Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Training Theory (Children and Youth)
Course Code
LSPA_050
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To create an idea about the application of the basics of training theory in sports training, to gain knowledge about the possibilities of using training theory in children and adolescents of different ages, genders and physical fitness and their complex role in the process of sports training.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy, fundamentals of biochemistry, fundamentals of physiology, theory of sport, sports physiology, age-specific physiology, sports biochemistry, pedagogical improvement in personal athletic discipline. Successful completion of the sports theory study course.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the principle of supercompensation. Knows age-specific peculiarities of physical preparation of children.
Skills
1.Knows how to define selection criteria in the personal athletic discipline.
Competences
1.Develops and uses exercises under different environmental conditions. Creates obstacle courses, games, relays for children and young people of different ages. Draws up an athlete’s annual plan guided by cyclicity and periodisation in the personal athletic discipline.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students deepen their knowledge in the topics learned during the lecture by performing four independent works and drawing up a plan in their personal athletic discipline. Independent works should be presented during seminar classes, the annual plan should be presented individually. The final assessment is the average of both works.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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The total grade is summative from homework and annual plan.
Homeworks in point scale and compilation of an annual plan according to the chosen goal and type of sport.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Physical development and physical fitness of children
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Physical development and physical fitness of children
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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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Age-specific peculiarities, impact of reflexes on physical development, amount and justification of physical activity
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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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Age-specific peculiarities, impact of reflexes on physical development, amount and justification of physical activity
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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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Supercompensation effect and its use in planning
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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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Cyclicity and periodisation, its use in planning
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Physical activity under different environmental conditions
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Non-traditional physical activity opportunities in the personal athletic discipline
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Selection criteria in the personal athletic discipline
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Game, relay or obstacle course at all ages
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Planning in an athletic discipline
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
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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Physical development and physical fitness of children
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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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Age-specific peculiarities, impact of reflexes on physical development, amount and justification of physical activity
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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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Supercompensation effect and its use in planning
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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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Cyclicity and periodisation, its use in planning
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Planning in an athletic discipline
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
V.Krauksts. Treniņu teorijas pamati (bērni un pusaudži). 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Fernāte, Andra. Sporta treniņu teorijas pamati. 1.d. (102 lpp.), 2.d. (88 lpp.). LSPA, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Deschenes, Michael R. Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students:
5.
William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Deschenes, Michael R. Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
P.Apinis. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati. Rīga, 1998.
2.
L.Aberberga – Augškalne. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2008.
3.
Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky, William J. Kraemer. Science and Practice of Strength Training. 2nd Edition. May 2, 2006