Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports and Fitness Terminology in the English Language
Course Code
VC_111
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Svetlana Muhejeva
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To master some health sport terminology and to develop communicative competences for operating both in academic and vocational contexts.
Preliminary Knowledge
The English language knowledge and skills at the secondary school level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Having successfully acquired the study course, students will be able to do the following in English: - to describe the functions of human body parts and organs - to list the principles of healthy lifestyle - to explain how healthy lifestyle affects the human body - to name sports equipment items and to explain their usage - to identify signs of sports traumas and give advice on their treatment - to describe the principles of fitness assessment - to select appropriate vocabulary in giving exercise instructions - to select appropriate vocabulary in discussing fitness trends.
Skills
1.Having successfully acquired the study course, students will be able to: read professional literature, use appropriate language in communication with clients, write summaries of research articles, prepare and present talks on fitness-related topics.
Competences
1.Having successfully acquired the study course, students will be able to practically apply the learned vocabulary in various communicative situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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The acquisition of each course topic's lexical minimum, regular completion of homework assignments, discussion of completed tasks in class, preparing and giving presentations, working with dictionaries, extra materials and online sources to have a deeper understanding of the course terminology, writing summaries of research articles.
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Examination
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Regular class attendance, active participation in class discussions. Timely and qualitative assignment completion (giving presentations (x1), writing summaries (x3)), passing the tests (x2) after covering the course topics. The final result is calculated on the basis of the test results (50%), presentation result (27%), summary results (8%), and written examination result (15%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Getting to know the requirements of the course. How to create and give an effective presentation.
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Getting to know the course requirements. How to write a comprehensive summary of a research article.
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Overview of the organ systems, their components and functions.
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries and their prevention.
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries and their prevention.
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Cardiorespiratory system. The assessment of the heart and respiratory organs' health
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Cardiorespiratory system. The assessment of the heart and respiratory organs' health
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Nutrition and nutrients' metabolism. Supplements.
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Nutrition and nutrients' metabolism. Supplements.
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Psychological issues in fitness.
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Trends in fitness.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting to know the requirements of the course. How to create and give an effective presentation.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Getting to know the course requirements. How to write a comprehensive summary of a research article.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Overview of the organ systems, their components and functions.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The musculoskeletal system, its organs and functions. The beneficial effect of exercise.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Communication with clients, instruction in exercise. Sports equipment.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries and their prevention.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Safety in exercise, sports injuries and their prevention.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiorespiratory system. The assessment of the heart and respiratory organs' health
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiorespiratory system. The assessment of the heart and respiratory organs' health
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nutrition and nutrients' metabolism. Supplements.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nutrition and nutrients' metabolism. Supplements.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological issues in fitness.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends in fitness.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cook, B., Wonderlich, S.A., Mitchell, J., Tompson, R., et al. 2016 "Exercise in Eating Disorders Treatment: Systematic Review and Proposal of Guidelines" Med Sci Sports Exerc. 48 (7): 1408-1414
2.
Hoffmann, C., Weigert, C. 2017 "Skeletal Muscle as an Endocrine Organ: the Role of Myokines in Exercise Adoptation". Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med ; 7 a029793
3.
McCarter, S. 2014 "Medicine 2 Students' Book" Oxford University Press
Additional Reading
1.
Cech, D. J., Martin, S. 2012 "Functional Movement Development across the Lifespan" Elsevier Saunders
2.
Gratton, C., Jones, I. 2010 "Research Methods for Sports Studies" Routledge
3.
Kisner, C. , Colby, L.A., Borstad, J. 2018 "Therapeutic Exercise. Foundation and Techniques" F.A. Davis Company
4.
Mahan, L. K., Escott-Stamp, S., Raymond, J. L. 2012 "Krause's Food and the Nutrition Care Process" Elsevier Saunders
5.
Porter, R.S. (Editor in Chief) 2018 "The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy"; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
6.
Seely, J. 2013 "Effective Writing and Speaking" Oxford University Press
7.
Swain, D.P. (senior editor) 2014 "ACSM' Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. American College of Sports Medicine" Wolters Kluwer| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
8.
Weinberg, R. S., Gould, D. 2015 "Foundation of Sport and Exercise Psychology" Human Kinetics