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Study Course Description
Physical fitness control methodology
Course Code
LSPA_507
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Mārtiņš Veispals
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To develop basic knowledge, skills and necessary competences in the methodology of physical fitness control. Gain knowledge of the use of modern research methods in the health and sports science sector.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses completed: Anatomy, Basics of Physiology, Age-related Physiology, Basics of Sports Biomechanics, Sports Training Theory.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will acquire theoretical knowledge of the concept of physical fitness, its control possibilities.
2.The possibilities of physical control methodology for different groups of people.
Individual work and tests
Involvement, attitude • Analysis of aerobic performance test results
3.Will know state-of-the-art facilities, for objective physical fitness assessment.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment • Involvement, attitude
Skills
1.Use practical knowledge to test the fitness of different groups of people.
2.Explain the selection of tests and their standardisation.
Individual work and tests
Final test
3.Organise the collection, collection and processing of data through fitness tests.
Individual work and tests
Final test • Involvement, attitude
Competences
1.Apply the fitness control methodology to his or her chosen qualification as a sports specialist.
Individual work and tests
Final test • Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment
2.Discuss the concept of fitness, its control possibilities.
Individual work and tests
Final test • Analysis of aerobic performance test results • Involvement, attitude
3.Propose new and improved solutions and ideas for fitness control specifically in your sport.
Individual work and tests
Final test
4.Compare and evaluate physical fitness control directions across different sports and different groups of people.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Analysis of aerobic performance test results |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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After the aerobic performance test performed during the practice, analyse the result and evaluate the test methodology. |
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2.
Assessment of a specific characteristic of physical fitness using modern equipment |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prepare a presentation on the sport of your choice, which analyses the physical requirements in this sport and the fitness tests applied. The presentation should also include short video footage (1-3 minutes) showing at least one test. |
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3.
Involvement, attitude |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Analyse the Vienna tests conducted during the practice session. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Final test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Task: to assess your fitness using 3-4 field tests that match different physical characteristics. Each test shall be carried out 2 times, on different days, under the same conditions. Describe the test methodology, summarize the results (organize in a table), compare the results of repeated measurements, and draw conclusions about their fitness and practical applicability of the tests. Work should include: introduction: briefly explain what fitness testing is and why it matters. Description of the tests: descriptions of the tests selected and justify why they were selected. Test progress: descriptions of where and how testing was carried out. Results: results should be tabulated. Analysis of the results: Compare the results and explain the possible reasons for the differences. Conclusions: key findings on your fitness and testing methodology. Recommended volume 4-7 pp. Defence of the work: in addition to the written work, the student must defend the work in the form of a presentation. Presentation duration: 5-7 minutes. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Physical fitness control methodology
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject matter, content, tasks, organisation of the physical fitness methodology. The concept of fitness, characteristics, assessment possibilities.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Anamnesis. Anthropometry and somatoscopy. Physical measurements, assessment options, profiles.
Description
Insight into key theoretical aspects. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Anamnesis. Anthropometry and somatoscopy. Physical measurements, assessment options, profiles.
Description
Insight into key theoretical aspects. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Monitoring the fitness of children and young people with EUROFIT, miskeletal system.
Description
AN overview of THE EUROFIT method. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Sports hall
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2
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Topics
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Practical tests under minimum security conditions (gym).
Description
Aerobic performance assessment test in the gym. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Special equipment available in the laboratory, their application in practice.
Description
Optically electric I, tenzometric, dynamoetric, ergometric, kinematic, etc. devices and capabilities for determining physical performance. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Special equipment available in the laboratory, their application in practice.
Description
Optically electric I, tenzometric, dynamoetric, ergometric, kinematic, etc. devices and capabilities for determining physical performance. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Special equipment available in the laboratory, their application in practice.
Description
Optically electric I, tenzometric, dynamoetric, ergometric, kinematic, etc. devices and capabilities for determining physical performance. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psycho-cognitive tests, peripheral vision, reaction speed.
Description
Vienna tests. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Psycho-cognitive tests, peripheral vision, reaction speed.
Description
Vienna tests. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject matter, content, tasks, organisation of the physical fitness methodology. The concept of fitness, characteristics, assessment possibilities.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject matter, content, tasks, organisation of the physical fitness methodology. The concept of fitness, characteristics, assessment possibilities.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Physical fitness control methodology
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anamnesis. Anthropometry and somatoscopy. Physical measurements, assessment options, profiles.
Description
Insight into key theoretical aspects. |
|
Monitoring the fitness of children and young people with EUROFIT, miskeletal system.
Description
AN overview of THE EUROFIT method. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Sports hall
|
2
|
Topics
|
Practical tests under minimum security conditions (gym).
Description
Aerobic performance assessment test in the gym. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Special equipment available in the laboratory, their application in practice.
Description
Optically electric I, tenzometric, dynamoetric, ergometric, kinematic, etc. devices and capabilities for determining physical performance. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Psycho-cognitive tests, peripheral vision, reaction speed.
Description
Vienna tests. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Subject, content, tasks, organization of physical fitness methodology. Concept of physical fitness, characteristics, assessment options.
Description
Introductory lectures, on the study course to be studied (objectives, evaluation criteria), main theoretical concepts. |
|
Analysis of fitness requirements and testing methods in selected sport.
Description
Fitness testing in your chosen sport. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lāriņš, Kalējs, Tomsone, Lapiņa, Romeiko, Zīģelis, … Jumava. (2022). Sporta medicīna : teorija un prakse / Viesturs Lāriņš ; zinātniskie recenzenti: PhD Oskars Kalējs, PhD Signe Tomsone ; atbildīgā redaktore Kristīne Lapiņa ; ilustrācijas: Niklāvs Romeiko ; foto: Juris Zīģelis.
2.
Coulson, M., & Archer, D. (2009). Practical fitness testing. London: A & C Black.Suitable for English stream
3.
Roy, B. (2021). ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription / senior editor, Gary Liguori ; associate editors, Yuri Feito, Charles Fountaine, Brad A. Roy. (Eleventh edition.).
4.
American College of Sports Medicine. (2024). ACSM’s exercise testing and prescription / editor, Madeline Paternostro Bayles. (Second edition.).
Additional Reading
1.
Sietsema, K. E., Sue, D. Y., Stringer, W. W., Ward, S. A., & Wasserman, K. (2021). Wasserman & Whipp’s principles of exercise testing and interpretation (Sixth edition). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.Suitable for English stream
2.
Anh Phong Nguyen, Christine Detrembleur, Paul Fisette, Clara Selves, Philippe Mahaudens, MyotonPro Is a Valid Device for Assessing Wrist Biomechanical Stiffness in Healthy Young Adults. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 10.3389/fspor.2022.797975, 4, (2022).Suitable for English stream
3.
Katarzyna Rosicka, Barbara Mierzejewska‐Krzyżowska, Włodzimierz Mrówczyński, Skin biomechanical and viscoelastic properties measured with MyotonPRO in different areas of human body. Skin Research and Technology, 10.1111/srt.13116, 28, 2, (236-245), (2021).Suitable for English stream
4.
Hanley, B., & Tucker, C. B. (2019). Reliability of the OptoJump Next system for measuring temporal values in elite racewalking. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 33(12), 3438-3443.Suitable for English stream
5.
Gomez Echeverry, Lesly Lisbeth et al. Human motion capture and analysis systems: a systematic review. Prospect. [online]. 2018, vol.16, n.2, pp.24-34. ISSN 1692-8261.Suitable for English stream
6.
Halaki, M. & Ginn, K. (2012). Normalization of EMG signals: to normaize or not to normalize and what to normalize to? Chapter 7 in Computation intelligence in electromyography analysis. A perspective on current applications and future challenges. (Ganesh R. Naik Ed.). 176-194.Suitable for English stream
7.
Kiss, B., & Balogh, L. (2019). A study of key cognitive skills in handball using the Vienna test system. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 19(1), 733-741.Suitable for English stream
8.
Fuller, D., Colwell, E., Low, J., Orychock, K., Tobin, M. A., Simango, B., ... & Taylor, N. G. (2020). Reliability and validity of commercially available wearable devices for measuring steps, energy expenditure, and heart rate: systematic review. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(9), e18694.Suitable for English stream
9.
Romero-Franco, N., Jimenez-Reyes, P & Montano-Munuera, A. (2017). Validity and reliability of a low-cost digital dynamometer for measuring isometric strength of lower limb. Journal of Sport Science, 35 (22).Suitable for English stream
10.
Lunn, W. R., & Axtell, R. S. (2021). Validity and reliability of the lode excalibur sport cycle ergometer for the Wingate anaerobic test. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 35(10), 2894-2901.Suitable for English stream
11.
Löllgen, H., & Leyk, D. (2018). Exercise testing in sports medicine. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 115(24), 409.Suitable for English stream
12.
Krauksts, V. (2006). Fiziskā sagatavotība. Kā to iegūt? / Viesturs Krauksts ; [Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija]. Rīga: Drukātava.