groups and individual mat exercise programs.
Description
The lesson teaches the principles of building Pilates groups and individual mat exercise programs. (Interdisciplinary: sports training theory, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
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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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3
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Topics
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Principles for conducting Pilates mat exercise classes.
Description
The lesson learns conducting Pilates mat classes and, at the same time, repeating the repertoire of learned exercises without/ with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: basics of exercise and terminology, pedagogy.) |
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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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3
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Topics
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Exam lesson.
Description
Students conduct a shortened Pilates mat exercise class for group members according to a Pilates mat class program without/with small inventory submitted in e-studies. Answer additional questions from the lecturer and provides an reasoned assessment of his or her performance. |
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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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3
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
Students conduct a shortened Pilates mat exercise class for group members according to a Pilates mat class program without/with small inventory submitted in e-studies. Answer additional questions from the lecturer and provides an reasoned assessment of his or her performance. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
History and theoretical basics of the Pilates method.
Description
The lecture briefly discusses the history and development of Pilates today, explains its effects on the body, the possibilities for using Pilates and the integration of Pilates classes into health sports (fitness) programmes. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, sports training theory, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat basic exercises for different intensity levels of physical fitness without the small equipment.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat basic exercises for different intensity levels of physical fitness without the small equipment.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat base exercises for different levels of fitness with small inventory.
Description
The lesson teaches Pilates mat base exercises with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Principles for designing Pilates groups and individual mat exercise programs.
Description
The lesson teaches the principles of building Pilates groups and individual mat exercise programs. (Interdisciplinary: sports training theory, basics of exercise and terminology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Principles for conducting Pilates mat exercise classes.
Description
The lesson learns conducting Pilates mat classes and, at the same time, repeating the repertoire of learned exercises without/ with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: basics of exercise and terminology, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
Students conduct a shortened Pilates mat exercise class for group members according to a Pilates mat class program without/with small inventory submitted in e-studies. Answer additional questions from the lecturer and provides an reasoned assessment of his or her performance. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
Students conduct a shortened Pilates mat exercise class for group members according to a Pilates mat class program without/with small inventory submitted in e-studies. Answer additional questions from the lecturer and provides an reasoned assessment of his or her performance. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Geweniger V., Bohlander A. 2014. “Pilates A Teacher’s Manual”. Exercises with Mats and Equipment for Prevention and Rehabilitation. Springer Medizin.
2.
Isacowitz R., Clippinger K. 2020. Pilates Anatomy. Second edition. Human Kinetics.
3.
Ward T. 2022. Science of Pilates. Understand The Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
Additional Reading
1.
Bushman B. 2025. Fitness Professionals Handbook. 8th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2.
Hogan S. 2021. Built From Broken. Salt Wrap.
Other Information Sources
1.
Pilates Method Alliance.