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Study Course Description

Athletics - Means of Physical Training

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_390
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Give the opportunity to learn speed, strength, quickness, flexibility, coordination, etc. developing exercises in athletics and building skills for using these exercises in the physical preparation of other sports.

Preliminary Knowledge

At the sports standard level of the state basic education and general secondary education. Completion of the study courses "Athletics exercises for beginners", "Athletics (Development of speed)", "Athletics (Development of speed)", "Athletics (Development of endurance)" is desirable. Training theory.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Understand the usefulness of each exercise, explain the basics of exercise execution. 2. Understands the importance of exercises in the didactics of athletics.

Skills

1.3. Demonstrates and selects physical fitness exercises, applies them to people of different ages and levels of fitness.

Competences

1.4. Successful completion of the course gives the student the opportunity to independently perform exercises and apply them in practical work. 5. Will know the main methodical instructions and exercise performance dosage for people of different age stages and levels of preparation.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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In independent work, the student studies specialized literature, develops homework and practices performing athletics exercises, improving his movement skills and abilities.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Carry out regular and systematic learning of exercises, develop homework independently, demonstrate skills and abilities in learned exercises, as well as theoretical knowledge. The student receives a differentiated assessment for completing the study course. The final grade is recorded in the score book in a 10-point system according to LSPA requirements. In order to receive a positive evaluation for the study course, the total evaluation must correspond to at least 4 points (minimum level). If the sum of the student's points is less than four points, then the test must be repeated. The student receives an evaluation in points by summing up the set number of points, evaluating knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of individual tasks (independent work, productive activity in seminars, test, attitude, student's individual development dynamics). In order for the student to obtain a successful assessment, the requirements of the differentiated test: attitude towards education, dynamics of development, active activity in practical lessons (40%); independent work done by the student (40%); study course practical test (20%).

Study Course Theme Plan

PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Examination.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Course content and assessment. Tasks of independent work. The influence of natural factors on the development of speed. Exercises for the development of speed for students of different ages, the application of throwing exercises and exercises in the training process. Warming up.
The influence of natural factors on the development of strength and speed. The use of environmental factors in the development of physical characteristics, exercises with the use of equipment in various sports. Exercises for strengthening deep muscles. Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The influence of natural factors on the development of speed and quickness. Exercises using natural and artificial elevations, obstacles and exercises, exercise variations in different sports. Warming up.
The influence of natural factors on the development of quickness. Exercises using barriers, their variety and application to students of various sports. Exercises for developing arm strength. Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The influence of natural factors on the development of endurance. Means of developing endurance, their teaching didactics. Throwing exercises to be used during rest breaks. Warming up.
The influence of natural factors on the development of rhythm and speed. Rhythmic exercises for the frequency of movements, breadth of movements, applicability in various sports. Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The influence of natural factors on the development of quickness. Series of exercises with varied jumps, jump connections. Exercises for strengthening the deep muscles of the sides and back. Warming up.
A set of general physical fitness exercises – 10 – 12 exercises. VFS exercises in different sports and for students with different fitness levels. Warming up.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 1, Rīga: LTTC, 2003. 304 lpp.

2.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2, Rīga: LTTC, 2006. 312 lpp.

3.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata, Rīga: LTTC, 2008. 215 lpp.

4.

Liepiņš I., Sporta un treniņš, 1.daļa, Rīga; autora izdevums, 2000. 203 lpp.

5.

Krauksts V., Fiziskā sagatavotība. Kā to iegūt?, Rīga: Drukātava, 2006. 197 lpp.

6.

USA Track&Field Coaching manual, Human Kinetics, 2000. 315p.

7.

Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata, R.Līča red., Rīga: LTTC, 2015. 239 lpp.

8.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

9.

USA Track&Field Coaching manual, Human Kinetics, 2000. 315p.

Additional Reading

1.

Studentu izvēlētā literatūra par fizisko īpašību attīstīšanu izvēlētajā sporta veidā./Literature chosen by students on developing physical characteristics in the chosen sport.

Other Information Sources

1.

Interneta vietnēs atrodamie vingrinājumu video./Exercise videos found on websites.