Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardiac Fitness Equipment
Course Code
LSPA_575
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the use of cardio equipment, their programs and various aerobic fitness tests in health sports training.
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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1.
Individual work |
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Independently learns different course topics from the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Develops and executes a training program for aerobic work capacity. Develops and enhances skills and competences in the use of cardiovascular training equipment and their programs.
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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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Students' participation in practical classes is evaluated (20%), skills to use cardio equipment in programmed and programmable programs (20%), theoretical knowledge of cardio equipment, their programs and applications (20%), developed aerobic work capacity program (20%), aerobic work capacity assessment (20%).
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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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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 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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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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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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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, their program division and various programs. Aerobic performance tests.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
27 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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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
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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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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
|
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.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study trip
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3
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Topics
|
Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study trip
|
3
|
Topics
|
Aerobic work capacity testing using various "Technogym" cardio equipments (exercise, treadmill, elliptical, stepper). Introducing with the "Technogym" cardio programme "Profiles".
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study trip
|
3
|
Topics
|
Introducing with the "Technogym" Cardio Training Programs "CPR" and "Training Zone".
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study trip
|
3
|
Topics
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Analysis of aerobic fitness and endurance Training Programs. Aerobic fitness and strenght endurance testing.
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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, their program division and various programs. Aerobic performance tests.
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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, 2015, 375 lpp.
2.
Žīdens J. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc, 2008; 215 lpp.
3.
Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015
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 / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016] 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.) : ilustrācijas. ISBN 9781492525912.
3.
Santana, Juan Carlos, Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas. ISBN 9781492519768.
Other Information Sources
1.
Technogym mājaslapa
2.
Life Fitness mājaslapa