Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pilates
Course Code
LSPA_596
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Kanneniece
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
inese.kanneniece@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with information and knowledge about Pilates, develop practical skills in Pilates exercises and develop understanding of Pilates exercises.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Knows Pilates’ basic principles and terminology.
Individual work and tests
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method • Demonstration of Pilates exercises
2.2. Describes the respiratory techniques specific to the Pilates method.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration of Pilates exercises • Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method
3.Describes the muscle groups involved in Pilates exercises.
Individual work and tests
Test on the basic principles and terminology of the Pilates method • Demonstration of Pilates exercises
Skills
1.Can execute Pilates basic exercises correctly.
2.Knows how to vary exercise according to physical fitness and health status.
3.Knows how to apply Pilates small equipment.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration of Pilates exercises
Competences
1.Able to perform Pilates exercises independently according to their physical fitness and state of health.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration of Pilates exercises
2.Evaluate the use of the Pilates method according to the chosen profession and personal interests.
Individual work and tests
Presentation
Assessment
Examination
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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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Test
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Test with multiple choice of answers |
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2.
Presentation |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student prepares, submits and presents a presentation in e-studies regarding the application of the Pilates method in the chosen profession or in accordance with personal interests. |
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3.
Demonstration of Pilates exercises |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student creates and submits 3 descriptions of Pilates exercises in 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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Lecture
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2
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The history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates.
Description
The lecture introduces students to the history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates’s method. |
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The history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates.
Description
The lecture introduces students to the history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates’s method. |
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The history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates.
Description
The lecture introduces students to the history, basic principles and terminology of Pilates’s method. |
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Mastering Pilates exercises.
Description
Students are taught the starting positions and performance of Pilates exercises |
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Mastering Pilates exercises.
Description
Students are taught the starting positions and performance of Pilates exercises |
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Pilates exercise modifications
Description
Students learn principles of exercise modifications |
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Pilates exercise modifications
Description
Students learn principles of exercise modifications |
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Pilates exercise modifications
Description
Students learn principles of exercise modifications |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Pilates Intermediate level exercises
Description
Students apply intermediate level Pilates exercises |
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Pilates Intermediate level exercises
Description
Students apply intermediate level Pilates exercises |
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Pilates exercises using different small equipment
Description
Students learn to integrate Pilates small equipment into exercise performance |
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Pilates exercises using different small equipment
Description
Students learn to integrate Pilates small equipment into exercise performance |
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Use of Pilates exercises for supporting healthy lifestyle
Description
Students learn the possibilities for using the Pilates method to promote healthy lifestyles, including in cases of specific physiological conditions such as prenatal - postnatal period and exercising for seniors |
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Class/Seminar
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Topics
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Use of Pilates exercises for supporting healthy lifestyle
Description
Students learn the possibilities for using the Pilates method to promote healthy lifestyles, including in cases of specific physiological conditions such as prenatal - postnatal period and exercising for seniors |
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Test
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Online
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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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Test
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Exam
Description
Demonstrating of Pilates exercises |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinger. 2020. Pilates Anatomy. 2nd edition (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
Isacowitz R. 2023. Pilates. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
3.
Bander L. 2024. Vital Core Training: improve strength and reduce pain with functional movement. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
4.
Myers T.W. 2021. Anatomy Trains: myofascial meridians for manual therapists and movement professionals. Elsevier.Suitable for English stream
5.
Bushman B. 2025. Fitness rofessionals handbook. 8ht edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
6.
Ungaro A. „Pilates: body in motion”. United States, DK, 2016Suitable for English stream
7.
Robinsone L., Tomsons G. „Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata PILATES”, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Pilates J.H. Return to Life. Pilates Method Alliance, Incorporated. 2nd edition, 2012.Suitable for English stream
2.
Ward T. Science of Pilates. Understand The Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice. Dorling Kindersley Ltd., 2022Suitable for English stream
3.
Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw. 2019. The Pilates Bible. Kyle Books; 1st editionSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Pilates Method Alliance.Suitable for English stream
2.
Youtobe: Upside-Down Pilates.Suitable for English stream