e061 Core Training

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Pavlína Vaculíková, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. František Hurt
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_e_core_training)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objectives of the course are the following:
- to introduce the characteristics of core/deep stabilisation system of the spine
- to make a list of strengthening exercises with the body weight - list of exercises with aids - balanced equipment (fitballs, overballs, bosu), roller, elastic band, flowtonic, towels
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- to describe main part of the deep stabilisation system
- description of different methods used for strengthening of the deep stabilization system (Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, Pilates method, Spiral stabilization….)
- to create a list of strengthening exercises (body weight and aids)
- to apply these exercises in practice.
Syllabus
  • - characteristics and description of the deep stabilization system (“core”)
  • - importance of the deep stabilization system in sport/normal life
  • - description of different methods used for strengthening of the deep stabilization system (Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, Pilates method, Spiral stabilization….)
  • - breathing
  • - list of exercises with the body weight
  • - list of exercises with aids - balanced equipment (fitballs, overballs, bosu), roller, elastic band, flowtonic, towels
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ISACOWITZ, Rael and Karen S. CLIPPINGER. Pilates anatomy. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2011, x, 204. ISBN 9780736083867. info
  • DELAVIER, Frédéric and Michael GUNDILL. Delavier's core training anatomy. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2010, 144 p. ISBN 9781450413992. info
  • CACEK, Jan and Hana BUBNÍKOVÁ. "Trénink centra" (Core training) v přípravě sportovce (Core training in sports development). Časopis Orel. Brno: olprint, 2008, vol. 20, No 1, p. 17-24, 40 pp. ISSN 1210-1184. info
Teaching methods
practise exercises, theoretical part
Assessment methods
attendance, microteaching/videomicroteaching, peer assesment
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (spring 2025, recent)
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