AEROBICS-FITNESS
| Title | ΑΕΡΟΒΙΚΗ-FITNESS / AEROBICS-FITNESS |
| Code | ΕΠ0223 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Tzetzis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023048 |
Programme of Study: Proptychiakó Prógramma Spoudṓn TEFAA 2024-25
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Applied Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600292391
|
EPIChallenges
- Global Health
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600292391
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire the knowledge and skills required, so that
upon completion of the semester, they will be able to:
• Analyze the body's physiological adaptations to aerobic exercise and interpret the role of fitness in the prevention and promotion of health.
• Describe and explain the basic principles of designing aerobic exercise programs (FITT – Frequency, Intensity, Duration, Type).
• Assess the fitness level of different individuals and select appropriate training methods and progress monitoring.
• Create and guide complete Aerobics programs (e.g. low-impact, high-impact, step aerobics), adapted to different levels of fitness.
• Safely apply techniques and exercises, avoiding injuries and adhering to basic industrial and ergonomic rules.
• Develops leadership and communication skills for managing groups during group aerobics sessions.
• Evaluates the outcome of a program and redefines program strategies and goals as a health/exercise professional.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course aims to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of aerobic exercise and fitness. Students are trained in the design, execution and evaluation of Aerobics programs for different population groups, with an emphasis on physical fitness, prevention and health promotion.
Keywords
aerobics exercise, fitness, exercise
Educational Material Types
- Notes
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of technology to conduct the course with regard to audiovisual equipment and the production of short videos highlighting the practice program.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ✓ | |||
| Fieldwork | 8 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 6 | ||||
| Project | 10 | ||||
| Total | 50 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Practical exam (performing and guiding Aerobics) 40%
2. Theoretical written exam 30%
3. Group work – Aerobics program design 20%
4. Participation / Attendances / Oral presentations 10%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Schoenfeld Brad J., Snarr Ronals L., (2023). Βασικός οδηγός του Personal Training από την NSCA. Εκδόσεις Παπαζήσης
Additional bibliography for study
•Σημειώσεις μαθήματος στο e-learning
•Powers, S. K., & Howley, E. T. (2020). Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance.
•Thompson, W. R. (Ed.). (2023). ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.
•Miller, D. K. (2017). Measurement by the Physical Educator: Why and How.
Last Update
07-04-2025
