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557-0426-00L 2 Credits SHE D-HEST , D-BIOL

Fitness II

Prerequisites: Fitness I attended. Compulsory for Teaching Diploma Sports. 80% active participation required.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:34:33

Abstract

Acquisation of further skills and deepened knowledge in the areas of fitness coaching and group fitness.

Objective

The level II courses focus on methodological concepts and didactics. The goal is to learn how to teach the specific sport at high school level. The didactical aspects are often conveyed through new skills and elements. It is not required to have passed the level I course, but it is mandatory to have attended it previously. Deepened understanding of the factors that determine human performance and fitness. Acquisition of personal and methodological skills in the area of fitness coaching and group fitness.

Content

- Anamnese und Trainingsplanung - Kraftmaschinen und Freihantelübungen 2. Teil - verschiedene Trainingsmittel im Fitnessbereich - Trainingsmethoden im Kraft- und Ausdauerbereich - Gestaltung von Warm-up sowie Beweglichkeitstraining - Leiterpersönlichkeit in der Fitnessberatung und im Group Fitness - Funktionelles Training im Group Fitness - Training der Tiefenmuskulatur ohne/mit instabiler Unterlage - Zielgruppenangepasste Stundenformate

Resources

Lecture Notes

Wird im Unterricht abgegeben oder auf Moodle bereitgestellt

Literature

- Skript und Unterlagen Fitness I - Optimales Training, J. Weineck, 16. Auflage, 2009 - Training fundiert erklärt, J. Hegner, 5. Auflage 2012

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
S. Moodle-Kurs.Über das Semester verteilt werden mehrere zentrale Elemente (Kompetenznachweis) überprüft. «Nicht bestanden» bei weniger als 80% aktiver Mitarbeit und/oder ungenügenden Kompetenznachweisen.

Registration & Places

Signup End
11.01.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Fitness II
Der Unterricht findet in den Sporthallen Hönggerberg statt: 08.15h - 09.45h 80% aktive Mitarbeit vorausgesetzt.
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HPS C 21.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Sport Teaching Diploma (Detailed information on the programme: )
    • Sports Practice (The scientific prerequisite for obtaining the teaching diploma in sports for high schools is a university Master's degree in sport, movement, health or other natural sciences with a sufficient basis in exercise and sports science. In addition, practical requirements (sports practice) of 46 ECTS are necessary. These can be obtained partly within the Bachelor's and Master's programme.)