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Study Course Description
Physical Activities at Different Age Stages
Course Code
LSPA_506
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maruta Hoferte
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the understanding of the importance of physical activities in ensuring the physical and mental health at different age stages. To be able to apply various types of comprehensive physical activities at different age stages, according to the characteristics of age stages.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, general pedagogy, sports didactics, basics of sports training theory, sports terminology, psychology, health sports foundation.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe the relevance sports classes today, the content, organization and realization of classes, the development of fitness methods and the possibilities of use in sports classes at different age stages.
Skills
1.Logically structures the structure of the lesson: introduction, main, final parts, goals and tasks of the lesson. Skillfully chooses and uses equipment, integrates movement games, relays, elements of sports games and other creative activities in lessons.
Competences
1.Demonstrates a creative approach in the implementation of various sports classes at different age stages, develops physical characteristics using various methods and forms of organization. Independently chooses a creative approach appropriate to the goal, applies the acquired theoretical knowledge and skills to competently integrate various fitness methods at different age stages sports lessons.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Working in groups, creating and implementing a synopsis, presenting the lesson. 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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Examination |
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10 points
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The student's active participation in the lessons, presenting his opinion in a reasoned way in the lesson, analyzing and evaluating the performance of others 20%, presenting a demonstration of fitness methods suitable for the purpose of the practical lessons chosen independently 80%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Anatomical and physiological peculiarities of children and adolescents in different periods. Children's physical development assessment according to scale and tables.
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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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Movement skills specific development of children of different age. Biological age and it`s importance for selecting an appropriate load. Systematic lesson effect on functional state of different organ systems. Support apparatus role in our body and its assessment (theory and practice).
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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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The recommended physical activity and directions of development in different children's age periods.
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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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Irrationally induced load pathological changes in organ systems connected with the child's age. Peculiarities and precautions of women's sport at the age of teenagers. Women's triad.
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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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Aging characteristics. Directions of gerontology, geriatrics. Health age. Self-perceived health. Social problems. Factors affecting the experience of aging. Aging theories. Physical aspects of aging. Changes in respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, urinary tract systems. Bone as an organ, changes in the bone system. Importance of movements. Muscles. Sarcopenia, causes, examination. Equilibrium, its affecting analyzers. The most common diseases of aging. Ger
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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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Active aging, characteristics. Active aging index, situation in Latvia. The Benefits of Physical Activity for Seniors. Physical activity recommendations.Types of physical activity. Principles of activating healthy old people. Exercise instructions. Functional tests. The benefits of warm-up. Aerobic load. Strength exercises. Improving balance. General guidelines for recovery programs.
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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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Aerobic, balance, strength and muscle stretching exercises for strengthening health. Appropriate exercise selection and recommendations, load volume and intensity dosage, different types of classes for the elderly.
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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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Simple health gym workout program creation for the elderly, taking into account older activation principles, exercise demonstration.
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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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Fitness methods and their application
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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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Lesson structure - introductory, main, final part. Purpose and tasks of the lesson.
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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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Skillful selection and application of inventory in the lesson.
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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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Integrating movement games and relays into the lesson.
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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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Integrating elements of sports games into the lesson.
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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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Creative activities and their application in lessons.
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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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Development of physical characteristics using different methods, forms of organization.
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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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Integrating cross-curricular skills in a sports lesson.
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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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Variety and modification of 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Conducting practical lessons
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anatomical and physiological peculiarities of children and adolescents in different periods. Children's physical development assessment according to scale and tables.
|
|
Movement skills specific development of children of different age. Biological age and it`s importance for selecting an appropriate load. Systematic lesson effect on functional state of different organ systems. Support apparatus role in our body and its assessment (theory and practice).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
The recommended physical activity and directions of development in different children's age periods.
|
|
Irrationally induced load pathological changes in organ systems connected with the child's age. Peculiarities and precautions of women's sport at the age of teenagers. Women's triad.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Aging characteristics. Directions of gerontology, geriatrics. Health age. Self-perceived health. Social problems. Factors affecting the experience of aging. Aging theories. Physical aspects of aging. Changes in respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, urinary tract systems. Bone as an organ, changes in the bone system. Importance of movements. Muscles. Sarcopenia, causes, examination. Equilibrium, its affecting analyzers. The most common diseases of aging. Ger
|
|
Active aging, characteristics. Active aging index, situation in Latvia. The Benefits of Physical Activity for Seniors. Physical activity recommendations.Types of physical activity. Principles of activating healthy old people. Exercise instructions. Functional tests. The benefits of warm-up. Aerobic load. Strength exercises. Improving balance. General guidelines for recovery programs.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Aerobic, balance, strength and muscle stretching exercises for strengthening health. Appropriate exercise selection and recommendations, load volume and intensity dosage, different types of classes for the elderly.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Simple health gym workout program creation for the elderly, taking into account older activation principles, exercise demonstration.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fitness methods and their application
|
|
Lesson structure - introductory, main, final part. Purpose and tasks of the lesson.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Skillful selection and application of inventory in the lesson.
|
|
Integrating movement games and relays into the lesson.
|
|
Creative activities and their application in lessons.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Integrating elements of sports games into the lesson.
|
|
Development of physical characteristics using different methods, forms of organization.
|
|
Conducting practical lessons
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Integrating cross-curricular skills in a sports lesson.
|
|
Variety and modification of exercises.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kaminsky, L. A., Arena, R., & Myers, J. Reference Standards for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Measured With Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Data From the Fitness Registry and the Importance of Exercise National Database. Mayo Clin Proc, 90(11), 1515-1523. 2015
2.
Morin, A. J. S. Inclusive Physical Activities : International Perspectives. Charlotte, NC Information Age Publishing, 2017
3.
Lusardi MM, Fritz S, Middleton A, et al. Determining Risk of Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Using Posttest Probability. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 40 (1):1-36. 2017
4.
Rizzuto D, Fratiglioni L. Lifestyle factors related to mortality and survival: a mini-review. Gerontology. 60 (4):327-335. 2014 (akcpetējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
C.Jones, D.Rose. Physical Activity Instruction of Olders Adults. Human Kinetics, 2018, 424 pp
2.
Tak E, Kuiper R, Chorus A, Hopman-Rock M. 2013. Prevention of onset and progression of basic ADL disability by physical activity in community dwelling older adults: a meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews. 12:329-338.
3.
World Health Organization. 2015. World Report on Ageing and Health.
4.
World Health Organization. 2017. Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health.
5.
Bauman A, Merom D, Bull FC, Buchner DM, Fiatarone Singh MA. 2016. Updating the Evidence for Physical Activity: Summative Reviews of the Epidemiological Evidence, Prevalence, and Interventions to Promote "Active Aging". Gerontologist. 56 Supplement 2: S268-280.
Other Information Sources
1.
Krista Brantēvica, Peer Review ‘The Active Ageing Index and its extension to the regional level’ (Cracow, 15-16 October 2014) Latvia1 Questionnaire – Latvia Peer Review on the Active Ageing Index, Poland. 2014