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Study Course Description
Health and Fitness Assessment
Course Code
SUUK_116
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Una Veseta
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Cigoriņu Street 3, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with knowledge of physical health recommendations, its care and organisation in our country. As well as knowledge and skills required to be able to effectively assess health and physical fitness.
Preliminary Knowledge
The concept of human anatomy, health, it`s care and physical activity.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: - explain the concept of physical health; - describe the EUROFIT method and its use in students, athletes and adults’ physical evaluation of preparedness; - characterise the assessment of the cardiovascular system using various methods and the most topical evaluation methods tests; - characterise the evaluation of musculoskeletal system using various methods and the most topical evaluation tests; - characterise the assessment of body composition using the fat fold and bioimpedance method; - describe the assessment of aerobic and anaerobic abilities using various methods and the most topical evaluation methods tests.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: - use THE EUROFIT method for assessing physical fitness and assess it results; - use simple assessment methods of cardiovascular system and explain the results; - use the simplest methods for evaluation of musculoskeletal system and explain the results; - apply assessment methods of body composition and explain the results; - use the simplest methods for assessing aerobic and anaerobic abilities and explain the results.
Competences
1.The acquired skills and competences will allow students to understand health and physical fitness recommendations, assessment methods in various body systems, which will allow them to develop and adapt individual training plans for both young people, adults and professional athletes. the acquired knowledge will also allow them to spot potential health risks.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Recommended literature, prepare for examinations. Collecting and presenting the results of the tests carried out during practical classes.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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1. practical work (50%);
2. assessment of the written exam according to a 10-point grading system (50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 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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4
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Topics
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Practical class: practical performance of EUROFIT method test. Evaluation of EUROFIT results and their use in providing recommendations for evaluating physical 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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4
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Topics
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Assessment of body composition: methods (fat fold measurement, bioimpedance), assessment of body fat percentage and fat-free mass.
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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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4
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Topics
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EUROFIT method: history and development in Europe. Implementation and use of THE EUROFIT method in Latvia. Determination of students’ and adults’ physical fitness according to THE EUROFIT method, organisational principles. Survey for assessment of physical and health conditions (ABOUT-Q, etc.).
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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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4
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Topics
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Assessment of aerobic and anaerobic physical capacity: methods (fat fold measurements, bioimpedance), assessment of body fat percentage and fat-free mass.
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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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4
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Topics
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Assessment of cardiovascular system: methods for assessing heart rate, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular system tests, examples of research.
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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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4
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Topics
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Recommendations and care of human health and physical activities. The concept of physical health, basic principles of assessment, screening of health risks, legal and ethical considerations.
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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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4
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Topics
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Evaluation of musculoskeletal system: functional tests assessing muscle strength and endurance, evaluation and screening of suppleness and joint movement volume, their application in practice.
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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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4
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Topics
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Physical health assessment methods, their differences and novelties. Medical services in the field of sports medicine.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Recommendations and care of human health and physical activities. The concept of physical health, basic principles of assessment, screening of health risks, legal and ethical considerations.
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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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4
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Topics
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EUROFIT method: history and development of the method in Europe. Implementation and use of THE EUROFIT method in Latvia. Survey for assessment of physical and health conditions (ABOUT-Q, etc.). Practical part: practical performance of EUROFIT method tests. Evaluation of EUROFIT results and their use in providing recommendations for improving physical 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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4
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Topics
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Assessment of body composition: methods (fat fold measurement, bioimpedance), assessment of body fat percentage and fat-free mass.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Assessment of cardiovascular system: methods for assessing heart rate, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular system tests, examples of research. Evaluation of musculoskeletal system: functional tests assessing muscle strength and endurance, evaluation and screening of suppleness and joint movement volume, their application in practice.
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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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4
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Topics
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Assessment of aerobic and anaerobic physical capacity.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
EUROFIT metode
2.
Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem. VM, PVO, 2019.
3.
Foundations of Professional Personal Training. 3rd Edition. Edited by Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc. 2022. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics 456 p.
4.
Cook G. “Movement: Functional Movement Systems: Screening, Assessment, and Corrective Strategies”. On Target Publications; 2010.
Additional Reading
1.
Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021. - 2027. gadam.
2.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
3.
Veselība un Fiziskās aktivitātes; Sports un Veselība (Skola 2030).
4.
Bompa TO, Sarandan SO. “Training and Conditioning Young Athletes. Second edition.” Human Kinetics; 2023.
5.
Fukuda DH. “Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance”. Human Kinetics; 2019.
6.
Page P, Frank CC, Lardner R. “Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach.” Human Kinetics; 2010.
7.
Žīdens, J., u.c. “Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata”. LTTC, 2008.
Other Information Sources
1.
Physical activity. WHO. 2020.
2.
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted its Scientific. Report. 2018.