Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Somatic well-being and recovery
Course Code
LSPA_636
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Dentistry; Health Management; Law; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karīna Irita Jenaki
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge of the impact of daily stress on bodily wellbeing; to develop an understanding of habit formation and maintenance. To understand and be able to apply a variety of somatic recovery and stress-release techniques.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student knows how daily stress affects somatic well-being.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of body wellness
2.The student has gained an understanding of the mechanisms of habit formation and maintenance.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
3.The student has knowledge of various somatic recovery and stress-release techniques.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
Skills
1.The student can identify signs of somatic tension.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of body wellness
2.Students are able to use theories of habit formation and maintenance to induce behaviour change.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
3.The student can select and apply appropriate somatic recovery and stress-release methods according to the situation.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
Competences
1.Ability to apply somatic recovery and stress-reduction techniques in ones daily well-being practice.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
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.
Assessment of body wellness |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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.
Situation analysis |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written assignment – Based on the described situation, the student identifies signs of somatic tension, applies suitable somatic recovery techniques, and provides suggestions for new habit formation and long-term maintenance. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
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Lecture
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
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2
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Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Practical: assessment of body wellness
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Habits: their formation process and important factors.
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Study room
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Habits: their formation process and important factors.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Habits: maintenance and disruptive factors
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Habits: maintenance and disruptive factors
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On site
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Study room
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Practical: developing a new habit
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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Study room
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Test
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical: assessment of body wellness
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Habits: their formation process and important factors.
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Lecture
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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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2
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Topics
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Habits: maintenance and disruptive factors
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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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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical: developing a new habit
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Harrington, R. (2012). Stress, health & well-being : thriving in the 21st century. In Medical Entomology and Zoology. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB16651938Suitable for English stream
2.
Hagger, M., Cameron, L. D., Hamilton, K. C. 2. J., Hankonen, N., & Lintunen, T. C. 2. J. (2020). The Handbook of Behavior Change. In Cambridge University Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108677318Suitable for English stream
3.
LaDyne, R. (2020). The Mind-Body Stress reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Maté, G., MD. (2004). When the body says no: The Cost of Hidden Stress. National Geographic Books.Suitable for English stream
2.
Nagoski, E., PhD, & Dma, A. N. (2019). Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Ballantine Books.Suitable for English stream
3.
Caldwell, C. (2018). Bodyfulness: somatic practices for presence, empowerment, and waking up in this life. https://www.goodreads.com/work/editions/63328077-bodyfulness-somatic-practices-for-presence-empowerment-and-waking-upSuitable for English stream
4.
Verplanken, B., & Orbell, S. (2021). Attitudes, habits, and behavior change. Annual Review of Psychology, 73(1), 327–352. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-020821-011744Suitable for English stream
5.
Pelka, M., Kölling, S., Ferrauti, A., Meyer, T., Pfeiffer, M., & Kellmann, M. (2016). Acute effects of psychological relaxation techniques between two physical tasks. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(3), 216–223. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1161208Suitable for English stream