Course detail

Indoor cycling

CESA-TV-ICEENAcad. year: 2023/2024

BUT program of IC is organized by licensed instructors who lead the participants through routines that are designed to simulate terrain and situations similar to riding a bike outdoors. Some of the movements and positions include hill climbs, sprints and interval training hat best suites the fitness level and goal of each student. IC program is designed to improve fitness level from beginners to advanced riders.

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Lessons mostly designed for for beginners or intermediate fitness level, no experience with stationary exercise bicycles is not a problem.

NOTE! Clean indoor sport shoes and comfortable sport outfit is your must to have.




Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

1

Guarantor

Mgr. Olga Taušová, Ph.D.

Department

Centre of Sports Activities (CESA)

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit- based on active participation in lessons, regular attendance together with registration in the attendance list (two unexcused participations are allowed). One credit is granted in accordance with the Directive No. 17/2019 concerning the teaching of Physical Education.

Lessons are held once a week; 12 teaching weeks in the semester;

Things to bring with you
• Towel
• Sport drink bottle
• Trainers (spd cycling trainers are possible)
• It is recommended to go through The Fitness Test (see www.cstl.cz)
You can also participate in follow up activities (workshops, seminaries etc.)

Aims

Indoor cycling, often also called spinning, as an organized activity involves using a special stationary exercise bicycles and a well-trained licensed instructor who uses music and enthusiastic coaching to lead students through their lesson. Also special lessons are organized for participants with low fitness level and excess weight.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hana Lepková a kol. Jak dokonale zvládnout indoorcycling. Grada, Praha 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1748-7 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Physical education course

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Olga Taušová, Ph.D.