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Lecturer(s)
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Kudláček Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Mitáš Josef, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Topics included are: 1. Muscles and bones, 2. Cardiovascular fitness, 3. Flexibility, 4. Strength, 5. Nutrition, 6. Body composition, 7. Disease caused by unhealthy behavior. Topics for lectures and seminars: 1. Introduction, syllabus, requirements, calendar, free exercise, distribution of tasks 2. Chest - Introduction to the fitness and wellness 3. Back + Character of PA and its health benefits 4. Quads, Legs + Calves + PA Recommendations 5. Biceps + Concept of the fitness 6. Triceps + Individual diagnostics of the client 7. Abs + Preparation of the training/exercise program 8. Cardio + Development of fitness components 9. Training 1 + Nutritional supplements 10. Training 2 + Monitoring indicators 11. Training 3 + System INDARES 12. Training 4 + System INDARES 13. Meeting requirements - final test
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 52 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 30 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 23 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Lifetime Physical Fitness course provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and motor skills in the psychomotor area. This course is an activity class, which emphasizes cardiovascular development through continuous aerobic activity and strength training development for overall fitness. The curriculum exposes students to the many aspects of fitness and wellness.
It is expected that the student after taking the course will be able to: - perform required exercises and activities in proper way - explain the concepts of cardiovascular fitness - be familiar with particular muscles and muscle groups - demonstrate the ability to take resting heart rate, determine work out intensity and body composition - design and critique personal fitness plan from established goals applying the health fitness components and the principles of training - improve body composition - improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular development through the manipulation of volume and intensity - demonstrate an understanding of the need for physical fitness throughout life - select and participate in physical activities that address their personal fitness plans and apply the health-related fitness components - demonstrate responsible and ethical personal behavior while participating in physical activities - participate in a health-related fitness assessment to establish personal fitness goals and reassess their fitness periodically
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Prerequisites
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To be qualified for applying to this course you student must have completed a Bachelor's degree in physical education/public health science/recreation and leisure/sports and exercise program. Basics of Health Aspects on Physical Activity, Nutrition, Psychology, Pedagogy and Management are required. In addition, adequate level of English is required, which will be examined by the entrance test at the beginning of the course. This course acquaints students with a basic knowledge, understanding, and value of physical activity as related to optimal wellness.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student
The education consists of group education, exercises, project work, presentation and assignments. Participation in exercises and the associated group work is compulsory. Forms of examination A/ Examination for the course is in the following manner: measurement of knowledge takes place through written and/or oral examination, assignments and/or oral presentations. B/ Grading is carried out according to a 6-point scale related to learning objectives: A = Excellent B = Very good C = Good D = Satisfactory E = Sufficient/Weak F = Fail C/ Grading criteria for the course will be distributed at the start of the course. D/ A minimum grade of E is required to pass the course, together with completion of all practical work, seminars and participation in all compulsory education. E/ Students who have achieved a pass grade on an examination may not retake this examination in order to attempt to achieve a higher grade. Students have totally three attempts to pass the class - no more.
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Recommended literature
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Baechle, T. R. , & Earle, R. W. (1995). Fitness weight training. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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Berg, K. (2011). Prescriptive stretching. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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Bushman, B. (2011). ACSM's complete guide to fitness and health. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.
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Corbin, C. B., Lindsey, R., & Welk, G. (2000). Concepts of physical fitness: active lifestyles for wellness. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
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De Marzo, J. M. (2010). Healthy breaks: wellness activities for the classroom. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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Heyward, V. H. (2006). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
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Hoeger, W. W. K., & Hoeger, S. A. (2009). Fitness and wellness. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
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Hoeger, W. W. K., & Hoeger, S. A. (2012). Principles and labs for fitness & wellness. Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
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Norris, C. M. London: Adam & Charles Black. (1999). Abdominal training. London: Adam & Charles Black.
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Radcliffe, J. C., & Farentionos, R. C. (1999). High-powered plyometrics. Champaign, IlI: Human Kinetics.
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Shepard, R. J. (1994). Aerobic fitness and health. Champaign (IL): Human Kinetics.
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Skinner, J.S. (2005). Exercise testing and exercise prescription for special cases: theoretical basis and clinical application. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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Smith, M. K., & Puczkó, L. (2009). Health and wellness tourism. Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
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Swain, D. P., & Leutholtz, B. C. (2007). Exercise prescription: a case study approach to the ACSM guidelines. Champaign: Ill: Human Kinetics.
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Tharrett, S. J., McInnis, K. J., Peterson, J. A. (2007). ACSM's health-fitness facility standards and guidelines. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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Westcott, W. L. (1996). Building strength and stamina: new Nautilus training for total fitness. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
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Williams M. H. (1993). Lifetime fitness and wellness: a personal choice. Dubuque: Brown and Benchmark.
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