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Study Course Description
Fundamentals of Use of Training Equipment and the Terminology
Course Code
SUUK_255
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To learn the use of different types of exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells, training terminology, exercise techniques and terminology with exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology of sports, biochemistry of sports, basics of health sports, kinesiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the course, students will acquire a basic knowledge of strength training equipment, cardio training equipment and gymnastics terminology, will know the names of the equipment, the possibilities of adjusting the equipment and the technique and terminology of the exercise equipment.
Skills
1.Student will be able to use strength and cardio trainers and free weights, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, show the correct exercise technique and name the exercises in the correct terminology.
Competences
1.Students will be able to use cardio, strength, weight and dumbbells in fitness classes, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, demonstrate exercise technique and use the correct terminology.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Independently acquires various course topics and exercise terminology according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Acquisition of terminological descriptions of exercises according to the indicated literature. Improves the technique of performing exercises in independent classes in the gym, using various exercise machines, free weights and dumbbells.
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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.
Examination |
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All study and training tasks must be completed and all lesson forms must be completed accurately (must be submitted after the last lesson)
2. Must be able to name HUR trainers and the exercises to be performed on them in the correct terminology, to name the muscle groups loaded in the respective trainer, to show the possibilities of adjusting the trainer according to the client's height and to show the exercises
3. Be able to name Technogym trainers and the exercises to be performed on them in the correct terminology, name the muscle groups loaded in the respective trainer, show the possibilities of adjusting the trainer according to the client's height and show the exercises
4. Be able to show exercises using free weights and dumbbells according to the terminological description. Terminological descriptions of the exercises are given above
5. One theoretical question must be answered.
If the grade in any of the sections of the exam is lower than 4 points, then the exam must be repeated. In order to pass the exam and receive a successful grade in the exam, you must have a successful grade in all sections of the exam.
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2.
Examination |
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Students' participation in practical classes (20%), ability to adjust trainers according to height, demonstrate exercise techniques and tell about the specifics of exercises, busy muscle groups (40%), ability to demonstrate exercises with free weights and dumbbells, tell about exercises muscle groups, their load depending on different body conditions (20%), theoretical questions (20%).
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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. Exercise and strength terminology.
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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. Exercise and strength terminology.
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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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Cardio trainers and their breakdown by application and load. Different types of cardio trainers and differences in their models.
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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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Cardio trainers and their breakdown by application and load. Different types of cardio trainers and differences in their models.
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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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Strength training structure. Breakdown of power generation means.
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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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Strength training structure. Breakdown of power generation means.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 and Sportart Fitness 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 and Sportart Fitness 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 and Sportart Fitness 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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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 and Sportart Fitness trainers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
54 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. Exercise and strength terminology.
|
-
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
|
Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Cardio trainers and their breakdown by application and load. Different types of cardio trainers and differences in their models.
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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.
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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.
|
-
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.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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3
|
Topics
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Strength exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
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 exercises with free weights, dumbbells and weight balls.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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3
|
Topics
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Strength exercises with Technogym and Sportart Fitness 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 and Sportart Fitness trainers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
27 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015.
2.
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022, 375 lpp.
3.
Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.
4.
Švinks.U. un autoru kolektīvs. Sporta vārdnīca, LSPA, Rīga, 2010, 118 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.)
2.
Bompa, Tudor O. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2015. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)
3.
Gavin, James, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. S2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013.1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)
4.
Santana, Juan Carlos. Functional Training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
5.
Bompa, Tudor O. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2019
Other Information Sources
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