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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.4.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Basics and Terminology of Functional Exercises

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_554
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Daina Rodke
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

Will orient yourself in the basics, methods, terminology of functional classes and will be able to apply it in various training processes.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, sports theory.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Will navigate the terminology of functional exercises, determine the functional importance of exercises depending on the type and specifics of the class or target group. 2. Will be able to apply English terminology to functional exercise descriptions and will be able to name the muscle groups involved in English.

Individual work and tests

Basic movements in the functional lesson • Knowledge Check

Skills

1.1. Will be able to use functional exercise terminology to formulate exercises. 2. Will be able to determine and distinguish the functional utility of exercises in movements. 3. Demonstrate the technical performance of functional exercises.

Individual work and tests

Skill test • Basic movements in the functional lesson

Competences

1.1. Will be able to draw up functional lesson plans using functional exercise terminology. 2. Customize functional exercises based on goal. 3. Will be able to assess and analyse the competence of themselves and colleagues in the foundations and terminology of functional exercises.

Individual work and tests

Basic movements in the functional lesson • Rating skills

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Knowledge Check
25.00% from total grade
10 points
  1. Describe the terminologically correct movements (by image) in Latvian and English;
  2. determine the meaning of functional movements.
2.

Skill test
25.00% from total grade
10 points

Prepare the study material in video format with the correct technical performance of 5 exercises (drawing order - image), formulating the terminological name of the exercise, naming checkpoints, functional utility.
3.

Rating skills
-
Test
  1. Analyse and evaluate the skills of group students in a free form (video material analysis) by making the necessary corrections, offering recommendations and providing comments.
  2. Perform self analysis on the performance of independent work (video material).

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Basic movements in the functional lesson
50.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop a functional exercise complex for one lesson by a specific purpose (client with a description of the situation), in the correct order, with justification, by ranking the exercises. Include: main part (including all types of functional movements divided and/or combined);

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 3

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the basics and terminology of functional classes
Description

A description of the progress of the study course. Introductory lecture on terminology in Latvian and English. A description of the basic movements of functional exercises.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the basics and terminology of functional classes
Description

A description of the progress of the study course. Introductory lecture on terminology in Latvian and English. A description of the basic movements of functional exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Squat. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Scattermilk. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Rotations. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Rotations. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Bending/bending. Types. Variations. Modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Yanking/shoving. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The use of inventory in functional classes.
Description

Inventory usage based on purpose. Equipment in the grass, outdoors, home conditions. Equipment for making it difficult and easier to perform functional exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exercises in supportive positions in functional classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exercises in supportive positions in functional classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exercises in different planes in functional classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Combining the basic movements of functional classes

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning exercises and principles of sequence in a functional lesson.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning exercises and principles of sequence in a functional lesson.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the basics and terminology of functional classes
Description

A description of the progress of the study course. Introductory lecture on terminology in Latvian and English. A description of the basic movements of functional exercises.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Squat. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Bending/bending. Types. Variations. Modifications.
Basic movements of functional classes
Description

Yanking/shoving. Types, variations, modifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The use of inventory in functional classes.
Description

Inventory usage based on purpose. Equipment in the grass, outdoors, home conditions. Equipment for making it difficult and easier to perform functional exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The use of inventory in functional classes.
Description

Inventory usage based on purpose. Equipment in the grass, outdoors, home conditions. Equipment for making it difficult and easier to perform functional exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exercises in supportive positions in functional classes.
Exercises in different planes in functional classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exercises in different planes in functional classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Combining the basic movements of functional classes

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Combining the basic movements of functional classes

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning exercises and principles of sequence in a functional lesson.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning exercises and principles of sequence in a functional lesson.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Frederiks Delavjē. (2007). Vingrinājumi sievietēm. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Frederiks Delavjē. (2007). Muskulatūras attīstīšana. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Raisa Tarnapoļska. (2008). Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Trenera rokasgrāmata. (2022).

Additional Reading

1.

Michael Boyle, 2016. New Functional Training for Sports.Suitable for English stream

2.

Gray Cook, Lee Burton, and Kevin V. McClure, The Essential Guide to Strength TrainingSuitable for English stream

3.

Peter McGinnis. 2020. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. 4th Edition.Suitable for English stream

4.

Blandine Calais-Germain. 2018. Anatomy of Movement.Suitable for English stream

5.

Zatsiorsky, V. M., & Kraemer, W. J., Effects of Functional Training on Strength, Power, and Endurance.Suitable for English stream

6.

James C. Radcliffe, Robert C. Farentinos, Functional Training for Sports.Suitable for English stream