Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Health Sports
Course Code
LF_682
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, 24/26 Rinku Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To learn how to use physical exercise to increase physical fitness, strengthen health and prevent various illnesses in people of different ages and physical abilities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, sports physiology, sports biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe and explain exercises for health promotion and disease prevention; the history and development of health sports in the 20th and 21st centuries; name the main functions of health sports and competitive sports; record and classify the types of classes used in health sports; define the terms 'health', 'healthy lifestyle', 'sport', 'health sport'; identify the main factors on which human health depends; justify the importance of physical exercise for strengthening health; formulate the causes of obesity and its adverse effects on the human body, the importance of exercise and the use of physical exercise to prevent obesity; describe the use of exercise in the prevention of various diseases; explain the importance of different exercises in achieving client goals; characterize the physical activity of children, adolescents and young people; peculiarities of physical activity for seniors; tell about physical activity for athletes with health ailments and health conditions where sports activities are prohibited; interpret the basic principles of health-promoting training and their application in health-related sports.
Skills
1.Use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises to strengthen health and prevent disease; select and recommend the most appropriate exercises, the amount and intensity of the workload, different types of classes; develop a simple health sports training programme for people of all ages, depending on their health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training.
Competences
1.Develop recommendations for physical activity and a lesson plan for clients of all ages, depending on their state of health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training; educate clients on the need for physical exercise and its role in today's society.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To independently study different course topics according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Compilation of one-month health fitness training programs for an individual using aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises, including age, gender, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, fitness, health, and goals to achieve through physical exercise.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Health sports training program 30%, theoretical questions 30%, test 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Sport, physical activity and health. The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Latest scientific research and tendencies.
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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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A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of human physical activity and the development of health sports in the 21st century. Development of health sports in Latvia.
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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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Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises. Recommended aerobic load. Aerobic exercise intensity criteria, exercise planning and dosing.
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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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High intensity interval training, their significance and application in health sports. Breakdown of AIIT. An overview of the latest scientific research on the effects of various AIITs on aerobic performance, peak power and body composition.
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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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Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. The role of strength training in strengthening health and preventing various diseases.
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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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General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body.
General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.
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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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Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes.
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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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Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of physical activity for seniors.
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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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Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of physical activity and exercise to prevent obesity. The role and application of physical exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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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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Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.
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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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Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Sport, physical activity and health. The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Latest scientific research and tendencies.
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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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A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of human physical activity and the development of health sports in the 21st century. Development of health sports in Latvia.
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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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Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises. Recommended aerobic load. Aerobic exercise intensity criteria, exercise planning and dosing.
|
-
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
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Topics
|
High intensity interval training, their significance and application in health sports. Breakdown of AIIT. An overview of the latest scientific research on the effects of various AIITs on aerobic performance, peak power and body composition.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. The role of strength training in strengthening health and preventing various diseases.
|
-
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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General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body.
General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.
|
-
Lecture
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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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Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
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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Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of physical activity for seniors.
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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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Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of physical activity and exercise to prevent obesity. The role and application of physical exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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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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Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.
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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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Presentation and analysis of the developed training programs.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem. Pieejams no: https://www.spkc.gov.lv/sites/spkc/files/data_content/fizisko_aktivitu_ieteikumi_latvijas_iedzvotjiem.pdf
2.
Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem (2019). Pieejams no: http://www.vm.gov.lv/images/userfiles/Tava%20veseliba/Precizets_Rekomend%C4%81cijas_FA_080219_050819.pdf
3.
Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015
4.
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2015., 375 lpp.
5.
Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2017.
6.
Žīdens J. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc, 2008; 215 lpp.
7.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 2008.
Additional Reading
1.
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018., 779p.
2.
Global Recommendations on Physical activity for Health (WHO 2010)
3.
Santana, Juan Carlos, Functional Training / Juan Carlos, Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas.
4.
EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016] 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.) :
5.
Bompa, Tudor O., Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2015. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas, portreti
6.
Gavin, James, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. Second edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013.,1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.) : ilustrācijas
7.
Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics, 2009; 248 pp.
8.
Bouchard C., Blair S. N., Haskell W. L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007; 424 Pp.
9.
Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2007; 336 Pp.
10.
McArdle W. D. Exercise Physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance. Philadelphia, 2007; 1068 p.
11.
Greenberg J., Dintiman G., Oakes B. Physical Fitness and Wellness. Human Kinetics, 2004; 520 Pp.
12.
Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Olders Adults. Human Kinetics, 2005; 424 Pp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Ministru kabineta rīkojums Nr.666 2013. gada 8. decembrī „Par sporta politikas pamatnostādnēm 2014. – 2020. gadam”. http://likumi.lv
2.
Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadam