Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Health Gymnastics
Course Code
SUUK_274
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gints Peleckis
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of knowledge about the different types of exercise, their effects on the movement of the support apparatus, muscles and cardiovascular system, their role in strengthening the health of people of different age and gender.
Preliminary Knowledge
Recommended background knowledge in physical activities, but knowledge can also be gained during the study process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the study course the students will know and will be able to: • name and describe the different types of health-promoting exercise; • enumerate and classify health fitness types; • define concepts – Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, Calisthenics, Functional Fitness, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise; • name the main factors that human health depends on; • select appropriate type of exercise for losing weight; • characterise the impact of each of the offered types of gymnastics on health; • know how to apply different exercise for different health conditions and improve general health; • understand the importance of correct cueing for exercise execution; • select appropriate exercise types for each client; • explain the specific characteristics of physical activity for seniors; • interpret health-boosting workout fitness fundamentals; • have basic knowledge about different posture imbalance types and exercise to adress them; • describe the importance of relaxation and it’s importance in supporting the balance of the nervous system.
Skills
1.On completion of this course students will be able to: • use the strength, balance, muscle stretching, aerobic exercises to strengthen the health and prevent diseases; • briefly describe and delineate the different kinds of gymnastic exercises; • develop new exercises and use them properly for particular health problems; • create a common health fitness workout programme and recommend it to people of different age and gender; • use the large exercise balls, steady surface, small exercise balls, bats, dumbbells, exercise cords; • control own muscle work, dose the exercise load; • select and recommend appropriate exercises for each client; • understand the role of the exercise load and nutritional balance in weight regulation and its reduction; • implement a relaxation technique for the patient.
Competences
1.On completion of the study course the students will have gained an insight into the significance of exercising in improving the quality of a person's life. Will be able to understand what is more necessary for each particular person.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students carry out independent work according to a given plan, studying the latest scientific literature.
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Examination
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• In case of a missed class there will be a homework about the missed topic
• Theoretical test at the end of the first Semester (pass/no pass). The result is part of the Final evaluation mark (30%).
• Analysis of one Fitness type in the middle of the second semester, which makes 20% of the final evaluation mark.
• Heart Frequency Calculation task, which makes 10% of the final evaluation mark.
• Posture asessment task, which makes 10% of the final evaluation mark.
• Individual Physical Activity program, which makes 30% of the final evaluation mark.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Physical activities, their importance and impact on different areas of health, such as musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular etc.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Spine and movement. The importance of the position of spine in supporting the body in various positions and movements. Elements of Yoga.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Core, deep muscles and their relevance in physical activities. Different exercise and activities that engage the Core and deep muscles.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Core, deep muscles and their relevance in physical activities. Different exercise and activities that engage the Core and deep muscles.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Posture and it’s analysis. Body’s capability in keeping itself up against the gravity. Different exercises for different muscle imbalance situations.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Posture and it’s analysis. Body’s capability in keeping itself up against the gravity. Different exercises for different muscle imbalance situations.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength training. Resistance calculations for various goals.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Different types of stretching and their effect on flexibility.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Cardio training, aerobic exercise and heart rate calculations for various health related goals.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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HIIT (High intensity interval training) – different types and their impact on health.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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HIIT (High intensity interval training) – different types and their impact on health.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Different popular bodyweight modalities, such as Calisthenics, Pilates etc.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Different popular bodyweight modalities, such as Calisthenics, Pilates etc.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Different popular bodyweight modalities, such as Calisthenics, Pilates etc.
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional training, it’s availability and application for everyday life.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Body mind exercise. Conscious relaxation techniques.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
“WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour”. WHO, 25 November 2020. “Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world”
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WHO Brochure and flyer, 1 June 2018. “Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age”
3.
WHO Brochure and flyer, 2 April 2019. Regina Guthold, Gretchen A. Stevens, Leanne M. Ril
4.
“Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1·9 million participants”. Claudio R. Nigg. September 04, 2018 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7
5.
“ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise”. (Available in RSU Library) ACSM
6.
“ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 9th Edition”. (Available in RSU Library) Francis G. O'Connor, Douglas J. Casa, Brian A. Davis, et.al.
7.
“ACSM's Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review”. (Available in RSU Library) ACSM
8.
“ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th Edition”. (Available in RSU Library)
9.
William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. “Essentials of Exercise Physiology, 5th Edition”. (Available in RSU Library). Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews
10.
“Yoga Anatomy, 2nd Edition”. Human Kinetics, 2011. Blandine Calais Germain
11.
“Anatomy of Movement”. Revised Edition. Eastland Press, 2014. Pete Egoscue, Roger Gittines
12.
“The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion: Revolutionary Program That Lets You Rediscover the Body's Power to Rejuvenate It”. Harper, 1993. Owen Anderson, PhD
13.
“Running Science”. Human Kinetics, 2013. Joe Puleo, Dr. Patrick Milroy
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“Running Anatomy”. Human Kinetics, 2010. Dr. Kelly Starrett
15.
“Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance”. Victory Belt Publishing, 2015. Austin Current
16.
"Science of Strenght Training". Great Britain, 2021. Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinge
17.
”Pilates Anatomy”. Human Kinetics, 2006