Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Terminology of Group Lessons
Course Code
LSPA_595
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
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, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to develop students’ knowledge of the basics of organising fitness group classes and the use of professional terminology in describing and conducting physical exercises. As part of the study course, students acquire the skills to demonstrate and describe physical exercises, structure group classes and use terminology in Latvian and English in professional communication. Interdisciplinary understanding of movement organisation, physical load dosing and safety principles in fitness group classes is promoted in the study process.
Preliminary Knowledge
Completion of the study course requires basic knowledge in physical activities, human anatomy and principles of performance of physical exercises.
Knowledge
- of basic knowledge of the construction of the human motion-support apparatus;
- understanding the role of different fitness activities in promoting health;
- basic knowledge of the safety principles of physical exercise.
The skills
- were able to demonstrate simple physical exercise; the
- ability to observe and characterize movement performance during physical activity; the
- ability to use basic fitness terminology to describe movements.
Ability of competence
- to use basic knowledge in organising physical activities;
- ability to cooperate in the physical activity process and to adhere to safety principles.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, the student describes the basic principles and organizing aspects of the classes of fitness groups.
Individual work and tests
Basic principles for creating a group lesson.
2.After completing the study course, the student explains the importance of physical exercise and the principles of load dosing in group classes.
Individual work and tests
Recording of fitness exercises, exercise sets. • Basic principles for load dosing. • Fitness terminology in Latvian and English. • Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications. • Conducting a fitness class.
3.After completing the study course, the student names and explains the basic terminology in the Latvian and English fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Conducting a fitness class. • Fitness terminology in Latvian and English.
Skills
1.The student is able to demonstrate basic physical exercises in fitness group classes.
Individual work and tests
Fitness terminology in Latvian and English. • Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications. • Recording of fitness exercises, exercise sets. • Conducting a fitness class.
2.The student is able to describe exercise performance and structure the order of physical activity in the class.
Individual work and tests
Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications. • Basic principles for creating a group lesson. • Recording of fitness exercises, exercise sets. • Basic principles for load dosing.
3.The student is able to analyze the technical performance of exercises and identify the most typical mistakes.
Individual work and tests
Basic principles for load dosing. • Fitness terminology in Latvian and English. • Recording of fitness exercises, exercise sets. • Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications. • Conducting a fitness class.
Competences
1.The student understands and is able to plan the structure of the fitness group class.
Individual work and tests
Basic principles for load dosing. • Basic principles for creating a group lesson.
2.The student understands and is able to use professional terminology in Latvian and/or English to conduct fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Fitness terminology in Latvian and English. • Conducting a fitness class. • Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Recording of fitness exercises, exercise sets. |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Take notes of fitness exercises, exercise sets independently. A set-off shall be granted if: the exercise record is terminologically correct – professional terminology in Latvian and English has been used. The exercises are structured in a logical order – the structure of the lesson or the organisation of the exercise set is observed. The description of exercises is methodically accurate – clearly stated movement performance and key movement elements. The principles of safety and load dosing have been observed – exercises have been selected in accordance with the principles of exercise. The work is complete and meets the requirements of the task – the specified number of exercises or set of exercises are included. Allocation of a set-off assessment characterisation of a set-off work fulfils all the criteria for assessment non-set work does not meet one or more criteria |
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2.
Planning structure for a fitness class. |
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Binding for the basic planning body of a fitness class to perform free-choice one-lesson planning. A set-off shall be granted if: the lesson plan is structured : the basic structure of the lesson (warm-up, main part, final part) has been observed. The choice of exercise is methodically justified – exercise meets the purpose of the class and the principles of exercise. The principles of safety and load dosing are respected – the order and intensity of exercise is logically organised. Professional terminology is used – exercises are described correctly using fitness terminology. The work is complete and meets the requirements of the task – the plan includes the full content of the lesson and the necessary information. Rating rating rating characterisation credited job meets all rating criteria non-credited job does not meet one or more criteria |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Basic principles for creating a group lesson. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Correct questions prepared for the test shall be submitted in accordance with the subject of the test “basic principles for the formation of group classes”. Evaluation criteria: Understand and name the basic principles of group class structure (warm-up, main part, conclusion) 3; Explain the principles of load dosing and exercise selection 3; Understand safety and organisational principles in group classes 2; Correct professional terminology 2 is used. Total: 10 points. Interpretation of the rating (10-point scale). Points: score 9-10 outstanding; 7-8 good; 5-6 enough; 4 minimum; 1-3 requirements not met |
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2.
Basic principles for load dosing. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Correct answers according to the contents of the test. Evaluation criteria The number of points criterion understands the basic principles of physical load dosing (intensity, volume, frequency) 3 explains the principles of load adjustment for different levels of physical fitness 3 understand the principles of safety and gradability in increasing physical load 2 use a correct professional terminology for characterizing load 2 in total: 10 points scoring interpretation (10-point scale) points scoring 9-10 brilliant 7-8 good 5-6 enough 4 minimum 1-3 requirements not met |
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3.
Fitness terminology in Latvian and English. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Verbally be able to define the terms of starting positions, movements and sets of movements in Latvian and English. |
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4.
Technical performance of fitness exercises, modifications. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Fitness exercises and modifications should be performed. The purpose of the practical examination is to assess the ability of students to demonstrate fitness exercises in compliance with technical performance, load dosing principles and exercise modifications in accordance with the purpose of the class and the level of preparedness of participants. Assessment criteria criterion number of points Technical performance of exercise (correct posture, range of motion, coordination) 3 clarity and methodological accuracy of exercise demonstration 2 choice of exercise modifications (simplification/complexity) 2 adherence to load dosing and safety principles 2 use of Professional terminology in exercise demonstration 1 Total: 10 points assessment interpretation (10-point scale) points assessment 9-10 excellent - exercises demonstrated technically correct, modifications justified 7-8 good - minor weaknesses in technique or methodological explanation 5-6 sufficient - Technical execution partially correct, modifications limited 4 minimum level 1-3 requirements not met |
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5.
Conducting a fitness class. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Conduct a (optional) fitness class using correct terminology in Latvian/English languages. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The importance of all-round fitness in fitness.
Description
To explain the importance of comprehensive fitness in fitness. |
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A safe environment during fitness classes.
Description
Laws and regulations determining a safe environment in fitness shall be determined. |
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Lecture
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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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The importance of all-round fitness in fitness.
Description
To explain the importance of comprehensive fitness in fitness. |
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A safe environment during fitness classes.
Description
Laws and regulations determining a safe environment in fitness shall be determined. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Planning the structure of fitness classes.
Description
It’s explained how to plan the structure of a fitness class. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Planning the structure of fitness classes.
Description
It’s explained how to plan the structure of a fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Planning the structure of fitness classes.
Description
It’s explained how to plan the structure of a fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
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Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The importance of all-round fitness in fitness.
Description
To explain the importance of comprehensive fitness in fitness. |
|
A safe environment during fitness classes.
Description
Laws and regulations determining a safe environment in fitness shall be determined. |
-
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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2
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Topics
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Principles for the development of basic physical characteristics.
Description
Identify basic physical characteristics that are included in fitness classes. |
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
|
Planning the structure of fitness classes.
Description
It’s explained how to plan the structure of a fitness class. |
-
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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-
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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Movement functionality in fitness training.
Description
Explains and demonstrates how to do fitness moves properly. |
|
Explain the importance of special fitness in fitness.
Description
An explanation is being made as laying out special fitness in fitness. |
|
Principles of load dosing in fitness in group classes.
Description
Tiek sniegts skaidrojums kā realizēt slodzi un kādi ir tās dozēšanas principi fitnesā grupu nodarbībās. |
|
Gymnastics and their technical performance.
Description
The technical performance of movements is practically analysed. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Krauksts V. Treniņu procesa periodizācija. Rīga, 2022. Visas nodaļas.
2.
Fitnesa speciālista rokasgrāmata / Barbara Bušmane. Visas daļas.
3.
Fitness for the Pelvic Floor Beate Carriere, Dawn-Marie Ickes, 115.lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
ACSM’s Fitness Assessment Manual, Sixth edition / editors, Yuri Feito, Meir Magal ; American College of Sports Medicine.193.lpp.
2.
The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook : the complete guide to health and fitness / Morc Coulson.308.lpp.