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Study Course Description

Physical Activities Outdoors (Gym in the Nature)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_605
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Health Management; Medicine; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

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

About Study Course

Objective

To promote students' physical activity in the open air by improving biomotor abilities as well as to acquire competencies for the benefit of the future society and patients / clients.

Preliminary Knowledge

On the need for physical activity in health prevention and care. The desire to be physically active and the opportunity to engage in outdoor physical activities.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the completion of the study course, the student will be able to: • tell you about various exercises and classes outdoors, their use to strengthen health; • provide knowledge of the use of Bungy pump, Nordic walking poles when exercising and training endurance and strength; • outline the use of strength, flexibility and balance exercises outdoors; • provide information on the content of various sports classes outdoors; • explain the importance of proper breathing by performing different types of exercise; • explain possibilities for posture improvement by performing technically correct outdoor exercises.

Individual work and tests

Examination

2.As a result of the completion of the study course, the student will be able to: • tell you about various exercises and classes outdoors, their use to strengthen health;

Skills

1.On successful course completion the student will be able to: • use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises to strengthen health; • control own muscle work, dose the load; • follow own well-being, control your heart rate during sports; • to use various gym equipment, environment for developing and strengthening body muscles outdoors; • create presentations of different types of exercises and exercises: lap training, interval training, high intensity training.

Individual work and tests

Individual work

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the types of various sports activities and the benefits of outdoor activities, promoting the improvement of their health and physical fitness.

Individual work and tests

Individual work

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
10 points

Prepare a demonstration of warm-up and stretching exercises. Prepare for circuit training, interval training, and high-intensity outdoor training.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
10 points

Examination

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor physical activity: health benefits, equipment, research
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor physical activity: health benefits, equipment, research
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Various exercises for outdoor and posture prevention and correction with and without tools
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor physical activities using the environment: roller coasters, benches, steps, etc.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor physical activities using the environment: roller coasters, benches, steps, etc.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Circle training outdoors using the environment
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor training with various tools
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor exercise of various intensities for the development of biomotor abilities
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Interval training. High intensity training (HIT) outdoors
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Interval training. High intensity training (HIT) outdoors
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)
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
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor physical activity: health benefits, equipment, research
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Circle training outdoors using the environment
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Outdoor exercise of various intensities for the development of biomotor abilities
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Interval training. High intensity training (HIT) outdoors
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Contreras, Bret Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, 2014.

2.

Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2015, 375 lpp.

3.

Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015, 239 lpp.

4.

Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176 lpp.

Additional Reading

1.

Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.

2.

Materniha K. Nūjošana. Zvaigzne ABC, 2010, 80 lpp.