Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Sports Physiology and Kinesiology
Course Code
SUUK_290
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Una Veseta
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 promote the acquisition of knowledge and the development of an understanding of the functions of the human body, organs and cells at rest and under conditions of physical activity, and of the analysis of human posture and movement, the forces acting on the human body and how to use them in shaping an exercise programme.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the amount of secondary education in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry. Knowledge in anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of learning the study course, the student will understand the physiology of human organ systems, the physiology of sleep and its effect on activity, the physiological indicators of the intensity of physical exertion, the functional changes in the body during sports-specific conditions and at various intensity loads. After successful completion of the study course, students will be able to name and describe the contractile and non-contractile structures of the human locomotor support apparatus, which ensure the stability and mobility of both individual body segments and the whole body, and will be able to describe their importance during movement and maintaining a static posture.
Skills
1.As a result of studying the study course, students will be able to practically evaluate the most characteristic physiological indicators of a person, movements in the joints and analyze the action of the involved muscles, they will be able to practically evaluate and analyze specific static and dynamic basic postures, they will be able to apply these evaluation and analysis skills also in the analysis of various physical activities.
Competences
1.Will be able to determine indicators of physical characteristics and compare with literature data, evaluate the degree of training of the athlete's cardiorespiratory system. Will be able to analyze the involvement and operation of various structures of the movement support system during certain physical exercises, justifying their choice to achieve specific goals. Will be able to determine the range of joint movements.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Independently studies handouts, e-study materials and literature sources specified by the lecturer. Draws up and describes the movements of active and passive exercises.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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During the study course, four intersubject tests and two practical tasks before the exam have been passed.
The exam consists of an oral answer to one theory question (20%) and a practical part, the ability to demonstrate exercises (20%), describe movements (30%) and explain the correct execution of exercises (15%), create variations of exercises (15%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General and sports physiology
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General and sports physiology
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Heart circulation and blood physiology
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Auditorium
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2
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Heart circulation and blood physiology
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the respiratory (breathing) system
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Auditorium
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2
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Physiology of the respiratory (breathing) system
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the digestive system and metabolism
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the digestive system and metabolism
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physical activity and muscle physiology
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Auditorium
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Physical activity and muscle physiology
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Auditorium
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2
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Physiology of the central and motor nervous system
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Auditorium
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Physiology of the central and motor nervous system
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Auditorium
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Sleep physiology and effects on activity
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Auditorium
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Sleep physiology and effects on activity
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic segments of the human body, center of gravity, basic planes, axes and movements, their definitions
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic segments of the human body, center of gravity, basic planes, axes and movements, their definitions
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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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2
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Topics
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Joints, their classification, types of movements, types of muscle work
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Joints, their classification, types of movements, types of muscle work
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Class/Seminar
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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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2
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Topics
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Range of motion of the joints. Goniometry. Measurement of the range of motion in the joints of the upper and lower limbs, demonstration and practical implementation
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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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2
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Topics
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Range of motion of the joints. Goniometry. Measurement of the range of motion in the joints of the upper and lower limbs, demonstration and practical implementation
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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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2
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Topics
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Volumes of muscle work, force-length, force-speed relationships. Levers in the human body
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Volumes of muscle work, force-length, force-speed relationships. Levers in the human body
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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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2
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Topics
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Concepts and principles of human body posture analysis, basic positions and body positions derived from them. The influence of various forces on the human body, movements, states of equilibrium. Classification of movements
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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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2
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Topics
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Concepts and principles of human body posture analysis, basic positions and body positions derived from them. The influence of various forces on the human body, movements, states of equilibrium. Classification of movements
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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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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of biomechanics of human bone tissue, cartilage, connective tissue and muscle tissue
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of biomechanics of human bone tissue, cartilage, connective tissue and muscle tissue
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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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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of trunk and limb movement analysis, muscle work analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of trunk and limb movement analysis, muscle work analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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The interaction of human activities and the surrounding environment, the process of learning skills. Classification of activities according to A. Gentile
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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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2
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Topics
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The interaction of human activities and the surrounding environment, the process of learning skills. Classification of activities according to A. Gentile
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical tasks: recognizing and naming movements while doing exercises. Analysis of active movements. Passive movements: demonstration, practice
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical tasks: recognizing and naming movements while doing exercises. Analysis of active movements. Passive movements: demonstration, practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
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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2
|
Topics
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General and sports physiology
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Heart circulation and blood physiology
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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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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the respiratory (breathing) system
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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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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the digestive system and metabolism
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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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2
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Topics
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Physical activity and muscle physiology
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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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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the central and motor nervous system
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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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2
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Topics
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Sleep physiology and effects on activity
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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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2
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Topics
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Basic segments of the human body, center of gravity, basic planes, axes and movements, their definitions
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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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2
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Topics
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Joints, their classification, types of movements, types of muscle work
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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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2
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Topics
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Range of motion of the joints. Goniometry. Measurement of the range of motion in the joints of the upper and lower limbs, demonstration and practical implementation
|
-
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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2
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Topics
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Volumes of muscle work, force-length, force-speed relationships. Levers in the human body
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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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2
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Topics
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Concepts and principles of human body posture analysis, basic positions and body positions derived from them. The influence of various forces on the human body, movements, states of equilibrium. Classification of movements
|
-
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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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of biomechanics of human bone tissue, cartilage, connective tissue and muscle tissue
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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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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of trunk and limb movement analysis, muscle work analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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The interaction of human activities and the surrounding environment, the process of learning skills. Classification of activities according to A. Gentile
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical tasks: recognizing and naming movements while doing exercises. Analysis of active movements. Passive movements: demonstration, practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne, L. (2008). Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem / Līga Aberberga-Augškalne. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds.
2.
Floyd, R. (2015). Manual of structural kinesiology / R.T. Floyd. 19th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
3.
Neumann, D. (2017). Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System : Foundations for Rehabilitation / Donald A. Neumann ; primary artwork by Elisabeth Roen Kelly, additional Artwork: Craig kiefer, Kimberly Martens, Claudia M. Grosz. 3rd ed.
Additional Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne, L., un Koroļova, O. (2021). Fizioloģija ārstiem. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds.
2.
McArdle W. D., Katch F. I., Katch V. L. (2022). Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. 9th ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3.
Costanzo, L. (2022). Physiology / Linda S. Costanzo. (8th ed., international ed., Board review series)
4.
Silbernagl, S., & Despopoulos, A. (2015). Color Atlas of Physiology, 7th ed. Thieme Medical, Incorporated.
Other Information Sources
1.
Knoblauch, M. (2019). Professional Writing in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine / Mark Knoblauch.