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Study Course Description

Athletics - Developing Speed

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_395
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To provide an opportunity to learn speed development exercises in athletics sprint disciplines and to develop skills for using these exercises in the physical preparation of other sports.

Preliminary Knowledge

Athletics at the standard level of high school sports and completion of the study course "Athletics exercises for beginners" is desirable.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows the main methodical instructions and exercise dosage for people of different ages and fitness levels.

Skills

1.Able to explain special exercises for runners and the basics of developing speed. Can perform runners' special exercises, runs with different movement speeds and various shuttle runs.

Competences

1.1. The nature and practical application of special exercises, running disciplines and shuttle runs for athletics runners 2. Able to critically analyze and evaluate the applied pedagogical means, methods, techniques and athletics means, their compliance with educational abilities and educational goals in health-promoting diverse athletics exercise activities. 3. Able to take responsibility for lessons with athletics exercises, training and event safety at school and training places.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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In independent work, the student studies specialized literature, develops homework and practices performing athletics exercises, improving skills.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Types of tests: Dynamics of speed development; Independent work; 10 shuttle runs; Single movement speed ind. development; Dynamics of sprint running; Student's active participation in the study process - activity and interest (total can be received from 1-10 points).

Study Course Theme Plan

PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Course content and assessment. Tasks of independent work. Safety rules for athletics sprint disciplines in premises and in the stadium. The influence of natural factors on the development of speed. Warm-up in athletics-exercises and special exercises Initial assessment of skills in movement speed exercises and comparison. Warming up after speed exercises
Warming up in athletics - exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs. Repetition runs - for developing movement speed. Exercises for the development of single movement speed (initial assessment of single movement speed). Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Warm-up in athletics-exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs Exercises for developing reaction speed. Runs from different starting positions. High start – developing movement speed. Warming up.
Warm-up in athletics-exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs Exercises for developing reaction speed. Running from a low start - developing reaction speed and movement speed. Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Warming up in athletics - exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs. Running in the course of different distances. Developing maximum speed. Warming up.
Warming up in athletics - alternate running, exercises and exercises. 5 different shuttle races to develop speed. Warming up.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Warming up in athletics - exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs. Running from different starting positions - developing reaction speed and movement speed. Exercises for developing the speed of one movement. Warming up.
Warming up in athletics - alternate running, exercises and exercises. 5 different shuttle runs to develop speed endurance. Warming up
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Warming up in athletics - exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs. Running from a low start, developing movement speed. Determining developmental dynamics in single-movement speed exercises. Warming up.
Warming up in athletics - exercises, special exercises for runners and uphill runs. Determining developmental dynamics in movement speed exercises. Warming up.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Avotiņa I. „Vieglatlētika”. Rīga. 2016.DUE, 160 lpp.

2.

Avotiņa I.„Vieglatlētikas pamati” 1.daļa Rīga. LSPA 2015. 102 lpp.

3.

Avotiņa I. , Škutāne S. „Stafetes no sporta zāles līdz stadionam Rīga. LSPA 2015. 32 lpp.

Additional Reading

1.

Studentu izvēlētā literatūra par ātruma attīstīšanu izvēlētajā sporta

Other Information Sources

1.

Studentu izvēlētie elektroniskie informācijas avoti par ātruma attīstīšanu izvēlētajā sporta veidā.