Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physical Activity, Sport and Apitherapy
Course Code
LSPA_642
Branch of Science
Health care sciences and services; Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Juris Grants
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Develop and promote students’ understanding of apitherapy opportunities in the context of physical activity and sport, and develop the skills to apply bee products to strengthening the health and capacity of athletes based on scientific evidence.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology and Sports Science.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the theoretical basics of apiterapia, bee products and their physiological effects.
Individual work and tests
The use of a bee product in health maintenance, fitness, athletes’ faster restoration of their workability, guided by the latest scientific research.
Skills
1.Knows how to select and apply bee products during periods of training, competition and renewal.
Individual work and tests
The use of a bee product in health maintenance, fitness, athletes’ faster restoration of their workability, guided by the latest scientific research.
Competences
1.1. Able to critically analyse scientific research on the efficacy of apitherapy in sport. 2. Can justify the therapy approach chosen in cooperation with athletes and sports specialists. 3. Able to identify and assess risks through the use of bee products (awareness of allergies to bee products).
Individual work and tests
The use of a bee product in health maintenance, fitness, athletes’ faster restoration of their workability, guided by the latest scientific research.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
The use of a bee product in health maintenance, fitness, athletes’ faster restoration of their workability, guided by the latest scientific research. |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination
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1.
Final test |
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10 points
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test/reflection on study course |
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course. The nature and history of apitherapy.
Description
The concept of apitherapy, development, the scientific view of today. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Study trip
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4
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Topics
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Bee products and their biochemical composition.
Description
Honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee bread, bee poison, beeswax. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Study trip
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4
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Topics
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A family of bees, its specimens. Manufacture of beekeeping products.
Description
A family of bees - a mother of bees, a work bee, a trans, a nest of a family of bees. Characteristics of the production of apiculture products. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Effects of bee products on human physiology.
Description
Effects on the cardiovascular, immune, nervous and muscular system. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Physical activity and mechanisms for recovery of the body.
Description
Rejuvenation of athletes’ workworthiness, the role of antioxidants in the application of bee products. |
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Application of bee products to athletes’ diets.
Description
Bee products as natural sources of energy and trace elements; practical examples. |
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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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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Apitherapy techniques for restoring and preventing physical workability.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Analysis of scientific research.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Summary and reflection.
Description
Student presentations and final discussion of the course. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Eglīte I. (2022). Bišu produkti veselībai. Latvijas Biškopības biedrība.
2.
Eglīte I. (2019). Biškopības produkti ķermenim un garam. Latvijas Biškopības biedrība.
3.
Grants J. (1997). Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns. Monogrāfija. Rīga: Mācību grāmata. (grāmatai nav jaunāka izdevuma)
4.
Krauksts V. (2022). Treniņu procesa periodizācija, kompleksā koncepcija. Rīga: LSPA.
5.
Lāriņš V. (2022). Sporta medicīna, teorija un prakse. Jumava.
6.
Šteiselis J. (2024). Biškopība. Latvijas Biškopības biedrība.
7.
Gloger T. (2021). The Power of the Bee, The Book of Apitherapy.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Bolmanis K. (2025). Propolisa tinktūras. Latvijas Biškopības biedrība.
2.
Asís M. (2017). Apitherapy 101 Clinical Forms.
3.
Cerelli L. (2016). Apitherapy - From a Beekeeper's Perspective.
4.
Lauku tīkls: Lauksaimniekiem. Uzņēmējiem. Kopienām.
Other Information Sources
1.
Bort R. (2010). Honig, pollen, propoliss: Sanfte Heilkraft aus dem Bienenstock.
2.
Hainbuch F. (2018). Die Heilkraft der Bienen: Honig & Co. bei Beschwerden von A-Z.
3.
Munstedt K., Hoffmann S. (2018). Bieneprodukte in der Medizin.
4.
Bites. Medus. Cilvēks. (elektroniskā rokasgrāmata).