Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Swimming Sports Specialisation
Course Code
LSPA_709
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Solovjova
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the education of highly qualified specialists - swimming senior coaches who would successfully plan, organise, manage and evaluate training - training process, training - methodological classes and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the standard requirements of the sports senior coaching profession.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of sports theory, sports pedagogy, sports didactics, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the techniques of swimming methods, its biomechanical structure, the methodology of teaching and improvement of techniques in the training – training process. Is familiar with sports swimming preparation directions, the impact of different physical loads on the athletes’ body. Is familiar with training load planning and control techniques. Is familiar with the characteristics of the development and teaching of age students, the training process. Knows the specifics and organisation of running competitions for athletes of different contingent and ages.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration and analysis of swimming technique movements on land. Analysis of swimming technique in water after video recording • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Skills
1.Apply theoretical knowledge about the development of sports swimming techniques, their biomechanical structure and teaching methodology, training process.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
2.Assesses the achievements of students, their functional state, tactical, technical and psychological readiness, the dynamics of achievements and personal growth. Plans training loads, analyzes the impact of loads on the athlete's body.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration and analysis of swimming technique movements on land. Analysis of swimming technique in water after video recording • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
3.Analyzes the competition activity and adjusts the training process. Analyzes and evaluates the development and learning characteristics of students of the appropriate age group, the specifics of the training and competition process and the management of competitions for athletes of different contingents and ages
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Competences
1.Apply a variety of swimming learning methods, shapes and technologies. Plan, organise and conduct various levels of preparatory swimmer classes and competitions.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration and analysis of swimming technique movements on land. Analysis of swimming technique in water after video recording • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
2.Knows the regularities of the training process in sports swimming and is able to adapt it to the individual needs of the students. Takes responsibility for the safety of the training session. Conducts classes for athletes of different levels of preparation, age and contingent.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
3.Understands the participation, cooperation and responsibility of students in the pedagogical process. Cooperates with school specialists and parents of students. Observes sports, professional ethics and education in swimming.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Demonstration and analysis of swimming technique movements on land. Analysis of swimming technique in water after video recording |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Demonstration of the technique of all swimming styles with an explanation of the movement on land (prepare a video). After the independently taken video, analyze the performance of each swimming style, offer exercises for improvement. Positive assessment, if: the student's work is correctly designed, structured, written in an easily understandable language. In the content of the abstract, the author emphasizes the relevance of the scientific article, the results of the research and discovery, the methods used and conclusions. Gives information about innovations in the movement structure of the swimming style, as well as the main theses and author's experience revelation, new knowledge, skills and abilities acquisition opportunities. |
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Examination
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1.
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Oral. Answer three specific ticket questions on the topics: load distribution in sports swimming; swimmers' special training in sports swimming (methods, means of developing and improving endurance, strength, speed); annual training planning. To receive a positive assessment for the study course, the total score must be at least 4 (minimum level - almost satisfactory. In order for the student to receive a satisfactory assessment, the following will be assessed: attitude towards education, development dynamics and active participation in theoretical and practical classes; student's independent work; study course examination |
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2.
Distribution of loads according to physiological and biochemical parameters in sports swimming. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students take a test of 30 questions, which include: the distribution of energy loads by zones; principles of applying loads of different volume and intensity in training; the effect of a certain load on the body. Assessment: 100% correct answers - 8 points; 90% - 7 points; 80% - 6 points; 70% - 5 points; 60% - 4 points. |
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3.
Selection and selection in sports swimming. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students prepare a presentation on the application of selection criteria (special testing) to determine the achievement, development, and test result dynamics of an athlete at a certain age (to be specified). Evaluated: explanation of the justification of the tests; independently conducted testing, mathematical-statistical processing of data. Prepared analytical, evaluative description and interpreted the results obtained with the data of the literature sources, expressed personal opinion |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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Training planning for athletes of different ages
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Conducting of training procedures, organisation of competitions
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Training planning for athletes of different ages
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Training planning for athletes of different ages
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
J. Solovjova. Peldēšanas treniņa pamati // Rīga : LSPA, Mācību grāmata, 2001., 16.-34lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Viesturs Krauksts. Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija. spēju treniņu teorija : (īsais kurss) : mācību metodiskais līdz. topošajiem sporta speciālistiem, treneriem un atlētiem / LSPA.
3.
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization of strength training for sports. 4th edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
4.
Solovjova, J. (2017). Peldēšana. Rīga, SIA DUE, , Rīga, 137lpp. 16.-60.lpp.
5.
Modern methodics of training for elite swimmers. 2023. p.p.25-66.Suitable for English stream
6.
Multi-year training (long term athletes’ development) – a pathway and planning tool for elite performance in swimming: for swimming coaches and parents., 2025. p.p. 16-32; 40-50.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Swimming JournalSuitable for English stream
2.
Trenera žurnāls.