Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 24/25.P.1.00

Description Period: 2024./25 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Developmental Physiology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_042
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Inese Pontaga
Structure Unit Manager
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To provide basic knowledge about morphological and physiological changes in a growing body and when ageing, about sensitive periods of development of physical properties, skills and abilities in determining and evaluating physical development of a person.

Preliminary Knowledge

The knowledge acquired at LSPA in the 1st year of studies in anatomy, foundations of physiology and biochemistry.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Will be well versed in the periodisation of ages. 2. Will be able to name and recognise anatomical and physiological characteristics of growing children at certain ages. 3. Will know changes in the structure and functions as a person ages. 4. Will know the role and significance of physical exercise in promoting physical development, developing and maintaining the ability to work.

Skills

1.The student will be able to measure and evaluate person’s anthropometric parameters.

Competences

1.To assess children’s and adult’s physical development, estimate their biological age and the degree of sexual development of adolescents. To choose the best physical activity load and training methods for each age of students; to choose appropriate exercises for elderly people.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
-
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To prepare for test work (seminars) on topics: 1) growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages; physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant; 2) physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age; 3) physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people; physiological changes while aging. To perform laboratory work in anthropometry: evaluation of physical development. To prepare for a written test on ages, physical development.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
-
-
Knowledge and competences of students in age-specific physiology are assessed in 3 test works in a 10-point grading system on three blocks of topics: (1) growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages; physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant; 2) physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age; 3) physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people; physiological changes while aging). A test is written on each block of topics. Skills and competences of students are assessed in three laboratory works learning anthropometry methods practically. The laboratory work should be done and get a passing grade. Students’ knowledge and competences are assessed on a quantitative basis – all 3 electronic test works in the course must be successfully completed receiving a passing assessment (not less than 4 if 50% of questions are answered). Failing grades (below 4) must be improved. The final assessment on a 10-point scale is provided based on the obtained sum of points. Assessment of learning outcomes: 1. Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages, physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant. 2. Laboratory work: anthropometric methods. 3. Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age. 4. Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. Physiological changes as the body ages. 5. Extramural students do not have test works (seminars), but at the end of the study course they should pass a written test on human age periods and physical development topics. The total assessment is summative.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Anthropometric methods.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of a newborn.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of an infant.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages, physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological changes as the body ages.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. Physiological changes as the body ages.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Physiological changes as the body ages.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Written test on age stages, physical development.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Pontaga I. Vecumposmu fizioloģija. 1.daļa .Māc. līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 2012. 87 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Pontaga I. Vecumposmu fizioloģija. 2.daļa. Māc.līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 2012. 36 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Rowland T.W. Children’s Exercise Physiology. Human Kinetics, 2004, printed in USA, 298 p. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

5.

Rowland T.W. Children’s Exercise Physiology. Human Kinetics, 2004, printed in USA, 298 p. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Malina R.M., Bouchard C., Bar-Or O. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics, 2004, 728 p.

2.

Taylor A., Johnson M. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 2021, P. 304.

3.

Pontaga I., Ūdre V. Bērnu un pusaudžu fizisko spēju attīstīšanas bioloģiskais pamatojums. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. (Galv. redaktors J.Žīdens). Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 2008. 54. – 69. lpp.

4.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

5.

Malina R.M., Bouchard C., Bar-Or O. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics, 2004, 728 p.

6.

Taylor A., Johnson M. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 2021, P. 304.

Other Information Sources

1.

Malina R.M., Baxter-Jones A.D.G., Armstrong N., et all. Role of Intensive Training in the Growth and Maturation of Artistic Gymnasts (Review article). Sports Medicine, 2013, Vol. 43, P.783–802.

2.

Tanner J.M., Preece M.A. (Eds.). The Physiology of Human Growth. Cambridge University Press, 2008, 232 p.

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