Class Fitness III (Group Activities)

Fitness II is part of a set of Curricular Units that aim to equip students with proper tools for future professional practice. The theoretical-practical knowledge inherent in these Course Unit will allow students, in a future professional context to prescribe group training programs for apparently healthy individuals, in strength (Localizada e Body Pump)   and mind body environment (Posture & Flexibility e Body Balance).   

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Strenght Group Training Origin, objectives and benefits Music and Movement Different types of exercises Types of exercises Articular and muscular analysis Linear and 3D dimension Load and unload exercises Methodology  Planning and prescription   Body Pump Origins and framing  Key Element Choreography/workout plan             Techique            Coaching            Connection            Performance Development and improvement of key elements   Posture & Flexibility Postural Assessments Methodology Principles Breathing  Muscle chains concepts Progressions and regressions in movements   Body Balance Origins and framing Key Element          Choreography/workout plan         Techique          Coaching         Connection         Performance Development and improvement of key elements

The innovative methodologies to support the teaching-learning process are the use of international platforms for Les Mills programs. As well as the use of the platform,  online teaching, of the top players in the fitness market.

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