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Study Course Description
Cardiac Fitness Equipment
Course Code
SUUK_256
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the use of cardio machines in health sports training, their programs and various aerobic performance tests.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology of sport, biochemistry of sport, basics of health sport, kinesiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will know the different cardiovascular training programs, their specifics, the division of the programs according to different principles, the different cardiovascular training models, different aerobic fitness tests.
Skills
1.Will be able to use various cardio equipment and their programs in classes with clients of different age and physical fitness, to test and evaluate their aerobic fitness.
Competences
1.Will be able to use various cardio equipments, choose the most appropriate and effective training programs to increase the aerobic work capacity of clients and the most suitable tests for testing and evaluating aerobic work capacity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independently acquires various course topics from the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Develops and executes a training program to increase aerobic performance and endurance. Improves and strengthens skills and abilities in the use of cardio trainers and their programs.
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Examination
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Examination |
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To pass the exam in the study course "Cardio Trainers":
1. All training tasks must be completed and all lesson forms must be completed accurately. Must be able to use cardio training programs and fitness tests during the training process.
2. An individual training program for one month must be established and completed with the aim of significantly increasing aerobic capacity and endurance. The basic principles of training must be integrated into the program.
3. Aerobic performance test on Technogym exercise bikes or Monark.
4. Test of compressive strength when lying on the number of repetitions or lying down on the support
5. Strength test with a weight bar on the shoulders (75% for men, 50% for women)
6. To answer the theoretical question about cardio trainers, their programs, aerobic performance tests.
In order to pass the exam and receive a successful grade in the exam, you must have a successful grade in all sections of the exam.
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2.
Examination |
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Students' participation in practical classes (20%), theoretical knowledge about cardio trainers, their programs and application possibilities (20%), developed aerobic performance and endurance program (20%), assessment of aerobic performance (20%) and endurance assessment are evaluated. (20%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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3
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Topics
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Cardio trainers, the division of their programs according to the primary and additional principle and various programs in trainers of different manufacturers. Aerobic performance tests.
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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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3
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Topics
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Cardio trainers, the division of their programs according to the primary and additional principle and various programs in trainers of different manufacturers. Aerobic performance tests.
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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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3
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Topics
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"Spirit and Sportop" cardio equipment programs during workout process.
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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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3
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Topics
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"Spirit and Sportop" cardio equipment programs during workout process.
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic Fitness Testing with Monarc Ergomedic 832E Bike Ergometer using World Health Organization, Astrand, YMCA tests.
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic Fitness Testing with Monarc Ergomedic 832E Bike Ergometer using World Health Organization, Astrand, YMCA tests.
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic fitness testing with Polar "OWN index" test and "Spirit" YMCA test.
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic fitness testing with Polar "OWN index" test and "Spirit" YMCA test.
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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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3
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Topics
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Determination of maximum aerobic power and dosing of high intensity interval training loads using "Spirit" exercise machines, Technogym exercise equipment and Concept2 rowing and ski training equipment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Determination of maximum aerobic power and dosing of high intensity interval training loads using "Spirit" exercise machines, Technogym exercise equipment and Concept2 rowing and ski training equipment.
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
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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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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
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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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3
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Topics
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Introducing with the "Technogym" Cardio Training Programs "CPR" and "Training Zone".
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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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3
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Topics
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Introducing with the "Technogym" Cardio Training Programs "CPR" and "Training Zone".
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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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3
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Topics
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Analysis of aerobic fitness and endurance Training Programs. Aerobic fitness and strenght endurance testing.
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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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3
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Topics
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Analysis of aerobic fitness and endurance Training Programs. Aerobic fitness and strenght endurance testing.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
54 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Cardio trainers, the division of their programs according to the primary and additional principle and various programs in trainers of different manufacturers. Aerobic performance tests.
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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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-
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3
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Topics
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"Spirit and Sportop" cardio equipment programs during workout process.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
-
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3
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Topics
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Aerobic Fitness Testing with Monarc Ergomedic 832E Bike Ergometer using World Health Organization, Astrand, YMCA tests.
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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 trip
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3
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Topics
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Aerobic fitness testing with Polar "OWN index" test and "Spirit" YMCA test.
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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 trip
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3
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Topics
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Determination of maximum aerobic power and dosing of high intensity interval training loads using "Spirit" exercise machines, Technogym exercise equipment and Concept2 rowing and ski training equipment.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
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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 trip
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3
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study trip
|
3
|
Topics
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Introducing with the "Technogym" Cardio Training Programs "CPR" and "Training Zone".
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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 trip
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3
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Topics
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Analysis of aerobic fitness and endurance Training Programs. Aerobic fitness and strenght endurance testing.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
27 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022, 375 lpp.
2.
Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015
3.
Žīdens J. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc, 2008; 215 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Bompa, Tudor O. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics,2019
2.
EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.)
3.
Santana, Juan Carlos. Functional Training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
4.
Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)
Other Information Sources
1.
Daizong Wen, et.all. Effects of Different Protocols of High Intensity Interval Training for VO2max Improvements in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 22(8), 2019
2.
Jonathan Taylor, et.all. The effects of repeated-sprint training on field-based fitness measures: a meta-analysis of controlled and non-controlled trials. Sports Medicine 45(6), 2020
3.
S. Gabriel de Oliveira-Nunes, et all. HIIT vs. SIT: What Is the Better to Improve VO2max? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(24)
4.
Sebastien FM Chastin, et.all. Effects of Regular Physical Activity on the Immune System, Vaccination and Risk of Community-Acquired Infectious Disease in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2021