Overview
Lecturer
Angel - Alex Haisan
Seminar tutor
Nicoleta-Adina Nicolescu-Seusan
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Physical education and sport
Field of study
Physical and sports education
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Lecture
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, PP presentation, video exemplifications, discussions
Entry requirements
Not applicable
Aims
To acquire theoretical and practical knowledge regarding practice of fitness for all
To be able to advice and guide persons that are looking to obtain a healthy lifestyle
To be able to carry out teaching and research activities in optimal conditions
Course contents
1. Conceptual delimitations. Skeletal system - 1 hour
2. Muscular, nervous and respiratory system. Blood - 1 hour
3. Characteristics of activities specific to fitness for all - 1 hour
4. Physiology and strength training - 1 hour
5. Energy sources - muscle energy production - 1 hour
6. Parameters of effort - volume, intensity, density, complexity - 1 hour
7. Fatigue and overtraining - 1 hour
8. Anaerobic effort - 1 hour
9. Aerobic effort - 1 hour
10. Strength training - methods, means, muscle building - 1 hour
11. Aerobic training - methods, means, weight loss, flexibility - 1 hour
12. Risks and injuries - muscle trauma - 1 hour
13. Recovery - means of recovery - 1 hour
14. Training design for beginner workouts in fitness for all. - 1 hour
Learning outcomes
Students should be able, after attending this course, to advice and guide persons that are looking to obtain a healthy lifestyle through practicing fitness exercises.
Assessment
Course - Final assessment Written exam - 50% Seminar - Final evaluation - Grade for the booklet completed after attending the seminars - 50%
Recommended reading
Fitness professional's handbook
Howley, E. T., & Thompson, D. L.
Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, 2017 · 592
The science of fitness: Power, performance, and endurance
LeMond, G., & Hom, M.
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, -, 2015 · 208
Senior fitness test manual
Rikli, R. E., & Jones, C. J.
Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, 2013 · 200
Strength Training Anatomy
Delavier F.,
Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, 2005 · 192