Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Development Tendencies in Sports Biology
Course Code
DN_221
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy; Dentistry; Management Science; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Pontaga
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120
About Study Course
Objective
Familiarise students with current directions and recent achievements of sports biology research conducted worldwide, as well as increase their ability to independently analyse and critically evaluate sports biology research data.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of biomedical sciences (anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics; biochemistry, physiology, sports and exercise physiology) at bachelor or master level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Analyses and interprets knowledge in the fields of sports biology (functional morphology, kinesiology and biomechanics, sports nutrition and cinematography).
Skills
1.The research methods used in the laboratories of sports biology, exercise physiology and kinesiology and biomechanics shall be chosen in a reasoned manner.
Competences
1.Generate ideas and use them creatively in the context of research in the field of sports biology.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent work |
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Review of topics outlined in the sports biology course based on scientific literature and linking topics to the individual dissertation study. |
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Examination
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The test. |
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10 points
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A written test on the topics set out in the sports biology study course. Demonstration of theoretical knowledge in a written test. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Age-related changes in the recovery processes of skeletal muscles: the effect of exposure to physical loads. Adapting skeletal muscles to endurance and strength training.
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Weight composition and physical activity of individuals of different ages and genders with different weights.
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Weight composition and its relation to the ability to work of athletes.
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Physiological mechanisms for determining aerobic resistance in heat: the importance of acclimatisation.
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The role of vitamin D in maintaining health and determining physical fitness.
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Ageing-related changes in motor control.
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Low mobility and motor functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Final examination: a written test of the topics set out in the sports biology study course.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Armenti A. The Physics of Sports, Springer, 1996 (starpdisciplināri zinātniskie principi, kas izskaidro sportisko sniegumu).Suitable for English stream
2.
Puhalla C.J., Krans J.V., Goatley J.M. Sports fields: design, construction and maintenance. 3rd edition, Wiley, 2020Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Darbs zinātniskajās datu bāzēs, balstoties uz individuālo promocijas darba tēmu: Pro Quest, EBSCO host (SPORTDiscus with Full Text), Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, SAGE journals, PubMedSuitable for English stream