Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Insight into Different Types of Fitness Activities
Course Code
LSPA_574
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
Kristiana Jansone
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Kristiana.Jansone@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with general knowledge of the concept and objectives of fitness, the relationship between the field of fitness and other disciplines; introduce more relevant terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. To enable students to familiarise themselves with the types of different fitness classes and their effects on the body in practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Desirable experience in fitness or sports.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students define concepts used in fitness, fitness goals.
Individual work and tests
Definition of fitness concepts
2.Is familiar with the latest fitness trends in the world and Latvia.
Individual work and tests
Description of the fitness study • Test for fitness theory
3.Understand the frameworks of the fitness industry and the fitness trainers profession
Individual work and tests
Test for fitness theory
Skills
1.Students analyse and describe types of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Description of participation in three fitness classes
2.Understand the different effects of fitness classes on the human body and health.
Individual work and tests
Description of the fitness study • Test for fitness theory
Competences
1.Students use concepts used in fitness.
Individual work and tests
Description of participation in three fitness classes
2.Understands the specifics of different types of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class • Test for fitness theory • Description of participation in three fitness classes
3.Critically evaluate the use of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class • Test for fitness theory
4.Integrate the acquired knowledge and skills into your training plan.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Description of participation in three fitness classes |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Taking part in three remote or in-person fitness classes of your choice and submitting a report on them to e-studies. |
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2.
Description of the fitness study |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Students read one study on fitness of their choice and submit an overview of it to e-studies. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Definition of fitness concepts |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students define concepts used in fitness (in Latvian and English). |
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2.
Test for fitness theory |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students complete a time-limited test with a choice of answers. |
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3.
Presentation of a fitness class |
45.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students create and present a presentation on one type of fitness class which they have included in their training plan justifies its inclusion. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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The concept and terms of fitness, the profession of fitness trainer.
Description
The lecture explains the concept of fitness and the terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. The lecture looks at aspects of the fitness trainer profession. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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General physical fitness test.
Description
During the lesson, students perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and review their fitness training plan according to its results. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pilates class.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes Pilates workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, Pilates theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Functional workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Fitness Yoga class.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis a Fitness Yoga class (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, yoga theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Gym training. Aerobic machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to aerobic exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Classes during pregnancy.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis of exercise during pregnancy (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Exercise for seniors.
Description
This lesson provides a sample demonstration and analysis exercise for seniors (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Repeated overall physical fitness test.
Description
During the class, students repeatedly perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and interpret them according to their fitness workouts completed after the first test was performed (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Exam
Description
Students present submitted presentations for one type of fitness class from their individual fitness training program (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Exam
Description
Students present submitted presentations for one type of fitness class from their individual fitness training program (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
The concept and terms of fitness, the profession of fitness trainer.
Description
The lecture explains the concept of fitness and the terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. The lecture looks at aspects of the fitness trainer profession. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
General physical fitness test.
Description
During the lesson, students perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and review their fitness training plan according to its results. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pilates class.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes Pilates workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, Pilates theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Functional workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Functional workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fitness Yoga class.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis a Fitness Yoga class (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, yoga theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Aerobic machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to aerobic exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bushman B. 2025. Fitness professionals handbook. Eight edition. Human Kinetics.
2.
Grasis N. u.c., 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
Additional Reading
1.
Bander L. 2024. Vital Core Training: improve strength and reduce pain with functional movement. Human Kinetics.
2.
Cosgrove R. 2025. Age Strong. A Womans’s Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40. Human Kinetics.
3.
Ivtzan I. 2020. Handbook of Mindfulness-Based Programmes: Mindfulness Interventions from Education to Health and Therapy. Routledge.
Other Information Sources
1.
Noteikumi par pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības valsts standartu.
2.
Pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības diploms ar profesionālo kvalifikāciju: Fitnesa treneris.
3.
Sporta trenera profesijas standarts.
4.
Profesijas standarts. Sports. Vecākā sporta trenera profesionālās kvalifikācijas prasības.
5.
World Health Organization (Pasaules veselības organizācija).