Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.1.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Specialisation of Rhythmic Gymnastics Sports

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_707
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Inese Ļubinska
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

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 didactics, psychology and sports psychology, human functioning and nutrition in sports. Successfully completed study courses “general physical preparation in Sport” and “Special physical preparation”.

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 and tests

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of jump/leap (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Analysis of balance (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Analysis of rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Execution and artistry • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus) • Development of a choreography complex • Individual routine without apparatus developpement • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Special fitness preperation exercises

Skills

1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique

Individual work and tests

Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises

2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities

Individual work and tests

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of jump/leap (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Analysis of balance (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Execution and artistry • Analysis of rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • Special fitness preperation exercises

3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness

Individual work and tests

Special fitness preperation exercises • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Development of a choreography complex • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Execution and artistry • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Difficulty of body

Competences

1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of balance (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Analysis of jump/leap (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Execution and artistry • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Analysis of rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus) • Development of a choreography complex • Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus • Individual routine without apparatus developpement • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen) • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen)

2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Special fitness preperation exercises • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Individual routine without apparatus developpement • Development of a choreography complex • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises

3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.

Individual work and tests

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of jump/leap (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Difficulty of body • Analysis of balance (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Analysis of rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Execution and artistry • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Analysis of jump/leap (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty
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Test

Selects 1 jump, 1 balance and 1 rotation that will be analyzed.

The presentation must include:

  • English name of the element
  • element symbol
  • visual element representation (picture/video)
  • value of the element
  • the base value of the element
  • possible variations of the element
  • improvement of the element of
  • the object’s action on each subject
  • teaching
2.

Analysis of balance (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty
-
Test

Selects 1 balance that will be analyzed.

The presentation must include:

  • English name of the element
  • element symbol
  • visual element representation (picture/video)
  • value of the element
  • the base value of the element
  • possible variations of the element
  • improvement of the element of
  • the object’s action on each subject
  • teaching
3.

Analysis of rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty
-
Test

Selects 1 rotation that will be analyzed.

The presentation must include:

  • English name of the element
  • element symbol
  • visual element representation (picture/video)
  • value of the element
  • the base value of the element
  • possible variations of the element
  • improvement of the element of
  • the object’s action on each subject
  • teaching
4.

Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus)
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Test

Create a dynamic element with rotation with the highest value possible.

Students draw an object for which this element is to be created. Possible items:

  • hoop
  • ball
  • clubs
  • ribbon

Base of the Dynamic element with rotation consists of 2 rotations. Possible variations in base rotations:

  • 2 vertical rotation
  • illusion and forward roll
  • 2 forward rolls
  • Walkover forward and seated vertical rotation

Complement this element with the specific criteria described in the Rhythmic Gymnastics code of points.

Presentation must include:

  • information about the current base value
  • criteria added
  • element final value
  • teaching
5.

Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus)
-
Test

Find 2 video examples of difficulty of apparatus for each apparatus (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon):

  • 1 difficulty of apparatus with a value of 0,20
  • 1 difficulty of apparatus with a value of 0,30

For each apparatus find a video example with a difficulty of apparatus with 2 basis and 1 criterion OR a difficylty of apparatus with a base value of 0,40

for each element must provide the following information:

  • base
  • criteria
  • value
6.

Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus
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Test

With each apparatus (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon), select and find 2 individual exercises for which the following are described:

  • artistic execution - conformity to music, movement performance, structure of exercise, etc.
  • technical execution - technical errors, deviations in body difficulty elements, loss of apparatus

Presentation slides includes only subclauses that will be told! The exercise analysis can be presented before or after the video demonstration.
7.

The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose
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Test

Based on the selected objective, create 3 choreographic combinations:

  • when demonstraing, the combinations are being performed with appropriate musical accompaniment.
  • each combination includes a description using appropriate terminology (the execution of the combination and methodological guidelines are described).

Possible objectives for the combinations:

  • promoting foot and ankle mobility
  • developing coordination
  • developing balance
  • developing strength
  • dromoting flexibility / plasticity
8.

Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen)
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Test

3 movements selected for which the following are analyzed and described:

  • how is the movement performed?
  • what are the methodological instructions to follow?
  • which primary muscle groups are activated during the execution of the movement?
  • what benefit does movement bring?
9.

Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen)
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Test

1 choreography movement selected and performed on the floor. The movement is analyzed and described:

  • how is the movement performed?
  • what are the methodological instructions to follow?
  • which primary muscle groups are activated during the execution of the movement?
  • what benefit does movement bring?
10.

Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor
-
Test

Develop three choreographic combinations to be performed on the floor:

  • when demonstrating, the combinations must be executed with appropriate musical accompaniment.
  • each combination must include a detailed description using appropriate professional terminology, clearly outlining the execution of the movements, relevant methodological guidelines and purpose
11.

Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen)
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Test

Select one group routine video and provide an analysis and description of the following aspects:

  • artistry (based on the component evaluation table)
  • execution (whether apparatus losses occurred, and whether visible deviations were present in body difficulty elements)
  • synchronization of the gymnasts
  • personal opinion, explaining why this particular routine is appealing
12.

General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment
-
Test

Develop general fitness preperation exercises:

  • 3 exercises with equipment
  • 3 exercises without equipment

When developping exercises, the specificities of the sport should be taken into account.

The age group for which the exercises are designed – at the student’s discretion!
13.

Special fitness preperation exercises
-
Test

Develop 3 special fitness preperation exercises. The specific nature of the sport should be taken into account when designing exercises.

The age group for which the exercises are designed – at the student’s discretion!

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises
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10 points

Questions regarding the current competition rules:

  • Body difficulty elements
  • Apparatus difficulty elements
  • Apparatus technical groups
  • Structure of individual routines
  • Evaluation of individual routines
2.

Difficulty of body
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics to be familiar with:

1. Value of jumps/leaps, balances and rotation;

2. Specificity and inclusion of body difficulty elements in individual exercises;

3. Criteria recognition, their value in dynamic elements with rotation;

4. Use of the “out of sight” criterion in elements of bodily difficulty.
3.

Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics to be familiar with:

  1. Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups in individual excercises
  2. Symbols for difficulty of apparatus criteria
  3. Criteria "out of visual field"
  4. Base symbols and value for difficulty of apparatus
  5. Difficulty of apparatus according to rules
4.

Execution and artistry
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics to be familiar with:

  1. Penalty point given by execution panel judges
  2. Penalty points given by artistry panel judges
5.

Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen)
10.00% from total grade
10 points

The selected exercisefor analysis must be sent by email. The selected exercise can be changed up to a certain date by sending a new video link in advance!

Contents of the work:

  • Title slide
  • Information about the gymnast (name, surname, represented country, sport class)
  • Difficulty of body (DB)
  • Difficulty of apparatus (DA)
  • Artistry (A)
  • Execution (E)
  • Thank you for your attention
6.

Development of a choreography complex
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop complexes of choreography combinations:

  • all combinations must be included (plié to Grand battement)
  • appropriate musical accompaniment
  • must be preceded by a description of the combinations (correct temrinology, methodological instructions)
7.

Individual routine without apparatus developpement
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop an individual routine without apparatus, taking into account:

  • The gymnast’s age group (1st Sports Class – younger group)
  • The training group (MT-2 group)
  • The assigned music

Prepare a presentation about the individual routine, including:

  • A title slide
  • The structure of the individual routine (presented as a chronological sequence of elements)
  • An analysis of the completed work, addressing the following questions:
    • What difficulties were encountered?
    • What was performed better than planned?
    • What was hoped to be executed better?
  • A closing slide: Thank you for your attention.
8.

Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements
10.00% from total grade
10 points

For each apparatus, develop and describe three improvement exercises, specifying the following information:

  • The execution of the exercise
  • Methodological guidelines
  • The physical qualities that are being developed

For each body difficulty (balance, rotation, jumps/leaps), develop and describe three improvement exercises, specifying the following information:

  • The execution of the exercise
  • Methodological guidelines
  • The physical qualities that are being developed

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

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Difficulty of body, their characterisation in individual excercises with and without apparatus
Description

Body difficulty elements in individual exercises. Their characteristics in the competition rules.

  1. Lecture

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Jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and development of teaching jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

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Balances as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different balances as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and improvement of teaching elements of balance as a body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different balances as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

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Rotations as elements of body difficulty in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Different elements of rotation as body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and development of teaching of rotations as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different rotations as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.
Identifying jumps/leaps, balances, spins as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with apparatus
Description

Judging jumps/leaps, balances and rotations as body difficulties by video footage.

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Dynamic elements with rotation in individual excercises with different apparatus, their components and evaluation
Description

Dynamic elements with rotation, possible variations, components, value.

Recognizing and evaluating these elements based on video materials.
Methodology and development of the teaching of dynamic elements with rotation with different apparatus
Description

The correspondence of dynamic elements with rotation to the gymnast's age and sports class, guided by the criteria set by the international federation and the Latvian Gymnastics Federation.

Preparation of various teaching and development tasks in accordance with the gymnast's age, apparatus with which the element is performed, and previous preparation.

  1. Class/Seminar

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A summary of body difficulty elements
Description

A replay of the body’s difficulty elements, their value and performance conditions.

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Apparatus technical groups with hoop and ball, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identifying the apparatus technical groups (hoop, ball), their role in individual exercises and symbols. Mastering technical elements. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.
Apparatus technical groups with clubs and ribbon, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identification of apparatus technical groups (clubs, ribbon), their application in individual exercises and symbols. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.

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Difficulty of apparatas, characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Difficulty of apparatus in individual exercises, their recognition by video material. Teaching methodology for different elements in different age groups.
Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus in individual exercises with apparatus
Description

Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus elements in individual excercises with hoop/ball/clubs/ribbon by video material.

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A summary of difficulty of apparatus
Description

A review of difficulty of apparatus elements, their characteristics, value and inclusion in individual exercises.

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Artistry scoring in individual excercises with and without apparatus, characteristics and components
Description

Artistic components, their characteristics and possible methods for improving assessment.

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Execution scoring in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Scoring execution in individual exercises - technical errors, deviations in body difficulty elements - possible penalty points.

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Evaluating artistry and performance in individual exercises with apparatus
Description

Judging artistry and execution by video material.

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Summary of artistry and execution in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

A review of the evaluation of artistry and execution in individual exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (junior sports classs)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for junior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.
Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (senior sports class)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for senior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practicing the judging of individual exercises
Description

Practising individual excercise judging for senior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual excercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.

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Presentation of exercise analysis
Description

Presentation of analysis of prepared individual exercises.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

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Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements with support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

  1. Lecture

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A replay of ballet terminology in choreography. Visualize movement with video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of techniques for performing choreography movements with support
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of techniques for performing choreography movements with support
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

  1. Lecture

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Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements without support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

  1. Lecture

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Unsupported choreography movement visualized by video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

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Practical identification of techniques for performing non-assisted choreography movements
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Practical identification of techniques for performing non-assisted choreography movements
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

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Performing choreography on the floor, theory and fundamentals
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

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Visualization of choreography movements on the floor by means of images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

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Practical identification of the technique for performing choreography movements on the floor
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Practical identification of the technique for performing choreography movements on the floor
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Competition rules in group exercise program
Description

Introduction to the rules of group exercise competitions. Analysis of group exercises.

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Developing an indivudal excercise without apparatus
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the general preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season in accordance with the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the sport
Description

The implementation of the training plan, based on the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the respective sport, and adapted to the given period, the gymnast’s age, and the performance outcomes to be achieved during the season.

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the special preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season in accordance with the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the sport
Description

The implementation of the training plan, based on the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the respective sport, and adapted to the given period, the gymnast’s age, and the performance outcomes to be achieved during the season.

  1. Lecture

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Construction and purpose of the training during the pre-competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season in accordance with the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the sport
Description

The implementation of the training plan, based on the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the respective sport, and adapted to the given period, the gymnast’s age, and the performance outcomes to be achieved during the season.

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the main competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season in accordance with the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the sport
Description

The implementation of the training plan, based on the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the respective sport, and adapted to the given period, the gymnast’s age, and the performance outcomes to be achieved during the season.

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the transition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season in accordance with the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the sport
Description

The implementation of the training plan, based on the annual plan developed by the senior coach of the respective sport, and adapted to the given period, the gymnast’s age, and the performance outcomes to be achieved during the season.

  1. Lecture

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Involvement of games in the exercise process according to the training period and the age of gymnasts
Description

Developing creative tasks to introduce competition rules to young gymnasts. Development of a variety of games for engaging in the training process to achieve training goals.

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General physical preparation (GPP) exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of exercisers. Engaging exercises in the exercise process according to the training period.
General physical preparation (GPP) exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Engaging exercises in the training process according to the training period.

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Performing choreography with support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography with support, developing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

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Performing choreography without support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography without support, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

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Performing choreography on the floor according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography on the floor, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

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Improvoment of technical elements with hoop
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with hoop according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.
Improvoment of technical elements with ball
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ball according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

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Improvoment of technical elements with clubs
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with clubs according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.
Improvoment of technical elements with ribbon
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ribbon according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

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Improving balance as an element of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of balances as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

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Improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

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Improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

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Practical training in judging: Individual routines of junior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Practical training in judging: Individual routines of senior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Rhythmic Gymnastics code of pointsSuitable for English stream

2.

Baleta terminoloģija horeogrāfijā

Additional Reading

1.

D'Orsay, Alex. 2017. Floor BarreSuitable for English stream

2.

Horeogrāfijas kombināciju paraugs

Other Information Sources

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Latvijas Vingrošanas federācijas dokumenti mākslas vingrošanā