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Study Course Description

Training Theory for Combat (Strike) Sports, Pedagogical Development

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_647
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

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

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is familiar with the direction of preparation of the sport; Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and methodology for the improvement of the technique, the training – the training process, the planning and organisation of competitions; Knows how to plan your exercise process according to age training

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Skills

1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Competences

1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Answer to the test’s 30 questions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Description and history of the sport in Latvia and the world.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Safety regulations and prevention of traumatism during exercise.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Key directions in the athlete’s preparation process.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Load components. Exercise, justification, control.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Warm-up exercises and arranging forms therefor.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development methodology and development of a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development exercises.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for strength development and development of training plans.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Strength development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting a strength training exercise.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development methodology and development of a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

High-speed development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting a high-speed development training exercise.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for developing overall endurance and developing a training plan
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for developing speed resistance and developing a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed resistance development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting speed resistance training.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for developing coordination capacities and development of a training plan.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for developing flexibility and development of training plans.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Coordination capacity and flexibility development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of coordination capacity development training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of flexible development training.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Characteristics of technical preparedness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of technical preparedness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Beat biomechanics.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Posture and mobility techniques and teaching methodologies.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Acquisition of posture and movement.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Posture and mobility techniques and teaching methodologies.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Attack technique and teaching methodology.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Attack technique and teaching methodology.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Batting technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in percussion technology.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Defensive and counter-attacking technique and teaching methodology.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Defensive technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in defence technology.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Counter-attacking technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in counter-offensive techniques.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Technical preparedness control.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical actions in the fight.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Attack tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Defensive tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Counter-attacking tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fight analysis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of tactical situations.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Conducting tactical training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Video analysis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of competition performance.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological fitness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Motivation and qualities of will.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning the training process.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Annual plan
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Plan of the week
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Monthly plan
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Theoretical preparation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Simulation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Simulation of competitions.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Description and history of the sport in Latvia and the world.
Safety regulations and prevention of traumatism during exercise.
Key directions in the athlete’s preparation process.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Load components. Exercise, justification, control.
General and special fitness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development methodology and development of a training plan.
Strength development exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Warm-up exercises and arranging forms therefor.
Speed development exercises.
Conducting speed training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Strength development exercises.
Conducting a strength training exercise.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed development methodology and development of a training plan.
Methodology for developing overall endurance and developing a training plan
Methodology for developing speed resistance and developing a training plan.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

High-speed development exercises.
Conducting a high-speed development training exercise.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Speed resistance development exercises.
Conducting speed resistance training.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methodology for developing coordination capacities and development of a training plan.
Methodology for developing flexibility and development of training plans.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Coordination capacity and flexibility development exercises.
Conducting of coordination capacity development training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of flexible development training.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Characteristics of technical preparedness.
Classification of technical preparedness.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Beat biomechanics.
Posture and mobility techniques and teaching methodologies.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Acquisition of posture and movement.
Conducting of posture and mobility training.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Attack technique and teaching methodology.
Batting technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in percussion technology.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Defensive technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in defence technology.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Counter-attacking technique.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Conducting of training in counter-offensive techniques.
Technical preparedness control.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Description of tactical preparedness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical actions in the fight.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Attack tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Defensive tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Counter-attacking tactics.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fight analysis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of tactical situations.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Conducting tactical training.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Video analysis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of competition performance.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological fitness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Motivation and qualities of will.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning the training process.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Annual plan
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Plan of the week
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Monthly plan
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation exercises.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Theoretical preparation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Simulation of competitions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of competition performance.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA.

4.

Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization training for Sports. 3rd edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream

5.

Crews, Sarah, redaktors; Lennox, P. Solomon, redaktors. (2024). Boxing, Narrative and Culture : critical perspectives / edited by Sarah Crews and P. Solomon Lennox.Suitable for English stream

6.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Gençoğlu, C. (2026). Dataset and Supplementary File of the paper tittled “Kickboxing Technical Analysis - Comparison of Southpaw and Orthodox Fighters” [Data set]. figshare.

2.

Pierce, P. (2020). Self Defense Made Simple : easy and effective self protection whatever your age, size or skill! / Phil Pierce.

3.

Moenig, U. (2015). Taekwondo : from a martial art to a martial sport / Udo Moenig.

4.

Boobani, Grants, Litwiniuk, Boge, Grants, Juris, Litwiniuk, Artur, … Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. (2023). Effect of Outdoor Recreation Activity on Stress Level and Mental Toughness on Taekwondo Athletes in the Competition Period : promotion thesis to obtain the doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in health and sports science, in the sub-branch of sport pedagogy / Behnam Boobani ; scientific supervisors: Dr.paed. Juris Grants, PhD Artur Litwiniuk, Dr.sc.admin. Iveta