Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports for Health
Course Code
SUUK_091
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science; Dentistry; Medicine; Pharmacy; Rehabilitation
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Irēna Upeniece
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge and practical skills for application of physical exercises in health promotion and building physical capacity.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge of physical activities is preferable but the knowledge may also be obtained during the study process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to: • tell about different exercises and types of classes and their application in order to improve the health; • outline the methodology of aerobic workout, strength workout, flexibility and balance exercises; • evaluate the content of various sports classes; • tell about different sports games and their role in health improvement; • list the basic rules of the sports games taught; • explain the importance of proper breathing while performing strength exercises; • explain the need for correct posture, movement culture and flexibility in everday life.
Skills
1.On completion of the study course the student will be able to: • use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises for health improvement, control the work of muscles and monitor the exercise load; • understand their feelings, control the heart rate during sports classes; • demonstrate basic techniques of the sports game methodology; • evaluate the effects of various sports games on the human body; • use the big and small fitness balls, balance pads, gym sticks, dumbbells, barbells, gym ropes and other equipment for improvement and strengthening of the muscles of the body; • create presentations of various exercise sets using the fitness equipment; • acquire understanding of the balance between physical load and nutrition in weight control and weight reduction.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills the students will be able to assess the uses of different types of sports activities to improve their health and physical fitness and will be competent to persuade the public and show the role and need for physical exercises in the modern society.
Assessment
Individual work
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During the course students independently improve their physical fitness, perform aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises. Individually or in groups perform and demonstrate exercises previously prepared according to the sources of literature and Internet indicated by the academic staff.
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Examination
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The exam grade consists of three sections: practical – correct technical demonstration of exercise performance, appropriate dosing in health sport (30%), active participation in practical classes (40%), tests on mobility skills and fitness or a report (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Cardio exercises, preparatory stretching exercises, strength exercises, accurate performance of exercises, breathing during exercises. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Cardio exercises, preparatory stretching exercises, strength exercises, accurate performance of exercises, breathing during exercises. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Warm-up exercises using cardio equipment, applying two workout programmes while exercising in a moderate intensity range. Strength exercises using pneumatic "HUR” equipment.
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Basic dumbbell exercises for muscles of legs, arms, shoulders and back. Correct performance technique.
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A circuit workout method (a comprehensive circuit training) using a variety of gym equipment.
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A circuit workout method (a comprehensive circuit training) using a variety of gym equipment.
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Strength workout using dumbbells. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Strength workout using dumbbells. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Strength workout using dumbbells. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Strength workout using dumbbells. Stretching exercises and relaxation.
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Interval training method.
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Interval training method.
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Exercises with a large fitness ball to improve balance and coordination, to gain muscle strength, to improve and maintain posture.
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Exercises with a large fitness ball to improve balance and coordination, to gain muscle strength, to improve and maintain posture.
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Sports games: basketball, volleyball, badminton.
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Sports games: basketball, volleyball, badminton.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Contreras, Bret Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, 2014.
3.
Coulson, Morc The Complete Guide to Personal Training / London : 2018
4.
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022, 375 lpp
5.
Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata-2. Rīga, Lttc, 2006, 312 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176 lpp.
8.
Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015, 239 lpp.
9.
Lawrence, Debbie. The complete guide to circuit training. London, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
10.
Mauriņa L. Fiziskās aktivitātes kardioloģijā. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds 2005, 128 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
11.
Priedīte I.S., Lāriņš V., Sauka M., Selga G., Kalniņa L., Krievkalns J., Artjuhova L. Fiziskās aktivitātes receptes izrakstīšana ģimenes ārsta praksē. Rīga, Valsts sporta medicīnas centrs, 2014
12.
Williams, Laura Partner Workouts : work out with a partner for double the motivation and twice the impact / 2017
13.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
14.
Contreras, Bret Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, 2014.
15.
Lawrence, Debbie. The complete guide to circuit training. London, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.
2.
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.) : ilustrācijas.
3.
Krauksts V. Treniņu teorijas pamati. Rīga, Drukātava, 2006, 161 lpp.
4.
Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics, 2009, 248pp
5.
Charles B. Corbin, Ruth Lindsey. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2014, 336pp
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Claude Bouchard, Steven N. Blair, WilliamL Haskell. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007, 424pp
7.
McArdle W.D.. Exercise Physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance. Philadelphia, 2007, 1068p.
8.
Santana, Juan Carlos, Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas.
9.
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
10.
Gavin, James, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.) : ilustrācijas
11.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
12.
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.) : ilustrācijas.
13.
Gavin, James, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.) : ilustrācijas
14.
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
Other Information Sources
1.
Ministru kabineta rīkojums Nr.666 2013. gada 8. decembrī „Par sporta politikas pamatnostādnēm 2014. – 2020. gadam”.
2.
Contenas B. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics, 2014
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
4.
Contenas B. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics, 2014