Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Strength Training

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_609
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities of fitness trainers about strength trainers, various strength exercises, their application in increasing the strength and muscle mass of clients, and strengthening health.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology of sports, biochemistry, basics of health sports, kinesiology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge and understanding of various types of strength training, exercises with free weights and dumbbells, exercises using one's own weight and the application of various exercises to increase strength and muscle mass, strengthen the musculoskeletal system, improve health, prevent injuries and various diseases.

Skills

1.Will be able to use any strength training equipment, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, demonstrate the correct exercise technique with trainers, free weights and dumbbells to strengthen the health and achieve the client's desired goals.

Competences

1.Able to develop workout programs to increase strength and muscle mass, improve body composition, and conduct classes using a variety of workouts and exercises with your own body weight, free weights and dumbbells.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Independently learns different course topics according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Develops and implements an individual workout program to enhance your physical fitness. Develops a strength training program appropriate to the age, gender, physical fitness and client goals of the client. Improves skills in equipment application, participation in any competition of heavy athletics. 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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Students' physical condition (maximum strength and strength endurance) is evaluated (33%), the ability to terminologically correctly name exercise machines and exercises, to adjust exercise machines of different companies according to the client's anthropomorphics; to show correct form of exercises, to tell about the technique and specifics of performing exercises, to name working muscle groups at least 5 exercises for any muscle group (33%), the ability to compile a strength training program appropriate to the client's age, sex, physical fitness and the client's goals (33%), as well as participation in weightlifting sports competitions and the use of special sports equipment. In order for the final grade to be posted, the test requirements must be met with minimum grade of a 5 in physical fitness standards, at least 4 in the other sections of the cumulative exam.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Structure of the introductory preparatory part in fitness. Warm-up variants with free weights according to customers' individual parameters. Basic fitness exercises, safety equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Special, isolated exercises for different muscle groups, their sequence in a workout or a long-term workout plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Different types of strength development repetition method, maxsimal effort method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Use of weightlifting exercises in the training process, teaching of weightlifting exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

TRX suspension for fitness training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

TRX suspension for fitness training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Speed ​​training with various exercises, teaching speed exercises and incorporating them into a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Exercises with personal weight, evaluation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Exercises with personal weight, evaluation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Structure of the introductory preparatory part in fitness. Warm-up variants with free weights according to customers' individual parameters. Basic fitness exercises, safety equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Special, isolated exercises for different muscle groups, their sequence in a workout or a long-term workout plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Different types of strength development repetition method, maxsimal effort method.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Use of weightlifting exercises in the training process, teaching of weightlifting exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

TRX suspension for fitness training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

TRX suspension for fitness training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Speed ​​training with various exercises, teaching speed exercises and incorporating them into a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Exercises with personal weight, evaluation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Exercises with personal weight, evaluation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2007, 144 lpp.

2.

Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Zvaigzne ABC, 2003.

3.

Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2004, 304 lpp.

4.

Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata-2. Rīga, Lttc, 2006, 312 lpp.

5.

Žīdens J. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc, 2008, 215 lpp

6.

Šveiduks M. Kultūrisms no A līdz Z. Rīga, apgāds „ARTAVA”, 1997, 181 lpp.

7.

Visockis A., Kalve A. Kultūrisms ir kā skulptors. Rīga, „Vieda”, 2003, 175 lpp.

Additional Reading

1.

Konrads A. Spēka attīstīšana. Rīga, LSPA, 2000, 91 lpp.

2.

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

3.

T. Baecle, R.Earle. Fitness Weight training. Human Kinetics, 2005, 232 pp

4.

T. Bompa, M.Pasquale, L.Cornacchia. Serious Strength training. Human Kinetics, 2005, 304 pp

5.

J.Hansen. Natural Bodybuilding. Human Kinetics, 2005, 328 pp

6.

L.Inckledon. Strength Training for Women. Human Kinetics, 2005, 232 pp

7.

W.Kraemer, S.Fleck. Strength training for young athletes. Human Kinetics, 2005, 296 pp

8.

Jay Hoffman. Norms for Fitness, Performance and Health. Human Kinetics, 2008, 232pp

Other Information Sources

1.

NSCA – National Strenght & Conditioning Association, Lee E.Brown. Strengs training. Human Kinetics, 2007, 368pp