Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Insight into Different Types of Fitness Activities
Course Code
LSPA_574
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
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
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Kristiana.Jansone@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with general knowledge of the concept and goals of fitness, the relationship of the fitness field with other disciplines; to introduce the most important terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. To provide students with the opportunity to get acquainted with various types of fitness classes and their impact on the body in practice. Since the study course is a basic course for an introduction to the specialty, in order to continue developing specific knowledge, skills and competences in specialization study courses, the general prerequisites for the acquisition of the study course are general.
Preliminary Knowledge
Students should have experience in fitness or sports, basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and be able to apply language skills and critical evaluation of information.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students define concepts used in fitness, fitness goals.
Individual work and tests
Definition of fitness concepts
2.Is familiar with the latest fitness trends in the world and Latvia.
Individual work and tests
Description of the fitness study • Test for fitness theory
3.Understands the framework of the fitness industry and the profession of a fitness trainer.
Individual work and tests
Test for fitness theory
Skills
1.Students analyse and describe types of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Description of participation in three fitness classes
2.Understand the different effects of fitness classes on the human body and health.
Individual work and tests
Description of the fitness study • Test for fitness theory
Competences
1.Students use concepts used in fitness.
Individual work and tests
Description of participation in three fitness classes
2.Understands the specifics of different types of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class • Test for fitness theory • Description of participation in three fitness classes
3.Critically evaluate the use of fitness classes.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class • Test for fitness theory
4.Integrate the acquired knowledge and skills into your training plan.
Individual work and tests
Presentation of a fitness class
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.
Description of participation in three fitness classes |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Participation in three remote or in-person fitness classes of your choice and submission of reports on them in e-studies. The work is counted if at least 55% of the work is completed out of 100%. 30% - for the description of each class (in total 90%), 10% - for the timely submission of the work. A detailed current description of the work tasks is available in e-studies and is discussed at the first in-person class in the study course. |
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2.
Description of the fitness study |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Students read one study on fitness of their choice and submit a review of it in e-studies. The template for the work to be completed is available in e-studies. The work is passed if at least 55% of the work's 100% volume is completed. 90% - for a correct description of the study, 10% - for a timely submission of the work. A detailed current description of the work tasks is available in e-studies and is discussed at the first face-to-face class in the study 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.
Definition of fitness concepts |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students define terms used in fitness (in Latvian and English). Students must provide a written definition of 20 fitness terms found in the course study materials and supplemented with information obtained in person at classes and lectures. To receive a minimum grade of 4 points, at least 55% of the 100% work must be completed. For each correct definition of the term, 5% of the total examination score is awarded. A detailed current description of the work tasks is available in e-studies and is discussed at the first in-person class in the study course. |
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2.
Test for fitness theory |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students complete a timed multiple-choice test with 25 multiple-choice questions on the theoretical issues included in the study course materials. To receive a minimum grade of 4 points, at least 55% of the work must be completed out of 100%. For each correctly answered question, 4% of the total examination score is awarded. A detailed current description of the work tasks is available in e-studies and is discussed at the first face-to-face class in the study course. |
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3.
Presentation of a fitness class |
45.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students create and present a presentation on one type of fitness class that they have included in their personal training plan, justify its inclusion by referring to research and literature, and their trainer's recommendations. The presentation template can be found in the e-studies course. To receive a minimum assessment of 4 points, at least 55% of the 100% workload must be completed. 40% - correctly completed presentation on one type of fitness class included in the personal training plan, 40% - correct justification with references to sources, 10% - presentation submitted in e-studies within the specified deadline, 10% - correct answers to additional questions. A detailed current description of the work tasks can be found in the e-studies and is discussed at the first face-to-face class in the study course. |
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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The concept and terms of fitness, the profession of fitness trainer.
Description
The lecture explains the concept of fitness and the terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. The lecture looks at aspects of the fitness trainer profession. |
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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General physical fitness test.
Description
During the lesson, students perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and review their fitness training plan according to its results. |
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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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Pilates class.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes Pilates workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, Pilates theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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 workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Functional workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
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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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High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Fitness Yoga class.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis a Fitness Yoga class (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, yoga theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym training. Aerobic machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to aerobic exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Classes during pregnancy.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis of exercise during pregnancy (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Exercise for seniors.
Description
This lesson provides a sample demonstration and analysis exercise for seniors (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
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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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Repeated overall physical fitness test.
Description
During the class, students repeatedly perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and interpret them according to their fitness workouts completed after the first test was performed (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Exam
Description
Students present submitted presentations for one type of fitness class from their individual fitness training program (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Exam
Description
Students present submitted presentations for one type of fitness class from their individual fitness training program (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty.
Description
Lecture introduces the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health and preventing disease. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years are being looked at. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
The concept and terms of fitness, the profession of fitness trainer.
Description
The lecture explains the concept of fitness and the terms used in fitness in Latvian and English. The lecture looks at aspects of the fitness trainer profession. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of different types of fitness classes.
Description
The lecture looks at different types of fitness classes as well as explaining their specifics (interdisciplinary approach: sports's theory, anatomy, physiology). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
General physical fitness test.
Description
During the lesson, students perform a general physical fitness test, analyze its results and review their fitness training plan according to its results. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Pilates class.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes Pilates workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, Pilates theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Functional workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Functional workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body Toning workout.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a Body Toning workout. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
High intensity interval training.
Description
This lesson demonstrates and analyzes a HIIT workout (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fitness Yoga class.
Description
This lesson provides a demonstration and analysis a Fitness Yoga class (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, yoga theory, physiology, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Aerobic machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to aerobic exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Gym training. Strength training machines.
Description
This lesson introduces students to strength exercise machines and how to use them (interdisciplinary approach: sport's theory, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, communication). |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bushman B. 2025. Fitness professionals handbook. Eight edition. Human Kinetics. 1., 3., 4., 6. nodaļa.Suitable for English stream
2.
Grasis N. u.c., 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava. 71.-228.lpp. - attiecīgie raksti.
Additional Reading
1.
Bander L. 2024. Vital Core Training: improve strength and reduce pain with functional movement. Human Kinetics. 1., 3. nodaļa.Suitable for English stream
2.
Cosgrove R. 2025. Age Strong. A Womans’s Guide to Feeling Athletic and Fit After 40. Human Kinetics. 1., 3., 7., 13. nodaļa.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Sporta trenera profesijas standarts.
2.
Profesijas standarts. Sports. Vecākā sporta trenera profesionālās kvalifikācijas prasības.
3.
World Health Organization (Pasaules veselības organizācija).