Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Creating and Leading Health Fitness Classes
Course Code
VPUPK_395
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristiana Jansone
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
Kristiana.Jansone@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Provide information to students and supplement their knowledge of of contraindications to movement; to enable students to develop practical skills in the methodology of teaching exercises (performance techniques, effects on the organism, modifications, teaching), as well as in the detailed planning of classes and conducting classes; to develop the competence to analyse the effectiveness of the methods applied to the healthfitness in order to achieve the goal of the class and critically evaluate the course of the class after conducting it.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, sports training theory, pedagogy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows widespread base exercises of health fitness without fitness equipment.
Individual work and tests
Three exercise video and feedback. • Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge. • Leading of shortened workout.
2.Knows widely applicable base exercises in health fitness with inventory.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout. • Video of three consecutive exercises.
3.Knows the principles of building classes for different purposes for exercise health.
Individual work and tests
Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge.
4.Describes the concept of a safe and positive environment for a lesson.
Individual work and tests
Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge. • Analysis of contraindications to movement.
Skills
1.Perform exercises in proper technique.
Individual work and tests
Three exercise video and feedback. • Leading of shortened workout. • Video of three consecutive exercises.
2.Justifies the performance technique of the exercise.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout. • Three exercise video and feedback. • Video of three consecutive exercises. • Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge.
3.Establishes and justifies the structure of the class according to its purpose and tasks.
4.Applies exercises in health fitness without and with fitness equipment nobility for various purposes in structuring.
5.Recognizes the contraindications to movement.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of contraindications to movement. • Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge.
6.Vary exercises according to their purpose, movement contraindications and physical fitness.
Individual work and tests
Video of three consecutive exercises. • Three exercise video and feedback. • Leading of shortened workout.
7.Application of verbal and tactile forms of exercise correction.
8.Identify others and their own errors in the planning and implementation of the lesson.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout. • Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge.
9.Student refines this/her own performance in performing exercises and class.
Individual work and tests
Video of three consecutive exercises. • Leading of shortened workout.
Competences
1.Independently create exercise health fitness group class plans.
2.Runs an exercise class according to its plan.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout.
3.Applies methodologies of health fitness in conducting a group class.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout.
4.Critically evaluate his/her performance in running the health fitness class.
Individual work and tests
Leading of shortened workout.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Three exercise video and feedback. |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Student records video of three separate exercises according to the description of the requirements, sends video to a member of the group. The student who receives the video shall analyse in writing the conformity of the demonstrations shown in the video with the description of the requirements and send this document to the course member. Videos and descriptions are inserted into e-studies. |
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2.
Self-assessment test of theorethical knowledge. |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Self-assessment test with choice of answers on topics covered in the course. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Analysis of contraindications to movement. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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List of contraindicated movements and justification for descriptions of four client cases. |
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2.
Video of three consecutive exercises. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student records performance of three consecutive exercises in one video according to the description of the requirements, places them in e-studies. |
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3.
Leading of shortened workout. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Leading of the exercise program prepared in advance in midterm exam in a 15 min workout. Feedback from group members, answers to additional questions, feedback from lecturers. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Structure of health fitness class. Contraindications to motion, safe and positive environments. A repeat of the terminology in Latvian and English.
Description
The lecture explains to students the structure of the health fitness classes, the principles of its formation. The main contraindications ant terminology in Latvian and English are repeated and the concept of a safe and positional class environment is discussed. |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise without fitness equipment.
Description
In the lessons, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught without inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech types. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise without fitness equipment.
Description
In the lessons, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught without inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech types. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise without fitness equipment.
Description
In the lessons, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught without inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech types. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise with fitness equipment.
Description
In classes, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught with inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech type. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise with fitness equipment.
Description
In classes, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught with inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech type. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A repertoire of exercise with fitness equipment.
Description
In classes, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught with inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech type. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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Planning and conducting group classes for health fitness.
Description
In classes, students learn and improve skills to plan group classes and class management skills for exercise health. (Interdisciplinary: sports training theory, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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Planning and conducting group classes for health fitness.
Description
In classes, students learn and improve skills to plan group classes and class management skills for exercise health. (Interdisciplinary: sports training theory, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A class to improve posture.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improve the posture. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A class for preventing problems caused by seated work.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to prevent posture problems caused by sedentary work. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A class for muscle elasticity and the range of joint movements.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improvemuscle elasticity and the range of joint movements. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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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2
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Topics
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A class for balance.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improve the balance. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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Test
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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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2
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Topics
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Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
26 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Structure of health fitness class. Contraindications to motion, safe and positive environments. A repeat of the terminology in Latvian and English.
Description
The lecture explains to students the structure of the health fitness classes, the principles of its formation. The main contraindications ant terminology in Latvian and English are repeated and the concept of a safe and positional class environment is discussed. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
A repertoire of exercise without fitness equipment.
Description
In the lessons, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught without inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech types. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
A repertoire of exercise with fitness equipment.
Description
In classes, students practically learn the repertoire of exercise for health fitness, the formation of variations in exercise, the technique of exercise. The exercise has been taught with inventory, including methodological guidance, correction techniques, speech type. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Planning and conducting group classes for health fitness.
Description
In classes, students learn and improve skills to plan group classes and class management skills for exercise health. (Interdisciplinary: sports training theory, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
A class to improve posture.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improve the posture. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
A class for preventing problems caused by seated work.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to prevent posture problems caused by sedentary work. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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A class for muscle elasticity and the range of joint movements.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improvemuscle elasticity and the range of joint movements. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
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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
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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A class for balance.
Description
In the lesson, students learn the principles of building a class to improve the balance. Discussion on the theory students have become familiar with before the lesson and answers to the questions. Abbreviated demo lesson. Building exercise teaching skills during a practical task. (Interdisciplinary: anatomy, physiology, pedagogy.) |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Exam lesson.
Description
In classes, students run a shortened workout, according to a prearranged program. Answers additional questions from the lecturer. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bushman B. 2025. Fitness professionals handbook. 8th edition. Human Kinetics.
2.
Grasis N. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
3.
Pennington C.G. 2021. Current Issues in Kinesiology and Sport Pedagogy. Nova Science Publishers Inc.
4.
Myers T.W. 2021. Anatomy Trains: myofascial meridians for manual therapists and movement professionals. Elsevier.
Additional Reading
1.
Albini E. 2021. Myofascial Training:intelligent movement for mobility, performance, and recovery. Human Kinetics.
2.
Bander L. 2024. Vital Core Training: improve strength and reduce pain with functional movement. Human Kinetics.
3.
Isacowitz R. 2023. Pilates. Human Kinetics.
4.
Schutz N.W. 2019. Kinesiology: The articulation of movement. De Gruyter.
Other Information Sources
1.
Raksti no: PubMed, Science Direct, Ebsco datu bāzēm.
2.
Kenhub
3.
Muscleinmotion