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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.5.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

General Physical Preparation in Sports

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_466
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Kaspars Reikmanis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

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.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job • Synopsis

2.Describe the methods and means of developing force as physical characteristics.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job • Synopsis

3.Describe the methods and means of developing speed as a physical characteristic.

Individual work and tests

Synopsis • Inspection job

4.Describe the methods and means of developing agility as a physical characteristic.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job • Synopsis

5.Describe the methods and means of developing endurance as a physical characteristic.

Individual work and tests

Synopsis • Inspection job

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.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

7.Understands the importance and structure of physical impartiality testing in sport.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

Skills

1.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of flexible exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

2.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of strength training techniques when performing exercises with and without equipment.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

3.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of speed exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

4.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of agility exercise technique when performing exercises with and without inventory.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

5.Explain and demonstrate the nuances of endurance exercise technique when performing exercises with and without equipment.

Individual work and tests

Inspection job

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.

Individual work and tests

Synopsis

Assessment

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Inspection job
-
Test

20 Multi-choice questions about methods and means of developing physical characteristics.

The offset must answer at least 10 questions accurately.
2.

Inspection job
-
Test

10 Multi-choice questions about methods and means of developing physical characteristics.

The offset shall answer at least 5 questions accurately.
3.

Synopsis
-
10 points

Write in the summary, demonstrate and explain the sequence of the comprehensive physical fitness exercises with and without equipment, the load characteristics of the acquired physical qualities (flexibility, strength, speed, agility, endurance).

Assessment criteria:

1) Clearly, logically filled in the anamnesis and the developed training session corresponds to the goal. 0-20%

2) Clearly, logically exercise names and if necessary, a corresponding hyperlink is created. 0-20%

3) "In the information" the most important nuances of the exercise are correctly highlighted. 0-20%

4) The exercise and its characteristics correspond to the physical quality to be trained. 0-20%

5) Correct sequence of inclusion of physical qualities in the training plan. 0-20%

4 points (almost satisfactory) = 40-49%

5 points (satisfactory) = 50-59%

6 points (almost good) = 60-69%

7 points (good) = 70-79%

8 points (very good) = 80-89%

9 points (excellent) = 90-94%

10 points (with distinction) = 95-100%

If a class has not been attended for justified reasons, it must be worked out by doing an independent work, otherwise the student will not be allowed to take the exam.

To receive a satisfactory assessment in the study course, two tests must be passed, events missed for justified reasons must be passed, the Sports Day must be attended (if not attended for justified reasons, the event must be worked out), and the summary must be satisfactorily completed (>=40%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.
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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

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.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

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.
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.
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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Genral physical preparation in sports.
Description

Understands the importance and application of comprehensive physical training in sport.
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.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

John Flagg. Foundational Strength. The Basics for Starting Training. 2016Suitable for English stream

2.

Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. 2015. Lpp. 28-88; 137-197.

3.

Spēka, spēka izturības, ātrspēka un ātruma attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums: mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. 2. daļa, 2023.

4.

Treniņš visam ķermenim: fiziskā sagatavotība, spēks, lokanība, psiholoģiskā sagatavotība. 2006. (akcpetējams izdevums)

5.

Fiziskās sagatavošanas process maģistra darbu pētījumos. 2020. (akcpetējams izdevums)

6.

Fiziskās sagatavošanas process maģistra darbu pētījumos. 2021. (akcpetējams izdevums)

7.

Trenera rokasgrāmata. 2015. Lpp. 9-15., 71-146.

Additional Reading

1.

Tudor Bompa, Carlo A. Buzzichelli. Periodization Training for Sports. 2015. Page 3-19; 99-157; 229-265.Suitable for English stream

2.

Joel Jamieson. Ultimate MMA Conditioning. 2009. Page 19-79.Suitable for English stream

3.

Mark Rippetoe. Starting Strength. 2013. Page 10-172; 231-289.Suitable for English stream

4.

Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 2008. Sections 2, 3; Section 4, part 3.Suitable for English stream