Free Resistance and Functional Training
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge and understanding of various power trainers, exercises with free weights and dumbbells, exercises using your own body weight and the possibilities of using various exercises to increase strength and muscle mass, strengthen the support and movement system, improve health, prevent injuries and various diseases.
Skills
1.Will know how to use any strength machines, adjust the machines according to the height of the client, show the correct exercise technique with the machines, free weights and dumbbells to strengthen health and achieve the goals desired by the client.
Competences
1.You will be able to draw up training programs for increasing strength and muscle mass, improving body composition, and lead classes using various trainers and exercises with your own body weight, free weights and dumbbells.
Assessment
Individual work
Examination
Study Course Theme Plan
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Functional zone training in health sports
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Basic exercises with free weights, rationale for their use, various modifications
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Exercises for different muscle groups, their application in individual training plans
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Stretching exercises individually and in pairs
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Development of quick power with the plyometric method, use of special equipment
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Developing quick power with weightlifting exercises
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Use of the TRX suspension system in the functional area
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Formation of circuit training in the functional area
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Work with a customer simulation
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Control
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Functional zone training in health sports
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Basic exercises with free weights, rationale for their use, various modifications
-
Exercises for different muscle groups, their application in individual training plans
-
Stretching exercises individually and in pairs
-
Development of quick power with the plyometric method, use of special equipment
-
Developing quick power with weightlifting exercises
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Use of the TRX suspension system in the functional area
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Formation of circuit training in the functional area
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Work with a customer simulation
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Control
Bibliography
Required Reading
Foundations of Professional Personal Training. 3rd Edition. Edited by Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc. 2022. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics 456 p.
Airhart, T.D. Principles of Training for Fitness and Wellness. 4th Revised edition. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. 277 p. 2020
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022.
Additional Reading
Boyle M. New Functional Training for Sports. Human kinetics, 2016.
ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor. 2nd edition. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Wolters Kluwer Health. 288 p. 2022