Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pilates
Course Code
LSPA_584
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Medicine; Public Health
LQF
All Levels
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
Kristiana.Jansone@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with information and knowledge about Pilates method basics, develop practical skills in Pilates mat exercises without/with small equipment, develop understanding of Pilates exercises application, motivate the integration of Pilates exercises into individual physical activities to improve the susceptibility of the support and movement system.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows Pilates history, guiding principles and terminology.
Individual work and tests
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method.
2.Understand the breathing techniques specific to the Pilates method.
Individual work and tests
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method. • Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises.
3.Knows body neutral position, body segments of stability and mobility.
Individual work and tests
Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises. • Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method.
4.Is familiar with the muscle groups involved in Pilates exercises.
Individual work and tests
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method. • Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises.
Skills
1.Perform Pilates basic exercises correctly.
Individual work and tests
Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises.
2.Variate Pilates exercises without/with small equipment according to physical fitness and health.
3.Purposefully apply the small Pilates equipment and justify its use.
Individual work and tests
Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises.
Competences
1.Able to perform Pilates exercises independently without/with small equipment, according to their physical fitness and health.
Individual work and tests
Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises.
2.Evaluate the use of the Pilates method according to the chosen profession and personal interests.
Individual work and tests
Prescience on the Pilates method.
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.
Prescience on the Pilates method. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student shall establish, submit to e-studies and present a presentation regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or according to personal interests. |
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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.
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students in a class fill out the test with a choice of answers about Pilates’ method history, basic principles and terminology. |
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2.
Description and demonstration of Pilates exercises. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student creates and submits three descriptions of Pilates exercises to e-studies. One of the submitted exercises, in accordance with the instructions of the lecturer, shall be demonstrated by the student in person. |
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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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Pilates history, basic principles and terminology, neutral positions.
Description
In the lesson, students exercise a short Pilates demo class, are introduced to the history, fundamentals and terminology of Pilates’s method. |
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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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Segments of neutral body position, stability and mobility within the Pilates method.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to perform neutral body positions and learn knowledge of the body’s stability, mobility segments. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy.) |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Segments of neutral body position, stability and mobility within the Pilates method.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to perform neutral body positions and learn knowledge of the body’s stability, mobility segments. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy.) |
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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 mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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Class/Seminar
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pilates mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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Gym
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Topics
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Pilates mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Gym
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Topics
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Execution of Pilates exercises using small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates rug exercises, the influences, the muscle groups involved, contraindications and variations thereof with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Execution of Pilates exercises using small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates rug exercises, the influences, the muscle groups involved, contraindications and variations thereof with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Formation of Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes.
Description
Creating short Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes using acquired Pilates exercises without/with small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Formation of Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes.
Description
Creating short Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes using acquired Pilates exercises without/with small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Use of Pilates exercises to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to vary exercises according to specific health conditions: age of seniors, prenatal-postnatal period, etc. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Use of Pilates exercises to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to vary exercises according to specific health conditions: age of seniors, prenatal-postnatal period, etc. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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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Presentation.
Description
Student shall establish, submit to e-studies and present a presentation regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or according to personal interests. |
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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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Presentation.
Description
Student shall establish, submit to e-studies and present a presentation regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or according to personal interests. |
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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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Exam lesson.
Description
In the lesson, the student demonstrates and explains the performance, variations, contraindications and effects of one Pilates exercise according to a description of three exercises submitted previously in e-studies. |
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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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Exam lesson.
Description
In the lesson, the student demonstrates and explains the performance, variations, contraindications and effects of one Pilates exercise according to a description of three exercises submitted previously in e-studies. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
|
Pilates history, basic principles and terminology, neutral positions.
Description
In the lesson, students exercise a short Pilates demo class, are introduced to the history, fundamentals and terminology of Pilates’s method. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Segments of neutral body position, stability and mobility within the Pilates method.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to perform neutral body positions and learn knowledge of the body’s stability, mobility segments. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pilates mat exercises without the small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates mat exercises, the muscle groups involved, influences, contraindications and variations thereof without the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
|
Execution of Pilates exercises using small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates rug exercises, the influences, the muscle groups involved, contraindications and variations thereof with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
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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
|
2
|
Topics
|
Execution of Pilates exercises using small equipment.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the performance of Pilates rug exercises, the influences, the muscle groups involved, contraindications and variations thereof with the small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Formation of Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes.
Description
Creating short Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes using acquired Pilates exercises without/with small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Formation of Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes.
Description
Creating short Pilates exercise programmes for individual purposes using acquired Pilates exercises without/with small equipment. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Use of Pilates exercises to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Description
In the lesson, students learn to vary exercises according to specific health conditions: age of seniors, prenatal-postnatal period, etc. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Presentation.
Description
Student shall establish, submit to e-studies and present a presentation regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or according to personal interests. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Presentation.
Description
Student shall establish, submit to e-studies and present a presentation regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or according to personal interests. |
|
Exam lesson.
Description
In the lesson, the student demonstrates and explains the performance, variations, contraindications and effects of one Pilates exercise according to a description of three exercises submitted previously in e-studies. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
In the lesson, the student demonstrates and explains the performance, variations, contraindications and effects of one Pilates exercise according to a description of three exercises submitted previously in e-studies. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Geweniger V., Bohlander A. 2014. Pilates – A Teachers’ Manual. Springer.Suitable for English stream
2.
Isacowitz R., Clippinger K. 2020. Pilates Anatomy. Second edition, Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
3.
Ward T. Science of Pilates. 2022. Understand The Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. Dorling Kindersley Ltd.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Cunley L. 2024. Somatic Exercises for Nervous System regulation 101: transform stress & overwhelm into calm & power:10 mins a day : 28-day beginner's plan & 55 easy exercises.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Pilates Method Alliance.Suitable for English stream