Water Sports (Rowing, Whitewater Slalom, Canoeing) Sports Specialization

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Training-training lesson	12.50% from total grade	10 points
Based on the class material, two training plans should be developed - training lesson plans (general physical training for a class and a class on water) for a particular age group and fitness. Design according to the form – target, tasks, required inventory, varied exercises and methods are presented, dosage and rest pauses are indicated, instructions for carrying out tasks.
2. Testing of general and special preparedness	12.50% from total grade	10 points
Control exercises for general (three) and special fitness (three) testing should be selected for athletes of a specific age and fitness in sport. Indication - to establish and describe general and special preparedness tests for the appropriate training training group of students, perform testing, determine, evaluate, analyse the performance of students and prepare a description of the results, interpret the selected test and the obtained data with literature sources (sources 2-3 lit.). The consistency and justification of the selected tests with the training group is assessed. Testing and description of the data obtained: self-testing, mathematical-statistical processing of data. An analytical, evaluative description has been prepared and the results obtained have been interpreted with data from literature sources, a personal opinion has been expressed.
3. Technical analysis	12.50% from total grade	10 points
When self-assembling video material, the footage captured by the video podcast program should be divided into motion phases. Comment on and justify technical performance, point to aspects and weaknesses of rational movement execution, their analysis based on biomechanics, anatomy, general and sports pedagogy. To propose concrete solutions to correct weaknesses, to indicate the causes of their occurrence.
4. Teaching of techniques	12.50% from total grade	10 points
On the basis of the personal opinion of the seminar material, the assessment and proposals regarding the teaching of techniques shall be based on: period of teaching (winter, summer); age and preparedness of the contingent; choice of means and methods; more inherent weaknesses and their correction; choice and preparation of the classroom, interpretation of topics with literature source (at least 3 sources) material.
5. Planning the workout process	12.50% from total grade	10 points
Prepare a plan of one mezzocycle of the training (in the draw of mezzocycles) for selected students of the training training group, describe the objectives, tasks of the training period and the particular mezzocycle, justify the use of the means, methods and the amount and intensity of the loads corresponding to the mezzocycle. Indication - the plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements, transparent and informative, including all components characterising the mezzocycle and is appropriate for the age of the students. Description a comprehensive, justified objective for each week (micro-cyclical) use of means and methods.
6. Arranging and conducting of training sessions	12.50% from total grade	10 points
Include the necessary skills for the trainer to organise and manage the training process. To analyse, taking into account safety rules at different training venues, describe the most common, possible types of injury. Develop and describe exercises and exercises for injury prevention, taking into account the characteristics and preparedness of the students’ ageing stage. Interprertācija of sports competition rules and theoretical knowledge for athletes. Sports terminology.

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Exam	25.00% from total grade	10 points
The exam consists of 5 questions to be answered in free form. The issues cover themes of sport comprehensiveness and specification; physical conditioning, physical qualities, workout and competition load, motion machinery maceration and trainer skills by organising the training process.

Aspects of coaching preparation. Description Legislation and requirements for senior sports coach

The results of the season and the sporting issues at stake. Description Participation and results of Latvian athletes in competitions in Latvia and abroad.

Diary of an athlete. Description Content of the diary. Record-keeping of training workshops. Tasks of an athlete for a training session. Additional entries in the diary: plan, accounting, competition calendar, self-feeling. Intensity and volume.

The standard of the senior coaching profession. Description Occupational Standard on duties and tasks of Senior coach

Professional ethics of sport

Special terminology of sports Description Terminology in English

Training lesson Description Selection and preparation of training and training courses.

Learning – watching a workout class Description Exercise lesson watching protocol

Teaching methodology. Description Structure and content of the teaching process, stages and phases of teaching – conception, teaching of movement skills, strengthening and developing movement skills.

Teaching methodology. Description Structure and content of the teaching process, stages and phases of teaching – conception, teaching of movement skills, strengthening and developing movement skills.

Training lesson Description Selection and preparation of training and training courses.

Teaching methodology on a rowing machine. Description Application of introductory, specially prepared and simulated exercises.

Sports technique Description Comparative analysis of technical elements - individual body parts and condition parameters

Analysis of sports technic.

Special fitness Description Preparations and methods for the development of physical properties

Fitness testing of athletes Description Control tests (exercises) for the assessment of students’ general, special and technical preparedness

Training planning Description Cyclicality, regularities, periodisation, principles of training planning.

Training planning Description Cyclicality, regularities, periodisation, principles of training planning.

Plan for the training process of the year Description Principles for composing macrocycles

Workout load Description Characterisation and planning of macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles, load parameters.

Workout and competition load Description Methodology, scope and planning for dispensing exercise loads for students of different ages and preparedness

Structure of the training. Renewal. Control

Fitness testing of athletes Description Control tests (exercises) for the assessment of students’ general, special and technical preparedness

Structure of the training. Renewal. Control

Fitness testing of athletes Description Control tests (exercises) for the assessment of students’ general, special and technical preparedness

Tactical preparation

Psychological matchmaking

Psychological matchmaking

Specificities of teaching in working with children and young people of different ages and genders.

The role and place of the coach in organising and conducting classes. Description Principles for the organisation of a training session.

Planning and accounting of training workshops Description Coach documentation

Description of the training documentation: training plan, programme, schedule, hourly plan – prospectus, accounting documents. Description Drawing up a training plan - a prospectus.

Rules of competition Description Analysis of sports rules

Organisation and conducting competitions Description Organisation of the work of the College of judges. Composition and duties of the College of judges. Medical assistance in competitions. Selection, distance preparation and fitting-out of a competition venue.

Biomechanics for sports

Teaching of sports technic Description Training conditions; introductory, special preparatory and simulation exercises; inherent deficiencies significant, irrelevant and minor deficiencies and remedies and methods.

Teaching of sports technic Description Training conditions; introductory, special preparatory and simulation exercises; inherent deficiencies significant, irrelevant and minor deficiencies and remedies and methods.

Development of specific Biomotoro capabilities

Development of specific Biomotoro capabilities

Aerobic and anaerobic performance.

Organisation of work and preparation methodology at the School of children and Youth Sport Description Conditions for the collection and selection of groups of students

Injuries, prevention and rehabilitation thereof. Description Prevention of possible injuries

Doping. Doping control

Organisation and conducting competitions Description Organisation of the work of the College of judges. Composition and duties of the College of judges. Medical assistance in competitions. Selection, distance preparation and fitting-out of a competition venue.

Safety rules in classes and competitions Description Hygiene requirements and sanitary norms for training and training sessions in competitions and events

Materials technical equipment – selection of inventory. Description Selecting the inventory according to the athlete’s height, physical characteristics and skills

Training lesson Description Selection and preparation of training and training courses.

Specificities of teaching in working with children and young people of different ages and genders.

The role and place of the coach in organising and conducting classes. Description Principles for the organisation of a training session.

Specificities of teaching in working with children and young people of different ages and genders.