Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Exercises of Various Fitness Methods
Course Code
LSPA_572
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lūkass Edmunds Teteris
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Encourage student knowledge acquisition about the different types of fitness classes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge about physical activity is recommended, but knowledge may be obtained also during educational process, if it has not been previously mastered.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students will be able to: • describe the different types of health-promoting fitness; • list and classify health gymnastics; • define concepts – Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Pilates, Body Toning, Fitball, etc.; • describe the structure of the fitness class; • describe the workout load for each of the fitness types offered.
Skills
1.Having completed this study course, the students are able to: • use strength, balance, stretching, flexibility and endurance exercises in different types of fitness classes; • use large exercise balls, balance equipment, small exercise balls, sticks, dumbbells and other equipment used in fitness classes; • vary the physical load in different types of fitness classes; • follow their heart rate.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate different kinds of fitness applications of their health and physical fitness improvement.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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During the study course, students independently improve their physical fitness. During the study course, students independently perform various load training exercises to strengthen muscle and appropriate stretching exercises while working in groups. Creates an aerobic load program by evaluating the lesson intensity by controlling the SF during the lesson. Draw up and submit a specific 40 min training programme report and demonstrate it. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the student portal. |
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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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10 points
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Participation and active participation in practice accounts for 40% of the grade (if 8 classes are attended, it amounts to 4 points). the student receives 60% of the grade (6 points in total) for performing theory and practical tasks at the end of the study course, a ratio of 1:1 (50:50). Both theory response and practical tasks are evaluated in a 0 - or 1 - or 2-point system, respectively, with a maximum of 2 points. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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2
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Topics
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Introductory lesson - theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests,
attendance.
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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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2
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Topics
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Introductory lesson - theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests,
attendance.
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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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2
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Topics
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Pilates for beginners
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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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Pilates for beginners
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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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2
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Topics
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Circuit training – using different equipment
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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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2
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Topics
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Circuit training – using different equipment
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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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24 pilates exercise series
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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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24 pilates exercise series
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Softball practical class – using small 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Softball practical class – using small 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Moderate intensity cardio class
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Moderate intensity cardio class
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Body toning session – using the gravity of the rods
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Body toning session – using the gravity of the rods
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Functional 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Functional training
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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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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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Introductory lesson - theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests,
attendance.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introductory lesson - theoretical insight into fitness and class types, as well as an outline of course content, requirements, tests,
attendance.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Pilates for beginners
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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
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Circuit training – using different equipment
|
-
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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2
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Topics
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Circuit training – using different equipment
|
-
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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2
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Topics
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24 pilates exercise series
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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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Softball practical class – using small 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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Moderate intensity cardio class
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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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Body toning session – using the gravity of the rods
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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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Body toning session – using the gravity of the rods
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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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2
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Topics
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Functional 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional training
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Delavjē, F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018
2.
Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku. Jumava. 2005 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2022, 336 ppSuitable for English stream
4.
Hansens A., Sundbrejs K.J. 2016. Svarīgākās zāles-kustības. Rīga:Valters un Rapa.
5.
Bouchard C., Blair S.N., Haskell W.L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2012, 424pp (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008
2.
Howley E., Franks B. Fitness professional's handbook. Human Kinetics, 2025, 584 ppSuitable for English stream