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Study Course Description
Qualification Exam
Course Code
LSPA_588
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
Riga, Brivibas Street 333 Department of individual and team Sports, t. 67543410
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the qualification examination is to test and evaluate the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the study program.
Preliminary Knowledge
All course examinations have been successfully passed within the framework of the study program “Health Sport Specialist”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study program students will acquire a comprehensive and specialized knowledge and understanding of the facts, theories, regularities and technologies relevant to the fitness coaching profession, which will allow: 1. Define terms related to human health; 2. To outline methods of determination and evaluation of human physical development to describe the fields of sports and training theory and training systems; 3. Name the main functions of health sports and competitive sports; 4. Tell about physical work ability, its determination and evaluation, factors that influence physical work ability; 5. To classify and describe didactic methods, to justify the choice of didactic methods in different sports; 6. To talk about adherence to pedagogical principles when designing, organizing and conducting training programs for people of different ages, genders and physical abilities; 7. Characterize peculiarities of sports pedagogy, regularities of movement teaching and types of lessons used in health sports; 8. Explain the specifics of physical activity for people of different age groups (children, adolescents, young people and seniors); 9. Describe the role of physical exercise in health promotion and disease prevention; Formulate the causes and effects of obesity on human health, explain the importance of exercise and the use of physical exercise to prevent obesity; 10. Define concepts related to overcrowding, name stages of overload, explain its causes and describe its manifestations; 11. Characterization of training load, symptoms of fatigue after exercise of varying magnitude, causes of exacerbation and exacerbation, and prevention of acute overload; 12. Explain the causes and the possibilities of their prevention in describing the prepathological and pathological conditions in sport; 13. Tell about physical activity for athletes with health ailments and about the health conditions in which sports activities are prohibited.
Skills
1.As a result of the study program students will be able to: 1. To determine a person's physical development, the body's functional and working capacity, the level of physical preparedness; 2. To evaluate the fitness of a person for their age, physical fitness and health; 3. To prepare a training program for people of different age, physical fitness levels and health condition; 4. Conduct individual and group fitness classes, using appropriate training methods and selecting the most appropriate exercises, exercise volume and intensity; 5. Evaluate client posture and course; workout process.
Competences
1.During the study program students will develop competencies and will be able to: formulate, describe and analyze practical problems in the fitness coaching profession, select the necessary information, prioritize activities and structure work tasks so that their implementation, using available resources, results in practical and measurable results Improve fitness and fitness for fitness club clients analyze situations, argue, logically formulate and explain one's opinion, communicate with people of different competencies and backgrounds on professional issues; develop a plan of action and tactics for dealing with fitness club clients with health problems, coordinating with family and sports physicians and physiotherapists as needed; to continue studies, to acquire new knowledge and skills, to develop their competences, which are necessary for a professional career and personal development.
Assessment
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Prepare answers to the theoretical questions of the state examination using lecture materials and the indicated sources of information. Prepare training programs according to the given situation tasks. Prepare a 20 minute lesson according to the specialization.
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Examination
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The exam is evaluated by the State Examination Board according to the 10-point system and the results are announced at the end of the examination. After passing the State examination the student must receive a positive assessment (at least 4 points).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
National degree examination
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
National degree examination
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
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Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadam. (4.-15. lpp.)
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Sporta klubs veselībai (Sports Club for Health). Eiropas Komisijas finansētā projekta mācību materiāls (infografikas un zināšanu pārbaudes testi)
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Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs (2025). Fiziskās aktivitātes, Saite: https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/fiziskas-aktivitate Ieteicamās nodaļas: Fizisko aktivitāšu ieguvumi; Fizisko aktivitāšu rekomendācijas: Ieteikumi iedzīvotājiem; Vingrojumu kompleksi; Praktiskie padomi.
Additional Reading
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Physical Activity, WHO 26. november 2020. (1-64. lpp.)
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Developing Power, 2nd Edition NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association ISBN: 9781718220461 2025 Page Count:* 360 Ebook Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursam saistībā ar spēka un jaudas attīstību: Chapter 1 – The Nature of Producing Power (Jaudas rašanās un biomehānikas pamatprincipi) Chapter 2 – Assessing Power and Individual Training Needs (Jaudas novērtēšana un treniņu vajadzību noteikšana) Chapter 4 – Adapting Power Training to Special Populations (Jaudas treniņu pielāgošana )
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Developing Endurance-2nd Edition Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Ben Reuter ISBN: 9781718206960 ©2025 Page Count: 352 eBook Studiju kursa apguvei ieteicamās nodaļas: Physiology of Endurance Sport Training Assessing Endurance Athletes Endurance Training Principles and Considerations Aerobic Endurance Development
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Bess H. Marcus, Dori Pekmezi (2025). Motivating People to Be Physically Active, 3rd Edition, 224 pp. Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursa apguvei: Part I: Theoretical Background and Tools for Measuring Motivational Readiness Chapter 1 – Describing Physical Activity Interventions (fizisko aktivitāšu iejaukšanās apraksts un teorētiskie pamati) Chapter 4 – Putting Theories to Work by Looking at Mediators of Change (motīvas mainītāji un uzvedības maiņas faktori
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Circuit Training For Complete Beginners: Your Home Workout Guide to Weight Loss and Fitness Success | Jumpstart Your-Health Journey with Effective Circuit-Training-Workouts Paperback – October 17, 2023 Studiju kursa apguvei ieteicamas nodaļas vai tematiskie bloki, kas parasti ietverti šādu grāmatu struktūrā: Introduction to Circuit Training – definīcija, pamatprincipi un ieguvumi (sirds‑asinsvadu veselība, spēks, izturība) Getting Started Safely – silt‑up, tehnika, drošības principi
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HIIT - Understanding Anatomy: Using Exercises for High-Intensity Interval Training Paperback – 6 Oct 2022 by Ingrid S. Clay (Author), Anke Wellner-Kempf (Translator) Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursa kontekstā: Introduction & Physiology of HIIT The benefits of HIIT Powering your HIIT workout Improving your cardio fitness
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Strength Training – The Encyclopedia: Over 380 exercises and 135 training programs for optimal muscle building, maximum strength increase and fat loss. Expanded and Updated New Edition Paperback – 16 July 2024 Ieteicamās nodaļas: Tauku zudums un enerģijas lietderība Chapter 11 – Tactics for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 12 – Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 13 – Programs for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 14 – Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat Loss
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Bompa, Tudor O., Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursam Part I – Training Theory Chapter 1: Basis for Training – treniņa pamati, pielāgošanās un superkompensācija Chapter 2: Principles of Training – treniņa principi – individualizācija, slodzes progresija Chapter 3: Preparation for Training – treniņu sagatavošanas tipi Chapter 4: Variables of Training – treniņa mainīgie (apjoms, intensitāte u.c.)
Other Information Sources
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RSU pieejamās datu bāzes
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Informācija par kvalifikācijas eksāmenu e-studijās.