4 ECTS credits
100 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4018354ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The aim of this course is that the students approach new trends with in a critical and scientific way. After an explanation concerning the different approaches (topics, safety aspects, possible health aspects, way of action, scientific background, objective results) a new trend is chosen by every student for profound elaboration. A report is made, presented in a power point presentation, a demonstration is given followed by a discussion.
An overview is given concerning the most recent evolutions in the fitness industry.
Specialists are invited for specific sessions. To get an overview of most new trends it is aimed to visit at least one international Fitness Convention (e.g. FIBO inGermany; Fitpro Convention in the UK, Fitness & Welness Top in The Netherlands). All students need to make a critical appraisal of these conventions followed by a discussion in the classroom.
Due to the major practical component, attendance of the students is obligatory for all lessons. If absent during one of the lessons the student has to prepare a presentation for every missed topic, which will be presented to the peer students and lectors. If this presentation to replace the missed lesson(s) is not given, you will be refused to participate to the exams in both the first and second exam period, and the total score will be 0/20 in each exam period.
The student is able to analyze in a critical way the new developments and trends in the fitness sector towards the efficiency for a possible customer, the coach and the owner of a fitness centre.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 10% of the final mark.
SELF Presentation determines 80% of the final mark.
Other determines 10% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Other category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Evaluation and discussion of the presentation, presentation of the report.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Profile Profile Literary Studies
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid - profiel sporttraining en coaching (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid - profiel sportbeleid en sportmanagement (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Profile Profile Research (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Profile Profile Education (only offered in Dutch)