Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports and Fitness Terminology in the English Language
Course Code
VC_032
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Svetlana Muhejeva
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To master some health sport terminology and to develop communicative competences for operating both in academic and vocational contexts.
Preliminary Knowledge
The English language knowledge and skills at the secondary school level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Having acquired the course content, students will be able to: • describe the functions of the human body parts and organs; • name the principles of a healthy lifestyle; • explain the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the body functioning; • name various pieces of fitness equipment and explain their use; • describe sports injuries and to give advice on their treatment.
Skills
1.Having acquired the course content, students will be able to read specialized literature, use appropriate language in communication with clients, define terminology, prepare and give a presentation.
Competences
1.Having acquired the course content, students will be able to use fitness terminology in various communicative situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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The acquisition of the course lexical minimum, regular submission of assignments through classroom activities, giving presentations, work with dictionaries, extra materials and Internet sources to have a good understanding of the course terminology.
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Examination
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Class attendance, participation and quality of answers provided in practical classes. The assigned tasks are timely submitted and performed in good quality, successfully passed tests after topics acquired (67% of the final assessment). Oral examination in a form of a presentation (33% of the final assessment).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting to know the requirements of the course. Body parts and organ systems.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bones. Weight training effect on bone density.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscles and exercise.
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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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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries.
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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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Cardiorespiratory system. Fitness assessment.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nutrition and supplements.
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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 trends.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting to know the requirements of the course. Body parts and organ systems.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bones. Weight training effect on bone density.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscles and exercise.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiorespiratory system. Fitness assessment.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nutrition and supplements.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Fitness trends.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
McCarter, S. 2014 "Medicine 2 Students' Book" Oxford University Press
2.
JumpStart by WebMD
Additional Reading
1.
Cech, D. J., Martin, S. 2012 "Functional Movement Development across the Lifespan" Elsevier Saunders
2.
Gratton, C., Jones, I. 2010 "Research Methods for Sports Studies" Routledge
3.
Kisner, C. , Colby, L.A., Borstad, J. 2018 "Therapeutic Exercise. Foundation and Techniques" F.A. Davis Company
4.
Mahan, L. K., Escott-Stamp, S., Raymond, J. L. 2012 "Krause's Food and the Nutrition Care Process" Elsevier Saunders
5.
Seely, J. 2013 "Effective Writing and Speaking" Oxford University Press
6.
Swain, D.P. (senior editor) 2014 "ACSM' Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. American College of Sports Medicine" Wolters Kluwer| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
7.
Weinberg, R. S., Gould, D. 2015 "Foundation of Sport and Exercise Psychology" Human Kinetics
Other Information Sources
1.
Shape. Online fitness magazine