Fitness (Personal Classes) Training Theory/Pedagogical Development
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the direction of preparation of the sport; Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and methodology for the improvement of the technique, the training – the training process, the planning and organisation of competitions; Knows how to plan your exercise process according to age training
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Skills
1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Competences
1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Assessment
Individual work
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Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
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Answer to the test’s 30 questions. |
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 2025. Barbara A. Bushman. Human Kinetics. Visas nodaļas atbilstoši studējošā nepieciešamībai papildināt iztrūkstošo informāciju.Suitable for English stream
Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. Visas nodaļas atbilstoši studējošā nepieciešamībai papildināt iztrūkstošo informāciju.Suitable for English stream
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization training for Sports. 3rd edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Zatsiorsky V.M., Kraemer W.J., Fry A.C. 2021. Science and Practice of Strength Training. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
Laursen P., Buchheit M. 2018. Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training : Solutions to the Programming Puzzle. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
Bompa T.O., Buzzichelli C. 2028. Periodization : Theory and Methodology of Training. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream