Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Health Sports
Course Code
LSPA_606
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
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 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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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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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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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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On site
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Study room
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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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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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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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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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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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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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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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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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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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Study room
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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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Study room
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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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Study room
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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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Study room
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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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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:
36 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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|---|---|---|
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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.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
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.
|
-
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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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
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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|---|---|---|
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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
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes.
|
-
Lecture
|
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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Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of physical activity for seniors.
|
-
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.
Studiju kursa laikā jāstrādā ar e-studiju vidē ievietotajiem lekciju materiāliem un docētāja norādītajiem zinātniskajiem rakstiem.
2.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem, 2024.
3.
Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem
4.
Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadiem
5.
Sporta klubs veselībai (Sports Club for Health). Eiropas Komisijas finansētā projekta mācību materiāls (infografikas un zināšanu pārbaudes testi)
Additional Reading
1.
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
2.
Developing Power-2nd Edition NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association ISBN: 9781718220461*©2025 Page Count:* 360 Ebook
3.
Developing Endurance-2nd Edition Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Ben Reuter ISBN: 9781718206960 ©2025 Page Count: 352 eBook
4.
4.Motivating People to Be Physically Active 3rd Edition epub Author: Bess H. Marcus, Dori Pekmezi ISBN: 9781718217010©2025Page Count: 224 Ebook
5.
Circuit Training For Complete Beginners: Your Home Workout Guide to Weight Loss and Fitness Success | Jumpstart Your-Health Journey with Effective Circuit-Training-Workouts Paperback – October 17, 2023
6.
HIIT - Understanding Anatomy: Using Exercises for High-Intensity Interval Training Paperback – 6 Oct 2022 by Ingrid S. Clay (Author), Anke Wellner-Kempf (Translator)
7.
Strength Training – The Encyclopedia: Over 380 exercises and 135 training programs for optimal muscle building, maximum strength increase and fat loss. Expanded and Updated New Edition Paperback – 16 July 2024
8.
Ockerman, Stephanie Mastering professional scrum : coaches' notes for busting myths, solving challenges, and growing agility / Boston : Addison-Wesley, [2020].
9.
Bompa, Tudor O., Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics
10.
Ungaro, Alycea 15-minute Pilates : four 15-minute workouts for strength, stretch, and control / New York : DK Publishing,