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Presentation
Presentation
This Curr Unit seeks to explore the issues associated with the functioning of individual activities that are practiced and organized in gyms and health clubs, mainly, but extending to other contexts and parallel areas of action (e.g., nursing homes, parish councils, associations).
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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
ULHT792-2-10902
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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
1. Characterization and assembly of a gym space 1.1. Spaces, possibilities and purposes 1.2. Analysis and management of equipment, brands and ranges 1.4. Trends and orientations in view of market characteristics 1.5. Characteristics, organization, assessment of human resources and quality of service 2. Legislation in fitness 2.1. Legal framework for different types of professional function 2.2. Legal guidelines for infrastructures, equipment, administrative and data protection procedures
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Objectives
Objectives
Develop knowledge and skills associated with the management processes of a gym / health club. Promote reflection and analysis on the structuring of an exercise room in view of the characteristics of the market, resources, trends and vision of the entity. Reflect critically on pedagogical supervision processes in the gym and, in particular, on individual activities. Develop skills for building and analyzing a procedures manual. Know the legal framework regarding the operation of a gym / health club
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The use of AI tools and videoconferencing sessions to support the tasks presented in the UC will be some of the strategies to be used.
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References
References
- ACSM (2018). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (10th Edition ). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - ACSM (2014). Resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (7th Edition ). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - Haff, G. & Tripplett, T. (2016). NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4 th Edition). Champaign: Human Kinetics. - Mil-homens, P., Correia, P., Mendonça, G. (2015). Treino da Força ¿ Volume 1 . Princípios Biológicos e Métodos de Treino . Edições FMH, Cruz Quebrada. - Teixeira, D. S., Gaspar, C., Marques, P. (2017). Manual do Técnico de Exercício Físico . Porto Salvo: Edições Manz.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
