FSpS:e062 Kettlebell Training - Course Information

e062 Kettlebell Training

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Tomáš Kalina, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Tomáš Kalina, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Zuzana Florianová
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies

Timetable of Seminar Groups

e062/01: Thu 14:00–14:50 E34/118 - pohybová tělocvična, T. Kalina

Prerequisites (in Czech)

BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_e_strength_training)

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Multidisciplinary studies at Faculty of Sport Studies (programme CST, KOS)

Course objectives

The practice-oriented course's main objective is to learn the fundamental concepts of hardstyle kettlebell training and program development incorporating kettlebells (dynamic and ballistic exercises) to development of strength, power and muscular endurance, as well as the basics of safety when handling the tool.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

build a simple training program using the kettlebell as an exercise tool, as well as modify an individual training program according to the ability of the trainee

demonstrate basic kettlebell exercises

identify and correct errors in basic kettlebell exercises

know and fulfill safety during exercise activity and coaching

Syllabus

• Introduction to Kettlebell Training
• Kettlebell Deadlift/Precursor to the Swing
• Kettlebell Swing
• Kettlebell One-Hand Swing
• Kettlebell Goblet Squat
• Kettlebell Clean
• Kettlebell One Arm Press
• Kettlebell Turkish Get Up

Literature

recommended literature
• COTTER, Steven. Kettlebell training. Second edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2022, xiii, 271. ISBN 9781492597476. info
• TSATSOULINE, Pavel. Kettlebell simple & sinister. Revised & update edition. Reno, NV: StrongFirst, 2019, 118 stran. ISBN 9780989892438. info
• TSATSOULINE, Pavel. Enter the kettlebell! : strength secret of the soviet supermen. Little Canada, MN: Dragon Door Publications, 2018, xxii, 169. ISBN 9781942812135. info

not specified
• BELLOMO, Dave. Kettlebell training for athletes : develop explosive power and strength for martial arts, football, basketball, and other sports. Photo by Bruce Curtis. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010, xvi, 207. ISBN 0071635882. info

Teaching methods

explanation and demonstration in practically oriented seminars

literature self-study and independent practice outside the class

Assessment methods

The exam consists of three mandatory parts:

practical demonstration and briefing on the 5 exercises drawn. The technique of each exercise is evaluated according to the given standards on a scale from 0 (unsatisfactory) to 5 (fully satisfactory). Thus, a total of 25 points can be obtained.

online test, 10 questions, maximum score of 10 points

independent development of a training plan of 10 weeks, where the subject of the plan is the student personally. Maximum score 15 points
Students may receive extra points (max. 5) for activity in seminars.
The final grade is determined by the following key:

A = 46 points or more

B = 41-45 points

C = 36-40 points

D = 31-35 points

E = 26-30 points

F = 25 points or less OR more than half of non-participation in seminars

Language of instruction

English

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.

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