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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.5.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Rhythmic Gymnastics Training Theory, Pedagogical Development

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_657
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Inese Ļubinska
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports didactics, psychology, sports psychology and human functioning.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Understands the methods for analysing, teaching, and improving the technique of rhythmic gymnastics elements.

Individual work and tests

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Development of a training plan • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen)

2.2. Understands the principles of planning and periodization of the rhythmic gymnastics training process.

Individual work and tests

Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Special fitness preperation exercises • Development of a training plan • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • Development of a choreography complex

3.3. Understands rhythmic gymnastics competition rules and judging principles.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus • Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus) • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of jump/leap, balance and rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Individual routine without apparatus developpement • Development of a training plan • Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen)

4.4. Understands the principles of planning general and specific physical preparation in rhythmic gymnastics.

Individual work and tests

General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • Special fitness preperation exercises • Development of a training plan • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Development of a choreography complex

5.5. Is familiar with exercises for developing physical qualities and the fundamental principles of their execution.

Individual work and tests

Sports Day

Skills

1.1. Is able to analyse the execution of rhythmic gymnastics elements and determine appropriate solutions for technical improvement.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen) • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus) • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Analysis of jump/leap, balance and rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Development of a training plan

2.2. Is able to select and adapt methods for teaching and improving rhythmic gymnastics elements.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus • Development of a training plan • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Analysis of jump/leap, balance and rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor

3.3. Is able to develop and adapt training plans according to athletes’ level of preparation.

Individual work and tests

General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Special fitness preperation exercises • Execution and artistry • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Difficulty of body • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Development of a training plan

4.4. Is able to plan and adapt general and specific physical preparation.

Individual work and tests

Development of a training plan • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • Development of a choreography complex • Special fitness preperation exercises • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor

5.5. Is able to perform various exercises aimed at developing physical qualities.

Individual work and tests

Sports Day

Competences

1.1. Is able to independently plan, implement, and improve the rhythmic gymnastics training process.

Individual work and tests

Special fitness preperation exercises • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Development of a choreography complex • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Development of a training plan

2.2. Is able to assess athletes’ technical performance and level of preparation.

Individual work and tests

Development of a training plan • Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements • Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor • Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen) • The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose • Development of a choreography complex • Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus • Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus) • Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen) • Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus) • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Analysis of jump/leap, balance and rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty • General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment • Special fitness preperation exercises • Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen) • Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen)

3.3. Is able to plan and manage athletes’ preparation for competitions.

Individual work and tests

Difficulty of body • Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises • Execution and artistry • Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups • Individual routine without apparatus developpement • Development of a training plan

4.4. Is able to independently apply knowledge and skills in performing exercises aimed at developing physical qualities.

Individual work and tests

Sports Day

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Analysis of jump/leap, balance and rotation (freely chosen) as an element of body difficulty
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Test

Selects 1 jump, 1 balance and 1 rotation that will be analyzed.

The presentation must include:

  • English name of the element
  • element symbol
  • visual element representation (picture/video)
  • value of the element
  • the base value of the element
  • possible variations of the element
  • improvement of the element of
  • the object’s action on each subject
  • teaching

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the presentation includes all the required information.
2.

Dynamic element with rotation (with specific apparatus)
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Test

Create a dynamic element with rotation with the highest value possible.

Students draw an object for which this element is to be created. Possible items:

  • hoop
  • ball
  • clubs
  • ribbon

Base of the Dynamic element with rotation consists of 2 rotations. Possible variations in base rotations:

  • 2 vertical rotation
  • illusion and forward roll
  • 2 forward rolls
  • Walkover forward and seated vertical rotation

Complement this element with the specific criteria described in the Rhythmic Gymnastics code of points.

Presentation must include:

  • information about the current base value
  • criteria added
  • element final value
  • teaching

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the presentation includes all the required information.
3.

Difficulty of apparatus (with each apparatus)
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Test

Find 2 video examples of difficulty of apparatus for each apparatus (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon):

  • 1 difficulty of apparatus with a value of 0,20
  • 1 difficulty of apparatus with a value of 0,30

For each apparatus find a video example with a difficulty of apparatus with 2 basis and 1 criterion OR a difficylty of apparatus with a base value of 0,40

For each element must provide the following information:

  • base
  • criteria
  • value

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the presentation includes all the required information.
4.

Analysis of the artistry and execution of individual exercises with apparatus
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Test

With each apparatus (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon), select and find 2 individual exercises for which the following are described:

  • artistic execution - conformity to music, movement performance, structure of exercise, etc.
  • technical execution - technical errors, deviations in body difficulty elements, loss of apparatus

Presentation slides includes only subclauses that will be told! The exercise analysis can be presented before or after the video demonstration.

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the presentation includes all the required information.
5.

The choreography combinations designed for specific purpose
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Test

Based on the selected objective, create 3 choreographic combinations:

  • when demonstraing, the combinations are being performed with appropriate musical accompaniment.

Possible objectives for the combinations:

  • promoting foot and ankle mobility
  • developing coordination
  • developing balance
  • developing strength
  • dromoting flexibility / plasticity

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the required number of combinations has been developed.
6.

Analysis of choreography movements (freely choosen)
-
Test

Select 3 movements for which the following are analyzed and described:

  • how is the movement performed?
  • what are the methodological instructions to follow?
  • which primary muscle groups are activated during the execution of the movement?
  • what benefit does movement bring?

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the presentation includes all the required information.

The assignment is considered successfully completed if all the required information is provided.
7.

Analysis of the choreography movement performed on the floor (freely choosen)
-
Test

1 choreography movement selected and performed on the floor. The movement is analyzed and described:

  • how is the movement performed?
  • what are the methodological instructions to follow?
  • which primary muscle groups are activated during the execution of the movement?
  • what benefit does movement bring?

The assignment is considered successfully completed if all the required information is provided.
8.

Development of choreography combinations performed on the floor
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Test

Develop three choreographic combinations to be performed on the floor:

  • when demonstrating, the combinations must be executed with appropriate musical accompaniment.
  • each combination must include a detailed description using appropriate professional terminology, clearly outlining the execution of the movements, relevant methodological guidelines and purpose

The assignment is considered successfully completed if all the required information is provided.
9.

Analysis of group exercise videos (freely choosen)
-
Test

Choose 1 group exercise video (according to the current Olympic cycle), for which you describe and analyze:

  • Artistry (based on the artistic component table)
  • Execution (errors in body difficulty and apparatus technical elements)

List how many elements were included in the group exercise from each component:

  • DE
  • DB (jumps/balances/turns)
  • CC
  • CR
  • CC (throw)
  • CC (catch)

The assignment is considered successfully completed if all the required information is provided.
10.

General fitness preperation exercise with and without equipment
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Test

Develop general fitness preperation exercises:

  • 3 exercises with equipment
  • 3 exercises without equipment

When developping exercises, the specificities of the sport should be taken into account.

The age group for which the exercises are designed – at the student’s discretion!

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the required number of exercises has been developed.
11.

Special fitness preperation exercises
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Test

Develop 3 special fitness preperation exercises.

The specific nature of the sport should be taken into account when designing exercises.

The age group for which the exercises are designed – at the student’s discretion!

The assignment is considered successfully completed if the required number of exercises has been developed.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Rhythmic gymnastics competition rules in individual excercises
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10 points

A student is eligible to take the examination if they have received a passing grade in all assessments and completed all independent assignments successfully

Questions on any of the following topics (drawn at random) on the current code of points:

  • Difficulty of Body
  • Difficulty of Apparatus
  • Apparatus technical groups
  • Artistry
  • Execution
  • Jumps as body difficulty elements
  • Balances as body difficulty elements
  • Rotations as body difficulty elements
  • Structure of Group Exercises

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
2.

Difficulty of body
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics that students are expected to understand and that will be assessed:

1. Value of jumps/leaps, balances and rotation;

2. Specificity and inclusion of body difficulty elements in individual exercises;

3. Criteria recognition, their value in dynamic elements with rotation;

4. Use of the “out of sight” criterion in elements of bodily difficulty.

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
3.

Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics that students are expected to understand and that will be assessed:

  1. Difficulty of apparatus and apparatus technical groups in individual excercises
  2. Symbols for difficulty of apparatus criteria
  3. Criteria "out of visual field"
  4. Base symbols and value for difficulty of apparatus
  5. Difficulty of apparatus according to rules

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
4.

Execution and artistry
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Topics that students are expected to understand and that will be assessed:

  1. Penalty point given by execution panel judges
  2. Penalty points given by artistry panel judges

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
5.

Analysis of individual exercise (freely chosen)
10.00% from total grade
10 points

The selected exercise for analysis must be sent by email. The selected exercise can be changed up to a certain date by sending a new video link in advance!

Contents of the work:

  • Title slide
  • Information about the gymnast (name, surname, represented country, sport class)
  • Difficulty of body (DB)
  • Difficulty of apparatus (DA)
  • Artistry (A)
  • Execution (E)
  • Thank you for your attention

The following will be assessed:

  • Presentation and formatting of the assignment
  • Content of the assignment (whether all required information is included)
  • Responses to questions following the presentation

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
6.

Development of a choreography complex
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop complexes of choreography combinations:

  • all combinations must be included (plié to Grand battement)
  • appropriate musical accompaniment
  • must be preceded by a description of the combinations (correct terminology, methodological instructions)

Technical presentation and formatting of the assignment:

  • Coaching skills
  • Use of appropriate terminology in both the written description and practical coaching
  • Quality of the developed combinations
  • Selection and understanding of appropriate musical accompaniment
  • Responses to questions following the practical coaching session

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
7.

Individual routine without apparatus developpement
15.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop an individual routine without apparatus, taking into account:

  • The gymnast’s age group (1st Sports Class – younger group)
  • The training group (MT-2 group)
  • The assigned music

Prepare a presentation about the individual routine, including:

  • Title slide
  • The structure of the individual routine (presented as a chronological sequence of elements)
  • An analysis of the completed work, addressing the following questions:
    • What difficulties were encountered?
    • What was performed better than planned?
    • What was hoped to be executed better?
  • Thank you for your attention.

The following will be assessed:

  • Compliance of the assignment with the technical formatting requirements
  • Compliance of the developed exercise with the current competition rules and the gymnast’s age, sports class, and training group
  • Responses to questions

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
8.

Development of a training plan
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop a detailed plan for one training session - The age group, main training objective, and training cycle may be selected freely.

Include the following information:

  • age group for which the training session is intended;
  • training period in which the session is implemented;
  • training objective, main tasks, and required equipment;
  • total duration of the training session, including the duration of each part;
  • justification for each task/exercise (why is it included?).

The following will be assessed:

  • technical presentation and formatting of the assignment;
  • use of appropriate terminology;
  • suitability of the tasks for the selected age group, training period, and training objective;
  • justification of the selected tasks;
  • responses to questions regarding the development of the training plan.

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
9.

Tasks for improvement of apparatus technical elements and body difficulty elements
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Apparatus technical elements (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon) - choose 1 technical element for each apparatus, for which 3 improvement tasks are developed. For each element, specify:

  • instructions for performing the exercise;
  • methodological guidelines;
  • physical qualities being developed;
  • age group and training cycle for which the exercises are intended.

Body difficulty elements (balance, rotations, jump) - from each group of elements, choose 1 element for which 3 improvement tasks are developed. For each element, specify:

  • instructions for performing the exercise;
  • methodological guidelines;
  • physical qualities being developed;
  • age group and training cycle for which the exercises are intended.

The following will be assessed:

  • Compliance of the work with the technical design (including whether a sufficient number of tasks have been developed)
  • Use of appropriate terminology
  • Understandability of the rules for performing the task
  • Quality of methodological instructions
  • Compliance with age group and training cyclicity
  • Answers to questions

The assignment is considered successfully completed if a grade of at least 4 (almost satisfactory) is achieved.
10.

Sports Day
-
10 points

Participation in the sports day

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

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Topics

Difficulty of body, their characterisation in individual excercises with and without apparatus
Description

Body difficulty elements in individual exercises. Their characteristics in the competition rules.

  1. Lecture

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Jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.

  1. Lecture

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Methodology and development of teaching jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

  1. Lecture

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Balances as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different balances as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.

  1. Lecture

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Methodology and improvement of teaching elements of balance as a body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different balances as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

  1. Lecture

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Rotations as elements of body difficulty in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Different elements of rotation as body difficulty, their value and classification.

  1. Lecture

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Methodology and development of teaching of rotations as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different rotations as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

  1. Lecture

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Identifying jumps/leaps, balances, spins as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with apparatus
Description

Judging jumps/leaps, balances and rotations as body difficulties by video footage.

  1. Lecture

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Dynamic elements with rotation in individual excercises with different apparatus, their components and evaluation
Description

Dynamic elements with rotation, possible variations, components, value.

Recognizing and evaluating these elements based on video materials.

  1. Lecture

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Methodology and development of the teaching of dynamic elements with rotation with different apparatus
Description

The correspondence of dynamic elements with rotation to the gymnast's age and sports class, guided by the criteria set by the international federation and the Latvian Gymnastics Federation.

Preparation of various teaching and development tasks in accordance with the gymnast's age, apparatus with which the element is performed, and previous preparation.

  1. Class/Seminar

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A summary of body difficulty elements
Description

A replay of the body’s difficulty elements, their value and performance conditions.

  1. Lecture

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Apparatus technical groups with hoop and ball, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identifying the apparatus technical groups (hoop, ball), their role in individual exercises and symbols. Mastering technical elements. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.

  1. Lecture

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Apparatus technical groups with clubs and ribbon, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identification of apparatus technical groups (clubs, ribbon), their application in individual exercises and symbols. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.

  1. Lecture

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Difficulty of apparatas, characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Difficulty of apparatus in individual exercises, their recognition by video material. Teaching methodology for different elements in different age groups.

  1. Lecture

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Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus in individual exercises with apparatus
Description

Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus elements in individual excercises with hoop/ball/clubs/ribbon by video material.

  1. Class/Seminar

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A summary of difficulty of apparatus
Description

A review of difficulty of apparatus elements, their characteristics, value and inclusion in individual exercises.

  1. Lecture

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Artistry scoring in individual excercises with and without apparatus, characteristics and components
Description

Artistic components, their characteristics and possible methods for improving assessment.

  1. Lecture

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Execution scoring in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Scoring execution in individual exercises - technical errors, deviations in body difficulty elements - possible penalty points.

  1. Lecture

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Evaluating artistry and performance in individual exercises with apparatus
Description

Judging artistry and execution by video material.

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Summary of artistry and execution in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

A review of the evaluation of artistry and execution in individual exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (junior sports classs)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for junior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (senior sports class)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for senior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.

  1. Lecture

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Fundamental principles of organizing rhythmic gymnastics competitions
Description

Fundamental principles of organizing rhythmic gymnastics competitions at different levels in accordance with the current guidelines established by the Latvian Gymnastics Federation.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Presentation of exercise analysis
Description

Presentation of analysis of prepared individual exercises.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

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Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements with support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

  1. Lecture

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A replay of ballet terminology in choreography. Visualize movement with video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of techniques for performing choreography movements with support
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of techniques for performing choreography movements with support
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

  1. Lecture

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Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements without support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

  1. Lecture

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Unsupported choreography movement visualized by video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

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Practical identification of techniques for performing non-assisted choreography movements
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of techniques for performing non-assisted choreography movements
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

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2

Topics

Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

  1. Lecture

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Performing choreography on the floor, theory and fundamentals
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.

  1. Lecture

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Visualization of choreography movements on the floor by means of images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Practical identification of the technique for performing choreography movements on the floor
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Sports day
Description

Sporta diena

  1. Lecture

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Competition rules in group exercise program
Description

Introduction to the rules of group exercise competitions. Analysis of group exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Developing an indivudal excercise without apparatus
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the general preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

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Structure and purpose of the training during the special preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

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Construction and purpose of the training during the pre-competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

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2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the main competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the transition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Involvement of games in the exercise process according to the training period and the age of gymnasts
Description

Developing creative tasks to introduce competition rules to young gymnasts. Development of a variety of games for engaging in the training process to achieve training goals.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General physical preparation (GPP) exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of exercisers. Engaging exercises in the exercise process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General physical preparation (GPP) exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Engaging exercises in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography with support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography with support, developing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography without support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography without support, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography on the floor according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography on the floor, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with hoop
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with hoop according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with ball
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ball according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with clubs
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with clubs according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with ribbon
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ribbon according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improving balance as an element of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of balances as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of junior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of senior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Difficulty of body, their characterisation in individual excercises with and without apparatus
Description

Body difficulty elements in individual exercises. Their characteristics in the competition rules.
Jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and development of teaching jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Balances as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with and without apparatus
Description

Different balances as elements of body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and improvement of teaching elements of balance as a body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different balances as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Rotations as elements of body difficulty in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Different elements of rotation as body difficulty, their value and classification.
Methodology and development of teaching of rotations as elements of body difficulty with and without apparatus
Description

Understanding the teaching methodology of different rotations as elements of body difficulty. Development of various teaching and development tasks.
Identifying jumps/leaps, balances, spins as elements of body difficulty in individual exercise with apparatus
Description

Judging jumps/leaps, balances and rotations as body difficulties by video footage.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Dynamic elements with rotation in individual excercises with different apparatus, their components and evaluation
Description

Dynamic elements with rotation, possible variations, components, value.

Recognizing and evaluating these elements based on video materials.
Methodology and development of the teaching of dynamic elements with rotation with different apparatus
Description

The correspondence of dynamic elements with rotation to the gymnast's age and sports class, guided by the criteria set by the international federation and the Latvian Gymnastics Federation.

Preparation of various teaching and development tasks in accordance with the gymnast's age, apparatus with which the element is performed, and previous preparation.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

A summary of body difficulty elements
Description

A replay of the body’s difficulty elements, their value and performance conditions.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Apparatus technical groups with hoop and ball, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identifying the apparatus technical groups (hoop, ball), their role in individual exercises and symbols. Mastering technical elements. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.
Apparatus technical groups with clubs and ribbon, their characteristics and teaching methodology
Description

Identification of apparatus technical groups (clubs, ribbon), their application in individual exercises and symbols. Teaching methodology according to age and improvement tasks.
Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus in individual exercises with apparatus
Description

Recognition and evaluation of difficulty of apparatus elements in individual excercises with hoop/ball/clubs/ribbon by video material.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

A summary of difficulty of apparatus
Description

A review of difficulty of apparatus elements, their characteristics, value and inclusion in individual exercises.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Artistry scoring in individual excercises with and without apparatus, characteristics and components
Description

Artistic components, their characteristics and possible methods for improving assessment.
Execution scoring in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

Scoring execution in individual exercises - technical errors, deviations in body difficulty elements - possible penalty points.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Summary of artistry and execution in individual exercises with and without apparatus
Description

A review of the evaluation of artistry and execution in individual exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (junior sports classs)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for junior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.
Judging of individual exercises with apparatus (senior sports class)
Description

Practising individual exercise judging for senior sports class gymnasts.

Judges panel is drawn before judging individual exercises. The results are analysed and compared with the available results from the specific competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Presentation of exercise analysis
Description

Presentation of analysis of prepared individual exercises.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements with support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.
A replay of ballet terminology in choreography. Visualize movement with video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical identification of techniques for performing choreography movements with support
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Ballet terminology in choreography for performing movements without support
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.
Unsupported choreography movement visualized by video and images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical identification of techniques for performing non-assisted choreography movements
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
Methodology for teaching movement at different stages of age
Description

Teaching choreographic movements at different stages of age according to the purpose of the exercise and the result to be achieved.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography on the floor, theory and fundamentals
Description

Compilation and visualisation of choreographic movements by means of images and videos.
Visualization of choreography movements on the floor by means of images
Description

Analysis of the performance of choreography movements. Purpose of application of movement during the training process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical identification of the technique for performing choreography movements on the floor
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Fundamental principles of organizing rhythmic gymnastics competitions
Description

Fundamental principles of organizing rhythmic gymnastics competitions at different levels in accordance with the current guidelines established by the Latvian Gymnastics Federation.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Competition rules in group exercise program
Description

Introduction to the rules of group exercise competitions. Analysis of group exercises.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Developing an indivudal excercise without apparatus
Description

Application of theoretical knowledge in practice.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the general preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the special preparation phase of the preparation period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Construction and purpose of the training during the pre-competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the main competition stage of the competition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structure and purpose of the training during the transition period according to the age of the gymnast and the achievable result of the season
Description

Development of a training plan for the specific period according to the age of the gymnast and the result of the season achievable.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Involvement of games in the exercise process according to the training period and the age of gymnasts
Description

Developing creative tasks to introduce competition rules to young gymnasts. Development of a variety of games for engaging in the training process to achieve training goals.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General physical preparation (GPP) exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises without equipment according to the age and fitness of exercisers. Engaging exercises in the exercise process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General physical preparation (GPP) exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts
Description

Performance and development of various GPP exercises with equipment according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Engaging exercises in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography with support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography with support, developing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography without support according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography without support, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Performing choreography on the floor according to the gymnast’s age and fitness
Description

Performing choreography on the floor, designing combinations according to the age and fitness of gymnasts. Involve combinations in the training process according to the training period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with hoop
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with hoop according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with ball
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ball according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with clubs
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with clubs according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvoment of technical elements with ribbon
Description

Development of training tasks for improving technical elements with ribbon according to gymnasts’ age and level of preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of junior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Practical training in judging: Individual routines of senior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improving balance as an element of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of balances as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of rotations as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty
Description

Development and mastering of improvement tasks for the improvement of jumps/leaps as elements of body difficulty according to the age and fitness of exercisers.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of junior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of senior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of junior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Practical training in judging: Individual routines of senior sport class gymnasts with hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon
Description

Practical judging training through the evaluation of individual routines based on video recordings. Students are assigned to judging panels by drawing lots. The judging results obtained are subsequently compared with the official results of the respective competition.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Rhythmic Gymnastics code of pointsSuitable for English stream

2.

Baleta terminoloģija horeogrāfijā

Additional Reading

1.

Horeogrāfijas kombināciju paraugs

Other Information Sources

1.

Latvijas Vingrošanas federācijas dokumenti mākslas vingrošanā