Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Somatic well-being and recovery
Course Code
STK_003
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Dentistry; Health Management; Law; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karīna Irita Jenaki
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
karinairita.jenaki@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge of the impact of daily stress on bodily wellbeing; to develop an understanding of habit formation and maintenance. To understand and be able to apply a variety of somatic recovery and stress-release techniques.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student knows how daily stress affects somatic well-being.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of Physical Well-Being
2.The student has gained an understanding of the mechanisms of habit formation and maintenance.
Individual work and tests
Formation of a New Habit • Situation analysis
3.The student has knowledge of various somatic recovery and stress-release techniques.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
Skills
1.The student can identify signs of somatic tension.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of Physical Well-Being
2.Students are able to use theories of habit formation and maintenance to induce behaviour change.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis • Formation of a New Habit
3.The student can select and apply appropriate somatic recovery and stress-release methods according to the situation.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
Competences
1.Ability to apply somatic recovery and stress-reduction techniques in ones daily well-being practice.
Individual work and tests
Situation analysis
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.
Formation of a New Habit |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students Apply Theoretical Knowledge in the Formation of a New Habit |
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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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Situation analysis |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written assignment – Based on the described situation, the student identifies signs of somatic tension, applies suitable somatic recovery techniques, and provides suggestions for new habit formation and long-term maintenance. |
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2.
Assessment of Physical Well-Being |
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Test
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Students conduct an assessment of physical well-being in various situations, analyze individual manifestations of stress, and relate them to stress theory |
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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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The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
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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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From Stress to the Stress Response: Individual Differences
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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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The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
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From Stress to the Stress Response: Individual Differences
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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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Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
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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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Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical: assessment of body wellness
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Fundamentals of Habits: Mechanisms of Their Formation
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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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Fundamentals of Habits: Mechanisms of Their Formation
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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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Fundamentals of Habits: Mechanisms of Their Formation
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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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Breaking of (Bad) Habits
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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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Habit Maintenance
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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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Breaking of (Bad) Habits
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Habit Maintenance
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Unaided Work
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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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50
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Topics
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Practical: developing a new habit
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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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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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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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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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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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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
The concept of stress and its types. Formation mechanism. The stress cycle.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Somatics and the nervous system: How internal and external stressors affect the body's well-being.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Practical: assessment of body wellness
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Fundamentals of Habits: Mechanisms of Their Formation
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-
Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Practical: assessment of body wellness
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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
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2
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Topics
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Habit Maintenance
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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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Habit Maintenance
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Breaking of (Bad) Habits
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Somatic recovery and stress-release techniques
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Applying theory in practice
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Harrington, R. (2012). Stress, health & well-being : thriving in the 21st century. In Medical Entomology and Zoology. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
LaDyne, R. (2020). The Mind-Body Stress reset: Somatic Practices to Reduce Overwhelm and Increase Well-Being.Suitable for English stream
3.
Verplanken. (2018). The Psychology of Habit: Theory, mechanisms, change, and contexts.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Maté, G., MD. (2019). When the body says no: The Cost of Hidden Stress. National Geographic Books.Suitable for English stream
2.
Sapolsky, R. M. (1994). Why zebras don’t get ulcers. In Medical Entomology and Zoology.Suitable for English stream
3.
Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones.Suitable for English stream
4.
Grolnick, W. S., Heddy, B. C., & Worrell, F. C. (2024). Motivation myth busters: Science-based strategies to boost motivation in yourself and others. In American Psychological Association eBooks.Suitable for English stream
5.
Caldwell, C. (2018). Bodyfulness: somatic practices for presence, empowerment, and waking up in this life.Suitable for English stream
6.
Pelka, M., Kölling, S., Ferrauti, A., Meyer, T., Pfeiffer, M., & Kellmann, M. (2016). Acute effects of psychological relaxation techniques between two physical tasks. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(3), 216–223.Suitable for English stream