Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Fundamentals of Use of Training Equipment and the Terminology
Course Code
LSPA_581
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge and skills on the use of a variety of trainers, free weights and dumbbells, acquire the relevant terminology, as well as the techniques and safety principles for exercising, providing the basis for professional activities in the field of health sports.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology of sports, biochemistry of sports, basics of health sports, kinesiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes strength and cardio machines and their types, names and basic functions.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Theoretical test
2.Explains the use of exercises to be performed with exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells in health sports.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Individual test with dumbbells and free weights • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with HUR trainers
3.Names exercises and trainers using professionally correct terminology in latvian and english.
Individual work and tests
Participation in practice classes • Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual test with dumbbells and free weights • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Theoretical test
4.Explain the safety requirements and most frequent risks of exercises with exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with dumbbells and free weights • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with HUR trainers
Skills
1.Demonstrates and explains the correct exercise technique with exercise machines, free weights and dumbbells.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual test with dumbbells and free weights
2.Adjusts the strength and cardio equipment correctly to suit the client’s height and goals.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual work • Individual test with Technogym trainers
3.Practically applies a variety of trainers and free weights to improve a customer’s physical fitness.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual work • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with dumbbells and free weights
Competences
1.Use strength and cardio machines, free weights and dumbbells independently and responsibly in fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with dumbbells and free weights • Individual work • Individual test with HUR trainers • Individual test with Technogym trainers
2.Able to ensure safe and efficient use of trainers in customer-specific situations.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with HUR trainers • Theoretical test
3.Use appropriate professional terminology in the gym in collaboration with clients and colleagues.
Individual work and tests
Individual test with dumbbells and free weights • Individual test with Technogym trainers • Individual test with HUR trainers
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.
Individual work |
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Independently learn different course topics and exercise terminology according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Improve exercise technique in the gym by using a variety of exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Participation in practice classes |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students attend a course lecture and classes. During classes, all training and training tasks must be fulfilled and the lesson form to be submitted to the e-learning environment after the last lesson must be completed accurately. |
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2.
Individual test with HUR trainers |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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In the individual examination, the student must be able to name THE HUR trainers and the exercises to be performed on them in the correct terminology; name the muscle groups loaded on the machine; show adjustments to the machine according to the size of the client and demonstrate exercises. |
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3.
Individual test with Technogym trainers |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination equipment in the work environment (fitness room), the student names Technogym trainers and exercises to be performed on them in correct terminology, names muscle groups loaded on the respective exercise equipment, shows the adjustments of the exercise equipment according to the size of the client and demonstrates exercises. |
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4.
Individual test with dumbbells and free weights |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student demonstrates exercises using free weights and dumbbells, according to a terminological description. The student should be able to tell them about the specifics of the exercises, the busy muscle groups, their workload depending on different bodily conditions. The terminological descriptions of the exercises are given in advance. |
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5.
Theoretical test |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student must answer in writing and one theory question. In order to take the theoretical exam, the student must pass all individual examinations and submit all classes forms. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Fitness equipment, their manufacturers and distributors. The most popular fitness equipment in Latvian fitness clubs. Cardio trainers, their program breakdown and fitness 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Spirit cardiograms, their applications. Technogym and Life fitness cardiograms and fitness 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength training structure. Breakdown of power generation means. Strength exercise terminology.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength training with HUR trainers and free rope trainers.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength training with HUR trainers and free rope trainers.
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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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3
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Topics
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Strength training with HUR trainers and free rope trainers.
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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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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym trainers.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym trainers.
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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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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym trainers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Fitness equipment, their manufacturers and distributors. The most popular fitness equipment in Latvian fitness clubs. Cardio trainers, their program breakdown and fitness tests.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
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Topics
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Spirit cardiograms, their applications. Technogym and Life fitness cardiograms and fitness tests.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Strength training structure. Breakdown of power generation means. Strength exercise terminology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
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Strength training with HUR trainers and free rope trainers.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Strength training with HUR trainers and free rope trainers.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym trainers.
|
-
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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym trainers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
27 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC.
2.
Sporta klubs veselībai (Sports Club for Health). Eiropas Komisijas finansētā projekta mācību materiāls (infografikas un zināšanu pārbaudes testi)
Additional Reading
1.
EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.)
2.
Bompa, Tudor O., Periodization : theory and methodology of training. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2019
3.
Benes, Sarah, Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education : meeting secondary-Level National Standards
4.
Developing Power. 2nd Edition. NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association. 2025, Page Count: 360. Ebook
5.
Developing Endurance. 2nd Edition. Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Ben Reuter. 2025 Page Count: 352. eBook
6.
Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy. Author: David Potach, Erik Meira. 2025. eBook
7.
Strength Training Anatomy. 4th Edition, Frédéric Delavier, 2023
Other Information Sources
1.
Trenažieru ražotāja HUR mājaslapa
2.
Trenažieru ražotāja "Technogym" mājaslapa
3.
Trenažieru ražotāja "Life Fitness" mājaslapa