INDOOR SPORTS (FITNESS) I

Course Information
TitleΕΙΔΙΚΟΤΗΤΑ ΑΘΛΗΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΤΗΤΕΣ ΚΛΕΙΣΤΟΥ ΧΩΡΟΥ (FITNESS) Ι / INDOOR SPORTS (FITNESS) I
CodeΕ35-449
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorKonstantinos Alexandris
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600001419

Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
  • Athanasia Zourladani
Weekly Hours9
Total Hours117
Class ID
600286252
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
  • ΕΠ0234Κ MARKETING OF LEISURE SERVICES AND SPORT TOURISM
  • ΕΠ0223 AEROBICS-FITNESS
General Prerequisites
Personal experience of working with resistance equipment as well as participating in group fitness / aerobic programs is necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will: 1. be able to design individual exercise programs for trainees to achieve their goals (eg fat reduction, body weight management, strength gain, muscle hypertrophy, range of motion, musculoskeletal pain management e.g. 2. be able to design and carry out suspension training programs, strength training programs, aerobics training programs, core training programs, Pilates training programs, yoga training programs, ball training programs, balls, dumbbells, etc. 3. be able to make a functional assessment of trainees who undertake training 4. will be able to train specific demographic groups eg pregnancy, hypertension, etc.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work in teams
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
"Course Outline - Indoor Sports Activities (fitness) I & II" Faculty: School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department:Physical Education and Sport Science  Course Code: E35 Course Type: Scientific Area Specialization, Skill Development Level of Study: Undergraduate Course Title: Indoor Sports Activities (fitness) I Independent Teaching Activities: Lectures, workshops, practical exercises Weekly teaching hours: 9 Credit Units: 10 Semester 7th semester - Winter Weekly teaching hours: 9 Credit Units: 10 Language of Teaching & Exams: Greek General Skills: Searching, analyzing and synthesizing data and information, using the necessary technologies, Adapting to new situations, Generating new research ideas, Planning and managing projects Respect for diversity and multiculturalism, Respect for the natural environment, Demonstration of social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, Exercise of criticism and self-criticism Promotion of free, creative expression, Decision making, Autonomous work, Group work, Working in an international environment, Working in an interdisciplinary environment Prerequisite Courses: Aerobics - Fitness Purpose of the Course: The purpose of the course is for the student to acquire the knowledge and skills required, so that at the end of the semester, he/she will be able to effectively and safely train populations that exercise individually or in groups in gyms. Learning outcomes In particular, group programs such as Mat pilates, Aerobics, Tae Bo and functional trainings will be able to be performed and will begin to lay the first foundations to be able to design individual programs (personal training) of strengthening and fitness for healthy populations as well as for athletes. Course content 1. Alignment - Breathing - Introduction to fitness 2. Pilates – aerobics – strengthening & conditioning 3. Pilates – aerobics – strengthening & conditioning 4. Pilates – aerobics – strengthening & conditioning 5. Pilates – aerobics – strengthening & conditioning 6. Pilates – aerobic – strength & conditioning 7. Aerobic training – Personal Training – Functional training 8. Machines – free weights – aerobic – Functional training 9. Team dynamics – Personal Training – Functional training 10. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of trunk exercises 11. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of Trunk Exercises 12. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of Lower Extremity Exercises 13. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of Lower Extremity Exercises Teaching Methodology - Lectures - Presentations - Discussions - Application of theory in practice - Practical practice in the taught subjects - Practical tasks Bibliography Lecture Notes and presentations are available for students to use in conjunction with the books, through the elearning platform Main Book: Pilates Anatomy, Isakowitz R, Clippinger K. Scientific Editor of the Greek Edition:  A. Zourladani, Ai. Moustaka Additional bibliography: - Notes: Group Fitness Training, Athanasia Zourladani - Slides for each teaching unit Evaluation Compulsory participation in exams for: 1. Theory and Practice personal training / management 50% 2. Theory and Practice of fitness/group training 50% The Evaluation in detail Theoretical Assessment personal training/management/fitness/group training (50%) Multiple Choice Test Short Answer Questions Essay Development Questions Practical Assessment (50%) 1st day (practice) Pilates (10%), aerobic (10%), Dynamic group program (10%). Day 2 (Act) a. Personal Training -Exercise log for trunk and lower limbs (10%) b. Strength Programs (10%) Skill (preparation, execution, presentation-communication-expressiveness) 100% (33.3%-33.3%-33.3%) Mandatory student participation in all evaluation procedures For the successful completion of the specialization, the student must have at least a grade of 5 in both the 2 individual sections of the exam (1 & 2) A grade in the electronic secretariat is not delivered if the student does not participate in all the individual exams Semester: 8th - Spring Faculty: School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department: Physical Education and Sports Sciences Course Code: E35 Course Type: Scientific Area Specialization, Skill Development Level of Study: Undergraduate Course Title: Indoor Sports Activities (fitness) I Independent Teaching Activities: Lectures, workshops, practical exercises Weekly teaching hours: 9 Credit Units: 10 Language of Teaching & Exams: Greek General Skills: Searching, analyzing and synthesizing data and information, using the necessary technologies, Adapting to new situations, Generating new research ideas, Planning and managing projects Respect for diversity and multiculturalism, Respect for the natural environment, Demonstration of social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, Exercise of criticism and self-criticism Promotion of free, creative expression, Decision making, Autonomous work, Team work, Working in an international environment, Working in an interdisciplinary environment Prerequisite Courses: Aerobics - Fitness Purpose of the course: it is the completion of the knowledge and skills required, so that the student can meet the demands of the gym labor market in Greece. Upon completion of the semester, he/she will be able to design and prepare effective and safe exercise programs for healthy populations, athletes and also for special population groups (musculoskeletal problems resulting from work, pregnancy, cancer, diabetes II, etc.) they choose to exercise in gyms. In particular, he/she will be able to prepare group exercise programs such as Yoga, Group programs with bars and swing straps and will complete his/her knowledge in the design of individual programs (personal training) of strengthening and fitness for the aforementioned population groups. Course content 1. Yoga – straps – strength & conditioning 2. Yoga – straps – strength & conditioning 3. Yoga – straps – strength & conditioning 4. Yoga – straps – strength & conditioning 5. Special populations in the field of fitness 6. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Functional training 7. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Functional training 8. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Functional training 9. Consultation with the client and assessment of health indicators (the health card at the service of the personal trainer) - Selection of Client Fitness Assessment Tools - Detection and analysis of trainees' goals 10. Introduction to modern fitness methods: myofascial training, cross training, etc. 11. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of Trunk Exercises 12. Group dynamics – Personal Training – Myology of Upper Extremity Exercises 13. Presentation of a published study in a scientific article. Fitness-related teamwork in clinical populations Teaching Methodology - Lectures - Presentations - Discussions - Application of theory in practice - Practical practice in the taught subjects - Practical tasks Bibliography Lecture Notes and presentations are available for students to use in conjunction with the books, through the elearning platform Mostly Book - Basic Personal Training Guide from NSCA, Brad Schoenfeld, Ronald Snarr. Scientific Editor of the Greek Edition: Ioannis Trigonis Supplementary bibliography - Notes: group fitness training - Group work articles (prototypes and presentation slides) - Slides for each teaching subject Evaluation Compulsory participation in exams for: 1. Theory and Practice personal training / management 50% 2. Theory and Practice of fitness/group training 50% The Evaluation in detail Theoretical Assessment personal training / management/fitness/group training (40%) Multiple Choice Test Short Answer Questions Essay Development Questions Presentation of group work (10%) Practical Assessment (50%) Day 1 (practice) Yoga (15%), Group Bars & Swing Straps (10%) Day 2 (Act) a. Personal Training -Exercise log for trunk and lower limbs (15%) b. Strength Programs (10%) Skill (preparation, execution, presentation-communication-expressiveness) 100% (33.3%-33.3%-33.3%) Mandatory student participation in all evaluation procedures For the successful completion of the specialization, the student must have at least a grade of 5 in both the 2 individual sections of the exam (1 & 2) A grade in the electronic registry is not delivered if the student does not participate in all the individual exams
Keywords
indoor fitness, personal trainer, aerobics, gym, strength and conditioning training, fitness consultant, yoga, pilates, functional
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
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Tutorial
Internship
Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities
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Student Assessment
Description
Evaluation Compulsory participation in exams for: 1. Theory and Practice personal training / management 50% 2. Theory and Practice of fitness/group training 50% The Evaluation in detail Theoretical Assessment personal training/management/fitness/group training (50%) Multiple Choice Test Short Answer Questions Essay Development Questions Practical Assessment (50%) 1st day (practice) Pilates (10%), aerobic (10%), Dynamic group program (10%). Day 2 (Act) a. Personal Training -Exercise log for trunk and lower limbs (10%) b. Strength Programs (10%) Skill (preparation, execution, presentation-communication-expressiveness) 100% (33.3%-33.3%-33.3%) Mandatory student participation in all evaluation procedures For the successful completion of the specialization, the student must have at least a grade of 5 in both the 2 individual sections of the exam (1 & 2) A grade in the electronic secretariat is not delivered if the student does not participate in all the individual exams
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Pilates Anatomy, Isakowitz R, Clippinger K.Scientific Editor of the Greek Edition:A. Zourladani, AI. Moustaka Basic Personal Training Guide from NSCA, Brad Schoenfeld, Ronald Snarr. Scientific Editor of the Greek Edition: Ioannis Trigonis American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (1988). AAHPERD Physical Best. Reston, VA: Author. American College of Sports Medicine. (2006). ACSM’ s Guidelines For Exercise Testing And Prescription. 7th edition. Lippington Williams & Wilkins, USA American College of Sports Medicine. (1995). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger. Brzycki, M. (1993). Strength testing - Predicting a one-rep max from a reps-to fatigue. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 64, 88-90. President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. (1990). PCPFS President’s challenges physical fitness program test manual. Washington, DC: Author. Widhe, T. (2001). Spine: posture, mobility and pain. A longitudinal study from childhood to adolescence. European Spine Journal, 10:118-123. Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (2001). A Guide to Personal Fitness Training, Sherman Oaks, California, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Clippinger KR. (1997). American Council on Exercise, Aerobics Instructor Manual, the Resource for Group Fitness Instructors, San Diego, California, American Council on Exercise.
Last Update
07-03-2025