Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Fitness and Terminology in English
Course Code
LSPA_521
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Nutrition; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anastasija Ropa
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Rīga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Enable students to learn and improve English for communication in the specialty on fitness.
Preliminary Knowledge
English language knowledge, A1-C1.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student is able to use special sport terminology and grammar sructures in English
Skills
1.The student is able to present, discuss and independently work with professional literature in English.
Competences
1.The student is able to communicate professionally in different cultural environments.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Fitness |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Types of fitness |
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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.
Fitness |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written inspection |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Fitness
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2
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History of Fitness
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2
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History of Fitness
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2
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Nutrition
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2
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Nutrition
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2
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Nutrition
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2
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Healthy Lifestyle
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2
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Types of Fitness
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Fitness Training Process
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Fitness Training Process
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2
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Fitness Training Process
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ropa, Anastasija. Special terminology in English / Anastasija Ropa, Ieva Rudzinska ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Rīga : LSPA, 2022. - 76 lpp. Terminoloģiskās vārdnīcas: 68.-71.lpp. . - Bibliogrāfija: 72.-76.lpp. Part 1.Suitable for English stream
2.
SAS and Elite Forces Guide, Extreme Fitness : Military Workouts and Fitness Challenges for Maximising Performance / Chris McNab.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Physical Best: physical education for lifelong fitness and health. 4th ed. 2019Suitable for English stream
2.
Howley, Edward T. Fitness Professional’s Handbook / Barbara Bushman, Editor. Eighth edition. N.p., 2025. Print.