Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Different Types of Fitness Classes
Course Code
LSPA_602
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science; Dentistry; Information and Communication Science; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lūkass Edmunds Teteris
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
Encourage students to acquire the necessary knowledge about different types of fitness classes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites for physical activities are recommended, but knowledge may also be acquired during the learning process if there has been none previously.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to: • describe different health-enhancing types of fitness; • list and classify types of health exercise; • define concepts – Pilates, body toning, Tabata, functional training, etc. • describe the structure of the fitness class; • describe the workout load in each of the proposed types of fitness; • define physical characteristics - strength, durability, flexibility, balance, coordination; • define the term physical load and know the signs of excessive load; • describe sports and fitness functions for a healthy lifestyle.
Skills
1.Students will be able to: • apply strength, balance, stretching flexibility and endurance exercises in different types of fitness classes • be able to use large exercise balls, balance surfaces, dumbbells, etc. equipment used in fitness classes; • be able to vary exercise in different types of fitness classes; • be able to determine your heart rate.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the application of different types of fitness to improve their health and fitness.
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.
Individual work |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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During the study course, students independently improve their physical fitness. During the study course, students independently, working in groups, perform demonstrations of various exercises/exercises using dumbbells, exercise balls, large fitness balls, balance bases, exercise sticks, exercise rubbers, musculature for strengthening and corresponding stretching exercises, create an aerobic load programme by performing various leg and arm movements – walking while exercising. Evaluate the intensity of the class by controlling the SF during the class, perform aerobic, strength, flexibility exercises independently to take care of improving your physical fitness. the student receives 60% of the grade (6 points in total) for performing theory and practical tasks at the end of the study course, a ratio of 1:1 (50: 50). Both the theory answer and the practical tasks are evaluated in a 10-point system, respectively, where 10 points is the maximum. |
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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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1.
Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Participation and active participation in practice accounts for 40% of the grade (if 10 classes have been attended, it amounts to 4 points). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Introductory lesson
Description
Introductory lesson - a theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests, attendance. |
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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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Circle training – using different equipment
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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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Balance lesson
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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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Interval training Tabata
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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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Pilates for beginners
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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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Strength class in gym
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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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-
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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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Interval training – with personal weight and using different equipment
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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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Fatburner (cardio) lesson
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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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Body toning lesson
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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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Functional training – using different equipment
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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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Functional workout
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Introductory lesson
Description
Introductory lesson - a theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests, attendance. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
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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Circle training – using different equipment
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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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Interval training Tabata
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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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Pilates for beginners
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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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Strength class in gym
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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
|
Topics
|
Interval training – with personal weight and using different equipment
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Fatburner (cardio) lesson
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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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Body toning lesson
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Auziņa I. Lielā Fitnesa grāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2000
2.
Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku. Jumava. 2005
3.
Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics, 2009, 248pp
4.
Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2007, 336 pp
5.
Bouchard C., Blair S.N., Haskell W.L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007, 424pp
Additional Reading
1.
Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība 2008
2.
Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. Human Kinetics, 2005, 424 pp
3.
Howley E., Franks B. Health Fitness Instructors Handbok. Human Kinetics, 2003, 584pp