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Study Course Description

Concept Lessons

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_592
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To acquire the basic knowledge of group concept lesson management.

Preliminary Knowledge

Prerequisites for physical activity are recommended.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the study course completion students will be able to: • Understand the principles of group concept classes. • Describe different group activities, their specifics and application possibilities for people with different physical preparedness. • Apply music while performing exercises. • Form the team base for conducting group work. • Understand the basic principles of successful communication with a group of gymnasts.

Skills

1.• Complete group exercise VERVE exercises and be able to adapt them to different physical preparedness. • Conduct group concept classes.

Competences

1.Ability to plan, organize, and conduct safe and effective concept training sessions based on client capabilities.

Assessment

Individual work

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Grade
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Individual work

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Acquisition of theoretical and practical skills in conducting a group concept lesson. Technical execution of exercises in group concept lesson "VERVE". Theoretical part – leadership skills, improvement of communication with the gymnast.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Test method: Testing and assessment of practical skills – conducting VERVE fragments of a lesson. Correct execution of exercise technique.

Study Course Theme Plan

PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Learning the VERVE programme – a master class
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Learning the technical performance of VERVE exercises
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Lesson – Learn and discuss the use of VERVE study materials – "choreography notes"
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Theory of basic concepts of group concept classes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Learning how to use musical accompaniment as an element of the lesson and explaining how to use musical rhythm with movement
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

VERVE class management skills – team building and application
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Coaching with the Exercise Coach – using language and verbal apparatus for skillful communication with the client in the sports club and group classes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Conducting VERVE snippets
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Nodarbības VERVE mācību izdales materiāls.

2.

Horeogrāfijas pieraksti.

Additional Reading

1.

Trenera rokasgrāmata Izdevniecība: Jumava SIA,2015 Lappuses: 376

2.

Charles B. Corbin, Ruth Lindsey. Fitness for Life. Human Kinetics, 2007, 336pp

3.

Claude Bouchard, Steven N. Blair, WilliamL Haskell. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007, 424pp

4.

W.D.McArdle, F.I.Katch, V.L.Katch. Exercise Physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007, 1158p.

5.

J. Physic.Greenberg, G.Dintiman, B.Oakes al Fitness and Wellness.

6.

Human Kinetics, 2004, 520 pp

7.

C.Jones, D.Rose. Physical Activity Instruction of Olders Adults.Human Kinetics, 2005, 424 pp

8.

Jay Hoffman. Norms for Fitness, Performance and Health. Human Kinetics, 2008, 232pp

Other Information Sources

1.

VERVE programmas video materiāls.