Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardiac Fitness and Strength Training Equipment
Course Code
LSPA_576
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Public Health
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Mārtiņš Mellakauls
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
To acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary for the application of health gym workout cardio machines, strength training equipment and free weights for developing skills and abilities in the application of physical fitness improvement, health promotion and injury prevention.
Preliminary Knowledge
Physiology, biochemistry, anathomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire basic knowledge and will be able to describe the cardio and strength fitness application of health sport aerobic in relation to work capacity, increase of musculoskeletal system strengthening, health improvement, injury and various disease prevention.
Skills
1.As a result of a course acquisition, students will be able to use cardio-trainers and power training devices, as well as free-weight exercises to organize physical activities of different groups of society.
Competences
1.After the study course acquisition students will have developed competences and will be able to: • Develop recommendations for physical activity and training plan for customers of different age, depending on their state of health, physical fitness levels and set goals by using cardio, strength equipment and free weights in order to promote health and prevent disease; • Educate and convince customers of the need for physical exercise and it`s importance in today's society.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independently learn strength exercises and their application according to the lecturer's indicated literature sources. Take care of physical conditional increasement and maintenance through cardio and strength training equipment.
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Examination
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The evaluation consists of a cumulative exam, one part of the exam is an intermediate test, which evaluates the technical performance of exercises with kettlebell for health. The second part of the exam is compiling of an exercise program and simulation of working with clients, this part will be assessed in a 10 point grade scale that will be a final evaluation grade in this study course. In order to obtain a final assessment, the two parts of the examination must be completed successfully and the practice sessions must be attended.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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2
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Training with own body weight
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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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Application of kettlebells in strength training
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2
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Full body exercises, resistance exercises, variations of intensity
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Auditorium
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Application of kettlebells in strength training
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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 exercises with strength training equipment, teaching methodics and application
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Full body exercises, resistance exercises, variations of intensity
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Training with various intensity, high intensity interval training
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On site
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Other
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2
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Training with own body weight
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Auditorium
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Auditorium
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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On site
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Auditorium
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Compilation of training programs, simulation for working with a client
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Auditorium
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Auditorium
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Compilation of training programs, simulation for working with a client
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Auditorium
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Application of kettlebells in strength training
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Auditorium
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Full body exercises, resistance exercises, variations of intensity
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Compilation of training programs, simulation for working with a client
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Compilation of training programs, simulation for working with a client
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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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 exercises with strength training equipment, teaching methodics and application
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Training with own body weight
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Full body exercises, resistance exercises, variations of intensity
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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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Topics
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Application of kettlebells in strength training
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Training with various intensity, high intensity interval training
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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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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Location
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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Auditorium
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Exercises for various muscle groups, teaching and application
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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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Other
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Topics
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Training with own body weight
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022, 375 lpp.
2.
Frederick Delavier. Strength Training Anatomy. 2022
3.
Luika S. (projekta vadītāja) un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015, 239 lpp.
4.
Priedīte S. un autoru kolektīvs. Fiziskās aktivitātes receptes izrakstīšana ģimenes ārsta praksē. Valsts Sporta medicīnas centrs. Rīga, 2014.
5.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
7.
Frederick Delavier. Strength Training Anatomy. 2022
Additional Reading
1.
Bompa Tudor O. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2015. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)
2.
Santana Juan Carlos. Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
3.
Bess H.M, Leighann F. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics, 2009, 248 pp
4.
Bouchard C, Blair S.N., Haskell W.L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007, 424 pp
5.
McArdle W.D., Katch F.I., Katch V.L. Exercise Physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007, 1158p.
6.
Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. Human Kinetics, 2019, 424 pp
7.
Hoffman J. Norms for Fitness, Performance and Health. Human Kinetics, 2006, 232 pp
8.
Ehrma J.K, Gordon P.M., Visich P.S., Ketevian S.J. Clinical Exercise Physiology. Human Kinetics, 2009, 712 pp
9.
Virgilio S. Active Start for Healthy Kids. Activities, Exercises, and Nutrition Tips. Human Kinetics, 2006, 240 pp