Overall objectives:

1 - Understand the genesis of gym activities and their historical context
2 - Learn what gym activities are and their framing
3 - Understand their purpose and how to differentiate them from other physical activities
4 - To understand the correct execution of the movements most commonly used in gym activities
5 - Gain skills in the integration of different programs and learn about their transfer to other sports activities
6 - Master the practical components associated with these gym activities, in the exercise room and in group lessons
7 - Perceive the appropriate profile of the gymnasium professional, and the skills that the latter should acquire for his intervention
8 - Be able to research, select, analyze articles and develop critical spirit
9 - Be able to work in a team, develop a sense of responsibility, ethics and mutual aid
10 - Be able to communicate a group work, through written and oral presentation

Syllabus:

1 - GymHistory
2 - History and evolution of Fitness
3 - Fitness equipment
4 - Security and Procedures
5 - General concepts,Basic Kinesiology, Motion planes and Axes, articular movements, open and closed Kinetics chains, critical aspects,exercises,introductionnof programs
6 - Pillars of human movement
7 - Regulatory institutions, professional ballot, national and international training schools
8 - Professional profile of gym activities
9 - Current trends in fitness
10 - Characterization and differentiation of group lessons
11 - Class structures and types, musical and choreographic structures, material resources
12 - Research, organization and development of group work on a theme of gym activities

Literature/Sources:

ACSM , 2010 , ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription - 8th Edition , Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ACSM , 2012 , Health/fitness facility standards and guidelines for risk management and emergency policies , Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Cerca, L. , 2003 , Metodologia da ginástica de grupo , Manz Produções
Franco, S., & Batista, G. , 1998 , Manual de aeróbica I , Promoções e Publicações Desportivas, Lda
Weiss, T., et al. , 2010 , Effect of Functional Resistance Training on Muscular Fitness Outcomes in Young Adults , J Exerc Sci Fit.
NASM , 2013 , Implementing safe and effective training methods , http://blog.nasm.org/
Dalleck, L., Kravitz, L. & Thompson, W. , The History of Fitness , ACSM Health & fitness journal
McGill, S., Karpowicz, A., Fenwick, C. & Brown, S. , 2009 , Exercises for the torso performed in a standing posture: spine and hip motion and motor patterns and spine load , J Strength Cond Res.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
1.Exhibition of program content in theoretical, theoretical-practical and laboratory sessions, with possibility of intervention and clarification of doubts 2.Development of research and supplementary reading on content 3.Assiduity and active and relevant participation of the students (10% of the final grade) through answers to questions and the application of knowledge and skills, therefore, a minimum presence of 75% of total is required 4. Assessment of the mastery of knowledge through a written test (and a oral test 50% of final grade). 5. Perform a group work (40% of the final grade) on a theme of the program, guided and evaluated in plenary (with and for the whole class), by oral presentation. The works may be theoretical or theoretical-practical, with the incentive to the training of knowledge structuring skills, practical application of the same, written work and oral communication.