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Presentation
Presentation
The Curricular Unit of technical direction in group activities in the context of gyms and health clubs seeks to provide students with basic knowledge and skills for the performance of coordination, technical, pedagogical and scientific supervision functions. The UC will have a particular focus on the dimensions previously enumerated, aiming at supervision in contexts and dynamics of practice, having as reference the figure of the technical director or other coordinating activities.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 7
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT792-2-10901
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Planning, organization and maintenance of sports spaces Trends, views and issues in the fitness market Preparation and design of a sports space Choice and suitability of equipment and materials Professional activity: transversal, non-technical and soft skills Legal framework in fitness Evolution of fitness law Applicable legislation Human resources: roles, responsibilities and performance limits ethics and deontology Human resources Recruitment Selection Formation process Performance analysis
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Objectives
Objectives
Considering the purpose of the course, the syllabus and teaching methods aim the student to be able to: To know the legislation and associated good practices regarding the duties of the Technical Director. To develop knowledge and skills aimed at the development of practices regarding the safety and effectiveness of various physical activity programs. To develop knowledge and skills that allow proper technical supervision of the various dynamics implemented in a gym / health club. To identify and explain relevant aspects in the creation or organization of spaces and equipment, as well as produce the necessary adjustments aiming at the functionality and safety of the practices. To develop knowledge and mastery of recruitment processes, selection and development of teams.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The teaching-learning process seeks a greater integration in the market with a development of skils for the performance of the position of technical director
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References
References
ACSM (2022). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (11th Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Brito,J. (2014) Direção Técnica de Giásios e Health Clubs. Procedimentos e Operações. Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior- Instituto Politécnico de Santarém. Haff, G. & Tripplett, T. (2016). NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4th Edition).Champaign: Human Kinetics. Mestre, A. (2017). Direito do Fitness. Atividades em Ginásios e Health Clubs. Porto: Vida Económica. Teixeira, D. S., Gaspar, C., Marques, P. (2017). Manual do Técnico de Exercício Físico. Porto Salvo: Edições Manz. Teixeira, D. S., Monteiro, D., Rodrigues, F., Sousa, A. M., Chaves, C. C., & Cid, L. (2020). Ginásios e Health Clubs em Portugal: Estaremos perante uma República das Bananas? Motricidade, 16(1), 3-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.19688
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
