Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.3.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Nordic Walking

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_579
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Public Health
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Irēna Upeniece
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

Objective

To introduce students to the types of physical activity used for rehabilitation, fitness, and sports and to provide an opportunity to take part in Nordic Walking and Bungy Pump (Swedish Walking) workout, to improve physical condition of the body and to increase aerobic capacity.

Preliminary Knowledge

Interest in physical activities for healthy life. Motivation to learn how to properly practice nordic walking.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon completion of the study course, students shall: • will be able to describe the rowing equipment: pole selection parameters, clothing selection, footwear selection;

Individual work and tests

Individual work

2.• will be able to characterise walking levels;

3.will be able to describe the content of the walking class;

4.will be able to communicate the basics of the rowing technique;

5.you’ll be able to tell how heart control is determined in the walking lesson process.

Skills

1.After completing the study course, students will be able to: • Select appropriate rowing equipment;

2.be able to demonstrate different rowing techniques;

3.use special pole exercises in the warm-up and warm-up part;

4.use the heart rate monitor.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Competences

1.A competent choice of equipment.

2.Technical analysis, comparison and evaluation.

Individual work and tests

Examination

3.Competence in demonstrating warm-up, stretching and coordination exercises technically correctly.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
Test

Constant warm-up, stretching, preparation and demonstration of coordination exercises in the study group.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
10 points

Test method: Evaluation of Nordic walking technique. Performing warm-up, coordination and warm-up (stretching) exercises with sticks. Ability to handle a heart rate monitor.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nordic walking for health and beauty. Equipment: sticks, clothing, footwear and special Nordic walking accessories. Bat selection methods. The structure of the Nordic walking lesson: • Warm-up exercises • Learning the basics of the technique • Stretching exercises

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nordic walking for health and beauty. Equipment: sticks, clothing, footwear and special Nordic walking accessories. Bat selection methods. The structure of the Nordic walking lesson: • Warm-up exercises • Learning the basics of the technique • Stretching exercises

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Force exercises. Interval training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Force exercises. Interval training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Force exercises. Endurance training. Circle training. Interval training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Force exercises. Endurance training. Circle training. Interval training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Force exercises. Technical demonstration and evaluation. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Force exercises. Technical demonstration and evaluation. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nordic walking for health and beauty. Equipment: sticks, clothing, footwear and special Nordic walking accessories. Bat selection methods. The structure of the Nordic walking lesson: • Warm-up exercises • Learning the basics of the technique • Stretching exercises

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nordic walking for health and beauty. Equipment: sticks, clothing, footwear and special Nordic walking accessories. Bat selection methods. The structure of the Nordic walking lesson: • Warm-up exercises • Learning the basics of the technique • Stretching exercises

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Force exercises. Endurance training. Circle training. Interval training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Force exercises. Technical demonstration and evaluation. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Special exercises with the sticks while warming-up. Training equipment. Technique improving exercises. Distance training. Special exercises in pairs. Exercise in column. Force exercises. Endurance training. Special exercises with the sticks in cool down phases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera rokasgrāmata. 1.daļa. Autoru kolektīvs. LSF padome. 2003. 81-96.lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Trenera rokasgrāmata. 2.daļa. Autoru kolektīvs. LSF padome. 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Latvijas Tautas sporta asociācijas metodiskais līdzeklis.

4.

Meterniha K. Nūjošana Zvaigzne ABC, Rīga, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Bompa, T. O., 2019. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics,Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

nūjo.lv

2.

nūjotājiem.lv