Sports for Health II
Study Course Implementer
Riga, J. Asaru Street 5, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Develop students’ ability to practically develop, implement and present physical activity programmes based on theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course promotes awareness of the importance of physical exercise in improving body composition and physical fitness, as well as developing the skills to tailor workout content to different audiences, collaborate in a group and reflect on the experience gained, motivating clients to integrate physical activity into their daily lives as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes health-promoting types of physical activity and their role in health sports.
Class attendance and exercise development and presentation on the topic studied
2.Understand the effects of exercise on human health, body composition and physical fitness.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification
3.Is familiar with exercise parameters, technical performance of exercises and respiratory control during exercise.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification • Class attendance and exercise development and presentation on the topic studied
Skills
1.Select and adapt exercises according to purpose, physical ability and health status.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification • Class attendance and exercise development and presentation on the topic studied
2.Create and conduct workout classes using a variety of inventory and justify your exercise choices.
Group work: Development and practical implementation of the training programme
3.Assess the intensity of exercise, control muscle work and monitor self-feeling during exercise.
Group work: Development and practical implementation of the training programme
Competences
1.Able to educate and motivate clients about the role of physical activity in promoting health.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification
2.Develop and implement personalised physical activity programmes tailored to the customer’s objectives and fitness.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification • Group work: Development and practical implementation of the training programme
3.Integrates physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle into professional practice.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Class attendance and exercise development and presentation on the topic studied |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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As part of each practical class, students independently develop 5-6 exercises that fit the theme of a given week (e.g. strength training, balance exercises, interval training, etc.). The exercises are described in a Word document, submitted in an e-environment, specifying their purpose, performance technique, participating muscle groups, and required inventory (if any). In the next lesson, each student: briefly verbally present their exercises to the group, tell them about their fulfillment, certify that the exercises have been practically performed independently during the week. ’“In accordance with Paragraph 3.9 of RSU academic Regulations I, attendance of classes is mandatory and recorded.” |
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Feedback on the study course |
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Student completes study course assessment questionnaire at end of study course |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Development of the training programme, theoretical justification |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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One training session programme should be developed according to the exercise objective of its choice, including warm-up exercises (to prepare for the basic part), main part exercises (not less than 6), according to the exercise programme task, and the warm-up part. A small explanation of how the program, method, number of repetitions, passes, setts, intensity will be implemented according to the purpose of the workout and physical fitness. Why have you chosen this app. More detailed evaluation criteria are added to a separate file in an e - environment. |
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2.
Group work: Development and practical implementation of the training programme |
30.00% from total grade
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Test
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Develop the skills to plan and implement training programmes, apply theoretical knowledge in practice, collaborate in a group and reflect on acquired experience. |
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3.
Examination |
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Attendance of classes and development of exercises and presentation on the topic acquired - 20% development of the training lesson programme, theoretical justification - 50% group work: development and practical implementation of the training programme - 30% |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Body weight training, exercises with your own weight.
Description
Foundation suitable for warm-up and technical learning |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Body weight training, exercises with your own weight.
Description
Foundation suitable for warm-up and technical learning |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength training with small weight equipment such as dumbbells, weight bars, etc.
Description
Incremental load increase |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength training with small weight equipment such as dumbbells, weight bars, etc.
Description
Incremental load increase |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pairing exercises, pairing training.
Description
Cooperation, coordination, motivation, dynamics elements of strength and balance |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pairing exercises, pairing training.
Description
Cooperation, coordination, motivation, dynamics elements of strength and balance |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Balance class using equipment.
Description
Development of stability and deep muscle, BOSS, balance cushions, proprioception. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Balance class using equipment.
Description
Development of stability and deep muscle, BOSS, balance cushions, proprioception. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Cardio training using cardio machines, free weight
Description
Development of endurance |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Cardio training using cardio machines, free weight
Description
Development of endurance |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Classes combining cardio with power load
Description
Complex approach, functional training |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Classes combining cardio with power load
Description
Complex approach, functional training |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Circle training.
Description
Intense, structured workload with different exercises |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Circle training.
Description
Intense, structured workload with different exercises |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Interval training.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Interval training.
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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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Body weight training, exercises with your own weight.
Description
Foundation suitable for warm-up and technical learning |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Strength training with small weight equipment such as dumbbells, weight bars, etc.
Description
Incremental load increase |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Pairing exercises, pairing training.
Description
Cooperation, coordination, motivation, dynamics elements of strength and balance |
-
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
|
Gym
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4
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Topics
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Balance class using equipment.
Description
Development of stability and deep muscle, BOSS, balance cushions, proprioception. |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Cardio training using cardio machines, free weight
Description
Development of endurance |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Classes combining cardio with power load
Description
Complex approach, functional training |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Circle training.
Description
Intense, structured workload with different exercises |
-
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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Gym
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4
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Topics
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Interval training.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Marcus, B. H., & Bess, H. 2025. Motivating people to be physically active. Human Kinetics.
Cosgrove R. 2025. Age Strong. A.Womans’s Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40. Human Kinetics.
Bander L. 2024. Vital Core Training: improve strength and reduce pain with funkcional movement. Human Kinetics.
Grasis N. u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
Additional Reading
Myers T.W. 2021. Anatomy Trains: myofascial meridians for manual therapists and movement professionals. Elsevier.
Ivuškāns A. 2016. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC.
Delavjē F. 2007. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC. (akceptējams izdevums)