Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Study Course Description

Placement

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

LF_067

Branch of Science

Health sciences

ECTS

24.00

Target Audience

Sports Trainer

LQF

Level 5

Study Type And Form

Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Dina Berloviene

Structure Unit Manager

Dita Role

Structural Unit

RSU Liepāja Branch

Contacts

Liepaja, Rinku street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632

About Study Course

Objective

Application of knowledge and skills acquired during theoretical courses and practical classes in practical work in strengthening and promoting health, improving physical fitness, communication with visitors of fitness clubs (institutions).

Preliminary Knowledge

All courses previously taught in the study programme.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On completion of the study course the student acquires basic knowledge and is able to: • describe the content of the classes and the training process in accordance with the set objective; • draw up training programmes and lesson plans for people of all ages and backgrounds; • evaluate the effectiveness and results of the classes; • explain and give instructions and recommendations on various physical exercises; • assess the level of physical fitness of the client; • apply necessary professional habits in communication with clients.

Skills

1.As a result of the placement completion the student will be able to: • apply appropriate training methods to clients of different ages and backgrounds; • choose appropriate physical exercises according to the goal set; • perform various physical fitness tests; • present various types of fitness classes by independently planning classes and curriculum development; • use appropriate skills in communication with clients.

Competences

1.During the study programme acquisition students will develop competencies and will be able to: develop recommendations for physical activity and an exercises plan for clients of different ages, depending on their state of health, physical fitness and goals, using the knowledge gained. Explain and argue to clients about the need for physical exercise and its role in today's society.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Prepare presentations about the place of the placement. Noting the course, benefits and minuses of the placement. Prepare a specific abridged specialisation lesson in semester 5 and present it to the group and lecturers. Perform the independent work assignments assigned by the placement supervisor.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Student's ability to present about the place of placement and obtained experience during the placement as well as timely submitted documents about the placement are being evaluated. Student's ability to lead a 20-minutes-class is evaluated, according to the specifics of the class, use of appropriate terminology and exercise equipment. Student also draws an exercise lot in which an objective of what a client wants to achieve by attending the fitness club, and prepares and introduces with the training programme for a month and in long-term accordingly.

Study Course Theme Plan

PART-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Information about the purpose, content of the placement, test requirements during the semester

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Students' presentation about their internship place, advantages and disadvantages of the internship

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Students' presentation about their internship place, advantages and disadvantages of the internship

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Students' presentation about their internship place, advantages and disadvantages of the internship

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Students' presentation about their internship place, advantages and disadvantages of the internship

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

9.00

Contact hours:

12 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Defence (Placement)

Part 2

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Information about the placement, test requirements

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Placement places. Concluding contracts with new internship places

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2