Different Types of Group Activities

The student must be able to plan a group exercise according to the content, tasks, and the group of visitors.

Assessment criteria

1. Clarity and mutual compliance of the exercise goal and tasks.
2. Relevance of the exercise content to the chosen type of group exercise.
3. Logical structure of the exercise parts and time distribution.
4. Relevance of the choice and sequence of exercises to the exercise goal and the level of physical fitness of the visitors.
5. Compliance of the intensity of the load and dosage of exercises with the group of visitors.
6. Compliance with safety requirements and organizational conditions in the exercise plan.

Type of assessment: test.

Condition for receiving a test: a test is given if the group exercise plan is fully developed and meets all the specified assessment criteria.

Students explain the principles of the structure of the lesson orally.

Assessment criteria

1. The structural parts of the fitness group lesson are correctly named and described.
2. The purpose and tasks of each part of the lesson are explained.
3. The sequence of the content and exercises of the lesson is justified.
4. The changes in the intensity of the load in different parts of the lesson are explained.
5. Accurate professional terminology is used and a logical, understandable explanation is given.

Type of assessment: test.

Condition for obtaining a test: the test is awarded if the oral explanation meets all the specified assessment criteria.

Students orally describe the types of group fitness classes and methodological principles.

Assessment criteria

1. Correctly named and distinguished from each other types of group fitness classes.
2. Described the purpose, content and structure of each type of class.
3. Explained the basic methodological principles of the respective type of class.
4. Described the sequence of exercises, intensity and dosage of the load.
5. Used accurate professional terminology and provided a logical, understandable oral description.

Type of assessment: test.

Condition for obtaining a test: the test is awarded if the oral description meets all the specified assessment criteria.

The effects of physical exercise on the body (oral explanation).

Assessment criteria

1. The purpose of the exercise and the muscle groups involved in its execution are correctly described.
2. The effects of the exercise on the musculoskeletal system are explained.
3. The effects of the exercise on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are explained.
4. The effects of the exercise are reasonably linked to the intensity, duration and dosage of the exercise.
5. The suitability of the exercise for the physical fitness level of the visitors is explained.
6. Accurate professional terminology is used and a logical, understandable explanation is given.

Condition for passing the test: the test is awarded if the oral explanation meets all the specified assessment criteria.

Students verbally name and perform the starting position and movement using terminology in English.

Assessment criteria

1. Correctly named basic terms used in fitness group classes in English.
2. Correctly explained the meaning of the terms and indicated their equivalents in Latvian.
3. Terms pronounced clearly and understandably.
4. Terms used appropriately in the context of the exercise and movement.
5. Exercise performance instructions formulated precisely and logically.
6. Provided justified answers to lecturer's questions.

Condition for obtaining a test: the student correctly explains the meaning of the terms and appropriately uses basic terminology in English in exercise performance instructions.

Students demonstrate the execution of movement, indicating the possibility of modification.

Evaluation criteria

1. Correctly demonstrated starting positions of exercises and sequence of movements.
2. Correct execution technique, movement control and appropriate range of motion.
3. Exercise execution corresponds to the specified intensity of load.
4. The proposed modifications are methodically justified and suitable for different levels of physical fitness of visitors.
5. Inventory is used technically correctly and safely.
6. The demonstration is clear, sequential and supplemented with precise verbal instructions.

Condition for obtaining the test: the test is awarded if the demonstration meets all the specified evaluation criteria and the exercises are performed safely.

Students demonstrate and explain how to create variations of modifications with and without equipment.

Evaluation criteria

1. The basic movement is demonstrated technically correctly and safely.
2. The modifications are logically derived from the basic movement and retain its purpose.
3. The simplified modification appropriately reduces the complexity or intensity of the exercise.
4. The complex modification methodically increases the complexity or intensity of the exercise.
5. Equipment is used purposefully and safely in creating modifications.
6. The choice of modifications is reasonably linked to the level of physical fitness of the visitors.
7. The demonstration and oral explanation are sequential, accurate, and terminologically correct.

Condition for obtaining a test: The test is awarded if the student demonstrates the basic movement and its modifications technically correctly and safely, explains their choice reasonably, and meets all the specified evaluation criteria.

Students lead a class of their choice (from the group classes they have learned).

10 With distinction

The class is planned and led with distinction, independently and professionally. The content fully corresponds to the goal and the preparedness of the participants. The load is precisely managed, methodically sound modifications are demonstrated, and high-quality feedback is provided.

9 Excellent

The class fully meets the requirements and is led professionally. Only minor irrelevancies are allowed, which do not affect the quality and safety of the class.

8 Very good

All essential requirements are met. Individual shortcomings in load management, modification selection, or feedback provision are detected, which do not affect the achievement of the class goal.

7 Good

The class is planned and led well overall. There are some methodological or organizational inaccuracies, but the class goal is achieved and safety is ensured.

6 Almost good

The basic requirements are met, but several shortcomings are detected in the structure of the class, the sequence of exercises, the intensity of the load, modifications, or feedback.

5 Satisfactory

The class is implemented overall, but there are significant methodological and organizational shortcomings in its management. The main goal is achieved, and safety requirements are met.

4 Almost satisfactory

The class meets minimum requirements. The structure and management are incomplete, the selection of exercises and load dosage is partially justified, but the class is implemented safely.

3 Poor

Significant shortcomings are detected in the planning and management of the class. The goal is only partially achieved, and modifications of exercises and feedback are inadequate.

2 Very poor

Only individual skills in leading a class are demonstrated. There is a lack of logical structure, appropriate load management, and safe organization.

1 Very, very poor

The student is unable to independently plan and lead the chosen group class. The requirements for the final work are not met.