Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sport Medicine
Course Code
LSPA_033
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Viesturs Lāriņš
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To master knowledge of sport medicine, obtain skills and necessary competences for the qualification of a sports teacher and coach.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses mastered: Anatomy; Foundations of Physiology; Age-Specific Physiology, Foundations of Biomechanics of Sport and Physical Exercise and Health.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Will be well versed in health care for children and youths in the field of sports medicine and medical examinations of young athletes in accordance with CM Regulations No. 594. 2. Will be familiar with the determination and assessment of posture and body somatotype for athletes in children and youths. 3. Will be able to determine the condition of legs and feet of children and youths and will be familiar with assessment methods for athletes. 4. Will know anthropometric methods for determining the physical development of children and young athletes. 5. Will know the EUROFIT method for determining the physical development and fitness of children and youths. 6. Will be familiar with anti-doping rules, doping agents and method control in sport.
Skills
1.7. Students are able to independently determine and assess the posture and body somatotype. 8. Students are able to independently determine and assess the condition of leg and feet using somatoscopy and plantography methods. 9. Students are able to independently determine and analyse physical development using anthropometric methods. 10. Students acquire the skills to independently determine, analyse and assess the fitness of children and young athletes and non-athletes using the EUROFIT method.
Competences
1.11. Students acquire competences to independently determine and assess posture and body somatotype in children and youths, young athletes, draw conclusions and make recommendations. 12. Students acquire competences to independently determine and assess the condition of legs and feet of children and youths, young athletes, draw conclusions and make recommendations. 13. Students acquire competences to independently determine, analyse and assess physical development in children and youths, young athletes using anthropometric methods, draw conclusions and make recommendations. 14. Students acquire competences to independently determine, analyse and assess the fitness of children and youths, young athletes using the EUROFIT method.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To independently obtain measurements of physical development and fitness in practical classes, to process data, analyse the results obtained, draw conclusions and develop recommendations, draw up protocols.
To independently prepare for seminars, 2 colloquiums and the test.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Assessment of learning outcomes
1. Attitude towards studies, development dynamics, work during seminars (10%).
2. Independently performed practical works (20%).
3. Written tests of the study course (70%)
The summative method is used in the total assessment of learning outcomes.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organisation of sports medicine.
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Topics
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Medical examinations of children and athletes, its types, content (CM Regulations No. 594).
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Athlete’s medical history
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy-1. Determination of posture and somatotype.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy-2. Determination of the condition of legs and feet.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy. Determination of physical development. Colloquium 1.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometry. Method of standards, indices and percentiles in assessing the results. Anthropometric profile.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometry. Method of standards, indices and percentiles in assessing the results. Anthropometric profile.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometry. Method of standards, indices and percentiles in assessing the results. Anthropometric profile.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Doping control in sports
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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EUROFIT tests for determining physical development and fitness.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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EUROFIT tests for determining physical development and fitness.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Determination and assessment of physical fitness. Colloquium 2.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Determination and assessment of physical development and fitness
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
28 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Subject, content, tasks, organisation of sports medicine.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy-1. Determination of posture and somatotype.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy-2. Determination of the condition of legs and feet.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Somatoscopy. Determination of physical development. Colloquium 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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometry. Method of standards, indices and percentiles in assessing the results. Anthropometric profile.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometry. Method of standards, indices and percentiles in assessing the results. Anthropometric profile.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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EUROFIT tests for determining physical development and fitness.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Determination and assessment of physical fitness. Colloquium 2.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Determination and assessment of physical development and fitness
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lāriņš V. Sporta medicīna. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: Jumava, 2022, - 312 lpp.
2.
ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription. (American College of Sports Medicine, sen. Ed. Madeline Podenostro Bayles). 2nd Ed., Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, 2024, -490 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Potteiger J. ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science. American College of Sports Medicine. 4th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, 2023, -568.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Priedīte I.S., Sauka M., Kalniņa L., Lāriņš V. Vispārizglītojošo skolu skolēnu fiziskās sagatavotības izvērtēšana. Rīga: LSMA, 2015.- 53 lpp.
2.
Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Jumava; LTTC, 2022.
3.
Feito Y., Magal M. ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual (American College of Sports Medicine). 6th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, 2021.Suitable for English stream
4.
Hoffman J.R. Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 2014.- 520 p.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Antidopinga metodiskie materiāli/Anti-doping methodological materialsSuitable for English stream
2.
Doping controlSuitable for English stream
3.
AnthropometrySuitable for English stream
4.
Tempertest
5.
Kaminsky L.A. (ed.) ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual. American College of Sports Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014.- 174 p.Suitable for English stream