Course: Fitness for live

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Course title Fitness for live
Course code KTV/FFL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Knappová Věra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to teaching, safety instructions, credit requirements, introduction to client diagnostics. 2. Compilation of exercise plans for different age and functional groups of individuals, health bases of applied programs. 3. Health-oriented programs - stretching and toning exercises (Pilates, Power yoga, Tai-chi). 4. Fitness-oriented programs - elements of functional training (Flowin, TRX, circuit training). 5. Health-oriented programs in the outdoor environment (Nordic walking). 6. Medical and functional starting points for strengthening with loads and on machines. Stack of exercises in fitness centers, diagnostics and work with clients. 7. Diagnosis of the client in terms of nutrition, rational diet. 8. Compilation of the menu, healthy plate, food supplements. 9. Drinking regime, principles of nutrition of athletes. 10. Nutritional pathology, metabolic syndrome, addictions. 11. Meditation and relaxation exercises, methods of stress relief in clients. 12. Preventive diagnostics of the client, targeted therapy and its possibilities, a comprehensive concept of the client's personality. 13. Credit test, fulfillment of credit requirements, evaluation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 3 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
have basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in the scope of biology curricula for secondary schools
to use knowledge in the range of studies at the level of physical education at high school
Skills
use and apply practical skills used in warming up, relaxation and basic fitness exercises
to have knowledge of basic muscle groups and their functioning during movement
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to theoretically explain the basic problems of creating fitness and health programs for the general population and for individuals with certain health specifics
to analyze entrance information and create an individually adjusted movement and nutritional program leading to lifestyle recovery
Skills
to practically explain and demonstrate the exercise procedures for fitness and health programs for the general population and for individuals with certain health specifics
analyze the condition of the musculoskeletal system, quality of life and nutrition of a selected individual, compile and defend an individually tailored program leading to the recovery of his lifestyle
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills demonstration
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Self-study of literature
Collaborative instruction
Competences
Practicum
Task-based study method
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Peer evaluation of students
Competences
Peer evaluation of students
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Bean, A. Sports supplement. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4729-0966-4.
  • Holeček, Václav. Stresory učitele. Department of mathematics report series. Vol. 10 I. 2002.
  • Slimáková, Margit. Velmi osobní kniha o zdraví. 2018. ISBN 978-80-265-0753-6.
  • STACKEOVA, D. Fitness programy teorie a praxe.
  • STACKEOVA, D. Fitness-metodika cvičení ve fitness centrech. Praha Karolinum, 2006.
  • Stackeová Daniela. Relaxační techniky ve sportu. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3646-4.
  • Tlapák, P. tonus.
  • Tlapák, P. Tvarování těla pro muže i ženy. Praha : ARSCI, 1999. ISBN 80-86078-00-0.
  • Tlapák Petr. Posilování kloubní kondice. Praha, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7420-037-3.


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