General Physical Preparation in Sports
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Learn and apply modern evidence-based comprehensive physical fitness (flexibility, strength, speed, agility, endurance, etc. physical characteristics) techniques, tools and technologies in the sports sector.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge of the structure of the sports class, the nature of the sports training, the rules of internal order, the norms of behaviour in the gym and sports hall.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe flexibility as a method and means of developing a physical characteristic.
Inspection job • Synopsis
2.Describe the methods and means of developing force as physical characteristics.
Synopsis • Inspection job
3.Describe the methods and means of developing speed as a physical characteristic.
Inspection job • Synopsis
4.Describe the methods and means of developing agility as a physical characteristic.
Synopsis • Inspection job
5.Describe the methods and means of developing endurance as a physical characteristic.
Inspection job • Synopsis
6.Understands the structure of the general physical fitness class, is able to include the tasks of developing physical characteristics acquired during the study course in the training plan.
Inspection job
7.Understands the importance and structure of physical impartiality testing in sport.
Inspection job
Skills
1.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of flexible exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.
2.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of strength training techniques when performing exercises with and without equipment.
3.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of speed exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.
4.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of agility exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.
5.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of endurance exercise technique when performing exercises with and without equipment.
6.Establish a structured comprehensive fitness training plan incorporating basic principles for the development of physical characteristics acquired in the study course.
Competences
1.Plans, the Conspectus shall indicate, demonstrate and methodically justify the comprehensive physical preparation exercise with and without inventory application in the introductory, main and final part of the lesson.
Synopsis
Assessment
Examination
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10 points
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Record in the Conspectus, demonstrate and explain comprehensive fitness exercise with and without inventory sequence, load characteristics for acquired physical characteristics (flexibility, strength, speed, agility, endurance). Evaluation criteria: (1) an understandable, logically completed history and the training session developed are fit for purpose. 0-20% 2) understandable, logical exercise names and, if necessary, an appropriate hyperlink has been created. 0-20% 3) “information” correctly highlights the essential details of exercising. 0-20% 4) exercise and its characteristics correspond to a workable physical characteristic. 0-20% 5) correct order of inclusion of physical characteristics in the training plan. 0-20% 4-point (almost mediocre) = 40-49% 5-point (mediocre) = 50-59% 6-point (almost good) = 60-69% 7-point (good) = 70-79% 8-point (very good) = 80-89% 9-point (excellent) = 90-94% 10-point (excellent) = 95-100% |
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Inspection job |
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Test
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20 Multi-choice questions about methods and means of developing physical characteristics. The offset must answer at least 10 questions accurately. |
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Inspection job |
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Test
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10 Multi-choice questions about methods and means of developing physical characteristics. The offset shall answer at least 5 questions accurately. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Flexibility as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains flexibility as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Flexibility as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains flexibility as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
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Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
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Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Gym
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Durability as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain endurance as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Gym
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Durability as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain endurance as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Auditorium
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General physical preparedness testing in sport.
Description
Understands the importance of physical fitness testing in sport and is able to name, explain test selection for each of the physical characteristics studied. |
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General physical preparedness testing in sport.
Description
Understands the importance of physical fitness testing in sport and is able to name, explain test selection for each of the physical characteristics studied. |
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Gym
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General physical preparedness testing in sport.
Description
Understands the importance of physical fitness testing in sport and is able to name, explain test selection for each of the physical characteristics studied. |
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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Gym
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Topics
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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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Location
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Topics
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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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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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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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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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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Flexibility as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains flexibility as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Flexibility as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains flexibility as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Strength as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Defines and explains strength as a physical characteristic, understands the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Durability as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain endurance as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Speed as a physical attribute and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain speed as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Agility as a physical speciality and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain agility as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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Durability as a physical characteristic and methodology for developing it in sport.
Description
Define and explain endurance as a physical characteristic, understand the incorporation of its development into the structure of a comprehensive physical fitness class. |
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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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2
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Topics
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General physical preparedness testing in sport.
Description
Understands the importance of physical fitness testing in sport and is able to name, explain test selection for each of the physical characteristics studied. |
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description
Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport. |
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Planning a general physical preparation training in sport.
Description
In an appropriate order and by selecting appropriate load characteristics, the training plan shall include the development of acquired physical characteristics. |
Bibliography
Required Reading
John Flagg. Foundational Strength. The Basics for Starting Training. 2016Suitable for English stream
Spēka, spēka izturības, ātrspēka un ātruma attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums: mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. 2. daļa, 2023.
Treniņš visam ķermenim: fiziskā sagatavotība, spēks, lokanība, psiholoģiskā sagatavotība. 2006. (akcpetējams izdevums)
Trenera rokasgrāmata. 2015. Lpp. 9-15., 71-146.
Additional Reading
Tudor Bompa, Carlo A. Buzzichelli. Periodization Training for Sports. 2015. Page 3-19; 99-157; 229-265.Suitable for English stream
Joel Jamieson. Ultimate MMA Conditioning. 2009. Page 19-79.Suitable for English stream
Mark Rippetoe. Starting Strength. 2013. Page 10-172; 231-289.Suitable for English stream
Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 2008. Sections 2, 3; Section 4, part 3.Suitable for English stream