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Study Course Description

Group Practical Classes in the Fitness Clubs

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_160
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 Cigoriņu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

Objective

Provide in-depth knowledge of current classes in the fitness industry.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Ability to navigate a wide range of group lessons, as well as tailor the lesson to the client's wishes and needs.

Skills

1.Student is able to create a group lesson plan with different tasks taking into account exercise progressions and regressions.

Competences

1.Student becomes familiar with the range of fitness club group activities and understands the difference between group activities. Is able to make a plan for group training taking into account the diversity of the group and to adapt it.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
After the ticket has been drawn out, the student must draw up a training plan for the relevant type of training with the appropriate equipment.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
-
The work will be evaluated after drawing up a plan – whether all exercises are offered progressions, regressions, whether the inventory is used effectively (using all its features). Whether the core exercise type (cardio, power or mind body) is respected.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Division of group activities. Mind body or low intensity classes, their specifics. Tutorial – bodyART.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Cardio type classes and their specifics. Musical rhythm classes, time control classes. Tutorial – Nike Training Club.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Strength classes and their specifics. Adaptation of the lessons to the specifics of the group. Tutorial – GRIP.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Control – ticket with a training type, equipment used in the lesson, preparation of a group lesson plan offering progression and regression for all exercises.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

ACE "Group Fitness Instructor Manual"

Additional Reading

1.

R.Upmanis. "Ejam Vingrot"

Other Information Sources

1.

A.Hutchinson. “Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?”