Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Athletics (Building Endurance)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_404
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
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To create an opportunity for students to learn and learn the most important exercises for developing endurance and the most frequently used training methods. To create an understanding of the regularities and basic principles of the endurance training process. To provide knowledge and practical experience about endurance development evaluation tests and their application in the training process of various sports.

Preliminary Knowledge

Athletics at high school standard level

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Knowledge of regularities and basic principles of endurance development. 2. Basic knowledge of physiological changes in body systems under the influence of endurance loads

Skills

1.3. Ability to perform exercises for developing endurance; 4. Ability to plan training for endurance development;

Competences

1.5. Theoretical and practical competence on the use of methods and means in developing endurance. 6. Competencies for individual load planning for endurance development.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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In independent work, the student studies specialized literature, develops homework and practices exercises, improving his movement skills.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Test work (test) on developing endurance Homework on the control of the development of endurance Active activity in classes Reasoned selection of exercises and practical demonstration

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Games and toys for developing endurance for students of different ages. Exercises for developing the strength of individual muscle groups.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Other
2

Topics

Repetitive training method. Repeat runs of different lengths. Exercises for general physical fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Tests to control the level of endurance development. Circuit training for developing endurance.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Tests for endurance, development level control
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Demonstration of special exercises for runners. A test of endurance development
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

The steady - continuous method. Running in different intensity zones
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Warming up before endurance training and competition. Interval training method. Heart rate control
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Fartlek. Strength exercises to improve endurance
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Tests to control the level of endurance development. Developing endurance for students of different ages and abilities. Answers to the questions of interest
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Basic principles of endurance training. Changes in the body under the influence of endurance training. Volume and intensity of training
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Demonstration of special exercises for runners. A test of endurance development
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Basic principles of endurance training. Changes in the body under the influence of endurance training. Volume and intensity of training
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

• Pontaga, Inese Aerobās izturības attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums. [Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija], 2014.

2.

• Skriešana & maratons. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.

Additional Reading

1.

• Trenera rokasgrāmata. 2.d. [Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs], 2006.

2.

• Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 2015.

3.

• Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 2008.

4.

• Krauksts, V. Treniņu process. Teorija un prakse, 1;2;3.d., SIA "Drukātava",

Other Information Sources

1.

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