Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Different Types of Group Activities
Course Code
LSPA_594
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Ļubinska
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To promote practical and theoretical knowledge of choreography and the use of various equipment in aerobics classes, as well as learn how to modify the class according to the physical fitness of attendees.
Preliminary Knowledge
Systematic attendance of group classes, good physical fitness, sense of music and rhythm, skills in choreography.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course students will: tell about choreography preparation and teaching methods; be able to describe different types of aerobics classes; describe the training methods of the exercises; will be able to describe physiological and biomechanical processes during aerobic exercise; evaluate safe and non-traumatic exercise techniques; will be able to list the basic principles of choosing a musical accompaniment.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course students will be able to: perform various aerobic steps and their combinations, use different equipment in aerobics classes; demonstrate and explain strength and flexibility exercise techniques.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course students will be able to: plan and conduct a full aerobics lesson, apply pedagogical and psychological knowledge during the course management; apply an appropriate type of load dosing in aerobic classes.
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.
Individual work |
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Creation and demonstration of different exercise sets for specific muscle groups with and without equipment. Compilation of a small training program.
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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.
Examination |
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-
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Group lesson presentation.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: muscle strength, muscular endurance, principles of strength training in aerobics. Effective performance of strength exercises. Practical part: strength training exercises for different muscle groups in the partner.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: muscle strength, muscular endurance, principles of strength training in aerobics. Effective performance of strength exercises. Practical part: strength training exercises for different muscle groups in the partner.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: technical performance for abdominal muscles strengthening, back muscles, hips, hand assembly exercises, posture and movement support lying down. Practical part: a range of exercises for the muscles and postures mentioned above. Home assignment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Homework check.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: interval and lap training in aerobics, basic principles. Practical part: interval training. Homework and test.
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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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3
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Topics
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Use of Body Bar in aerobics. Homework and test.
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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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3
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Topics
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Use of Espander (Exertube) in Aerobics. Home assignment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Homework test. Practical part: Dumbbell Aerobics. Home assignment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Test of homework. Theoretical part: peculiarities of training with Fitball. Practical part: Fitball lessons. Home assignment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: Theory of step aerobics.
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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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3
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Topics
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Typical step aerobics lesson. Home assignment.
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Step lesson with power direction. Home task.
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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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3
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Topics
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Homework check. Practical part: Step interval training and step aerobics in the dance style.
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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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3
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Topics
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Homework check. Practical part: Step interval training and step aerobics in the dance style.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: flexibility, methods for developing flexibility. Practical part: range of flexibility exercises.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: flexibility, methods for developing flexibility. Practical part: range of flexibility exercises.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: Psychological aspects of working with clients. Practical part: Preparing for the state aerobics exam.
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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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3
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Topics
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Theoretical part: Psychological aspects of working with clients. Practical part: Preparing for the state aerobics exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: muscle strength, muscular endurance, principles of strength training in aerobics. Effective performance of strength exercises. Practical part: strength training exercises for different muscle groups in the partner.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: muscle strength, muscular endurance, principles of strength training in aerobics. Effective performance of strength exercises. Practical part: strength training exercises for different muscle groups in the partner.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: technical performance for abdominal muscles strengthening, back muscles, hips, hand assembly exercises, posture and movement support lying down. Practical part: a range of exercises for the muscles and postures mentioned above. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: technical performance for abdominal muscles strengthening, back muscles, hips, hand assembly exercises, posture and movement support lying down. Practical part: a range of exercises for the muscles and postures mentioned above. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
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Homework check.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: interval and lap training in aerobics, basic principles. Practical part: interval training. Homework and test.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Use of Body Bar in aerobics. Homework and test.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Use of Espander (Exertube) in Aerobics. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Homework test. Practical part: Dumbbell Aerobics. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Test of homework. Theoretical part: peculiarities of training with Fitball. Practical part: Fitball lessons. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: Theory of step aerobics.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Typical step aerobics lesson. Home assignment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Step lesson with power direction. Home task.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Homework check. Practical part: Step interval training and step aerobics in the dance style.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: flexibility, methods for developing flexibility. Practical part: range of flexibility exercises.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: Psychological aspects of working with clients. Practical part: Preparing for the state aerobics exam.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Theoretical part: Psychological aspects of working with clients. Practical part: Preparing for the state aerobics exam.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
N.Jaružnijs, O.Tanne. Ceļvedis vingrošanas teorijā un metodikā. Rīga, LSPA, 2001.
2.
I.Auziņa. Lielā fitnesa grāmata. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2000.
3.
L.Robinsone, G.Tomsone. Vingrošanas rokasgrāmata. Pilates. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.
Additional Reading
1.
Dr.James M. Rippe. Target your fitness and weight management goals, Finland, 1994.
2.
Ute Haas, M.Sc., Tarja Suomi, M.Sc., Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D., Precision Aerobics, Finland, 1996.
3.
Ivonne Lin. Precision Sports Aerobics, Finland, 1996.
4.
R.Bringell „Pilates a beginners guide” D&S books, 2001.
5.
C.Pinckney, B.Cantini „New Callanetics” Ein Journal fur die Frau Buch Ullstein Buchverlage 1998.
Other Information Sources
1.
ISAT (International School of Aerobic Training), USA.
2.
Institute Reebok. Stepa aerobikas metodiskie materiāli.
3.
Top Gun Advanced instructor training by Lashaun Dale, Moscow, 1998.