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Study Course Description

Gymnastics at Sports and Health Hour

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_483
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science
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

The aim of the study course is to develop students’ knowledge and pedagogical skills regarding the methodological application of different types of exercise during the sports and health training class, contributing to the development of students’ mobility skills, physical fitness and understanding of healthy lifestyles. As part of the study course, students acquire the skills to demonstrate, analyse and combine exercises, plan and organise exercise activities according to the characteristics of the student age stage, as well as to use pedagogical methods and terminology in Latvian. Interdisciplinary understanding of movement development, safety principles, dispensing of physical loads and involvement of students in active and healthy lifestyles is promoted in the study process.

Preliminary Knowledge

Completion of the study course requires basic knowledge in human anatomy, movement physiology and physical activity methodology.

Knowledge

  • of basic knowledge of the construction of the human motion-support apparatus and the functioning of the muscles;
  • understanding the role of physical activity in promoting health;
  • basic knowledge of physical exercise with and without inventory safety and organization principles.

Ability

  • to demonstrate basic physical exercises with and without equipment;
  • ability to observe and characterise movement performance during physical activity;
  • ability to use sports terminology to describe movements.

Ability of competence

  • to use basic knowledge in organising physical activities;
  • ability to cooperate in the physical activity process and to adhere to safety principles.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After completing the study course, the student describes different types of exercise and their basic methodological principles during the sports and health hour.

Individual work and tests

Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics. Types of exercise and methodological principles. The impact of exercise on students’ physical development. Planning of an hour of sport and health, including exercises with and without equipment. Description of the hour of sport and health, including types of exercise and exercise. Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements. Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours.

2.After completing the study course, the student explains the effect of the exercise with and without the subject on the physical development of students.

Individual work and tests

Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours. Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements. The impact of exercise on students’ physical development. Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics.

3.After completing the study course, the student describes the structure and organizing principles of the exercise sets included in the sports and health hour.

Individual work and tests

Description of the hour of sport and health, including types of exercise and exercise. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours. Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements.

Skills

1.The student is able to demonstrate a variety of exercises and variations thereof with and without an object.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours. The impact of exercise on students’ physical development.

2.The student is able to analyze the technical performance of exercises with and without inventory and identify the most typical errors.

Individual work and tests

The impact of exercise on students’ physical development. Planning of an hour of sport and health, including exercises with and without equipment. Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics. Types of exercise and methodological principles. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours. Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Description of the hour of sport and health, including types of exercise and exercise.

3.A student is able to plan the content of an exercise class during a sports and health class.

Individual work and tests

Description of the hour of sport and health, including types of exercise and exercise. Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics. Planning of an hour of sport and health, including exercises with and without equipment. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours.

Competences

1.A student shall organise and manage gymnastic activities in simulations in the work environment during a sports and health class or part thereof, observing pedagogical and safety principles.

Individual work and tests

Planning of an hour of sport and health, including exercises with and without equipment. The impact of exercise on students’ physical development. Types of exercise and methodological principles. Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements. Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours.

2.A student is able to use correct gymnastic terminology in Latvian in professional communication in simulations in the work environment.

Individual work and tests

Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours. Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements. Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements. Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Planning of sports and health lessons, including gymnastics.

5.00% from total grade
10 points

The student plans independently to include sports and health lessons in the overall school year plan, including types of exercise.

2.

Planning of an hour of sport and health, including exercises with and without equipment.

5.00% from total grade
10 points

The student plans independently to incorporate sets of exercises with and without equipment into the content of the sports and health hour.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Types of exercise and methodological principles.

5.00% from total grade
Test

The student describes the types and methodological principles of exercise.

2.

The impact of exercise on students’ physical development.

5.00% from total grade
Test

The student must explain what basic physical characteristics are developed by performing exercises with and without equipment.

3.

Description of the hour of sport and health, including types of exercise and exercise.

5.00% from total grade
Test

The student explains the content of a sports and health lesson, including types of exercise and exercise.

4.

Performance and demonstration of exercise and gymnastic elements.

20.00% from total grade
10 points

A student, in simulations in a work environment, performs and demonstrates exercises with and without an object, elements of exercise (acrobatics).

5.

Analysis of technical performance of gymnastics with and without equipment, gymnastic elements.

20.00% from total grade
10 points

The student in simulations in the work environment analyses the exercise with and without inventory, the technical performance of the exercise elements.

6.

Conducting exercise elements or sets during sports and health hours.

35.00% from total grade
10 points

A student in a simulation in a work environment runs elements or a set of exercises during a sports and health class in a selected age group.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Classification and application of types of exercise during sports and health hours.
Description

The classification and use of exercise types during the sports and health hour is explained.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Classification and use of exercises with and without an object during sports and health hours.
Description

An explanation is provided of gymnastics with and without inventory classification and use during sports and health hours.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Planning of an exercise class basic principles within the school year.
Description

Based on the school year plan, identify when to plan an exercise class, how to include sets of exercises in an hour with and without inventory.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Safe environments and organisational principles for exercise activities.
Description

Identify laws and regulations, which prescribe a safe environment and organisational principles in gymnastic activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Planning of an exercise class basic principles within the school year.
Description

Based on the school year plan, identify when to plan an exercise class, how to include sets of exercises in an hour with and without inventory.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Safe environments and organisational principles for exercise activities.
Description

Identify laws and regulations, which prescribe a safe environment and organisational principles in gymnastic activities.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification and application of types of exercise during sports and health hours.
Description

The classification and use of exercise types during the sports and health hour is explained.

Classification and use of exercises with and without an object during sports and health hours.
Description

An explanation is provided of gymnastics with and without inventory classification and use during sports and health hours.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Safe environments and organisational principles for exercise activities.
Description

Identify laws and regulations, which prescribe a safe environment and organisational principles in gymnastic activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Safe environments and organisational principles for exercise activities.
Description

Identify laws and regulations, which prescribe a safe environment and organisational principles in gymnastic activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Methodological principles for gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment.
Description

The methodological principles of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without inventory are explained.

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Planning of an exercise class basic principles within the school year.
Description

Based on the school year plan, identify when to plan an exercise class, how to include sets of exercises in an hour with and without inventory.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Classification and use of exercises with and without an object during sports and health hours.
Description

An explanation is provided of gymnastics with and without inventory classification and use during sports and health hours.

Coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours.
Description

Analysed: coordination of movements, posture and promotion of basic physical development during sports and health hours

Demonstration and technical implementation of gymnastic elements and gymnastic sets with and without equipment.
Description

Demonstration and technical performance of exercise elements and exercise sets with and without inventory are practically realized.

Modification and loading of a set of gymnastic elements and gymnastics with and without equipment during an hour of sport and health in different age groups.
Description

In practical terms, modification and loading of a set of exercise elements and exercises with and without inventory per hour of sport and health in different age groups is analysed.

Planning of an exercise class basic principles within the school year.
Description

Based on the school year plan, identify when to plan an exercise class, how to include sets of exercises in an hour with and without inventory.

Terminology of exercise sets and exercise elements.
Description

Know and apply correct terminology to exercise and exercise sets.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Vingrošana skolā: mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem, fiziskās audzināšanas skolotājiem un skolēniem / pēc angļu valodā esošiem materiāliem sagatavojis profesors U. Švinks. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija, 1993. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Athlete companion to sports and games Part 1 [māc. līdz. LSPA stud.] Irēna Berga, Iveta Boge 69 lpp. il., tab.

3.

Izglītojoša vingrošana bērniem / Tina J. Hall, Shirley Ann Holt / Hale.

Additional Reading

1.

Lärobok i gymnastik. Der schwedischen Gymnastik / von L.M. Törngren ; autorisierte Übersetzung von Gg.A. Schairer.