Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Specialisation of Football Sports
Course Code
LSPA_703
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristaps Slaidiņš
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the direction of preparation of the sport; Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and methodology for the improvement of the technique, the training – the training process, the planning and organisation of competitions; Knows how to plan your exercise process according to age training
Individual work and tests
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Describes the history of the development of football and the rules of the game (according to the International Football Association Board).
3.Explains the basic principles of football training theory and the regularities of workload planning.
4.Describes the importance of general and special physical training in football.
5.Analyzes the structure of technical and tactical preparation.
6.Describes the developmental characteristics of different age groups and pedagogical approaches in football.
Skills
1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities
Individual work and tests
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
4.Develop an age-appropriate training plan.
5.Diagnose and eliminate students' technical errors, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students' abilities
6.To assess the physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological preparation of students
7.Plans the football training process (at the annual, mesocycle, microcycle and lesson levels).
8.Analyzes a football game and prepares a tactical evaluation.
9.Dose physical activity according to the athletes' fitness.
10.Apply pedagogical methods and communication skills in the training process.
Competences
1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Individual work
2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
4.Understanding the regularities of the training process in sports and the ability to adapt it to the individual needs of students.
5.Understanding the development of techniques in a particular discipline.
6.Independently organizes and leads a football training session.
7.Critical reflection evaluates the effectiveness of the training process.
8.Integrates insights from sports science, pedagogy and psychology into professional activities.
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.
Individual work |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
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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.
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Answer to the test’s 30 questions. |
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2.
History of football in the world and in Latvia |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written or electronic knowledge test, the aim of which is to assess the student's understanding of the historical stages of football development, the institutional structure and the development processes of football in the world and in Latvia. |
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3.
Football game rules and gestures. |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A situational analysis-based test in which the student demonstrates understanding of the application and interpretation of football rules in various game situations |
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4.
Basics of football training theory |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written test that assesses the student's knowledge of the basic principles of sports training theory, the structure of the training process, periodization, and methodological principles in football. |
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5.
General physical fitness in football |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A test that analyzes the importance of general physical fitness components in the development of football players' physical performance and their methodological integration into the training process. |
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6.
Peculiarities of development of football players by age |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written test that evaluates the student's understanding of the regularities of physical, motor and psychological development of children and young people and their impact on the organization of the training process in football. |
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7.
Professional competence and pedagogical ethics of the trainer |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An analytical test in which the student describes the structure of a coach's professional competence, the principles of pedagogical ethics, and the importance of communication in the sports pedagogical process. |
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8.
Specific physical training in football |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination of the components of special physical fitness in football and the methodological principles of their development, which ensure the effectiveness of the game. |
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9.
Technical preparation in football |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A test that evaluates the student's knowledge of the structure, biomechanical aspects of football technical actions, and their teaching methodology in the training process. |
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10.
Basics of tactics in football |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A situational analysis-based test in which the student analyzes the principles of individual, group, and team tactics in the game of football. |
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11.
Game analysis and its methodology |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An analytical task in which the student uses game analysis methods to evaluate the effectiveness of team and individual actions. |
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12.
Football training structure at different age levels |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An examination of the structure, methodological organization, and pedagogical approaches of football training sessions in different age groups. |
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13.
Motivation and psychological preparation in football |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An examination of psychological factors in sports, the principles of motivation and their importance in achieving sporting results. |
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14.
Planning the training process |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A test that evaluates the student's knowledge of the periodization of the training process and the principles of cycle planning in football. |
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15.
Load dosing and recovery processes |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An examination of the principles of training load regulation, the physiological aspects of recovery processes, and their importance in optimizing athletes' performance. |
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16.
Competition organization and team management |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A test in which the student analyzes the principles of competition organization and the leadership functions of a coach in the competition process. |
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17.
Evaluation and self-reflection of the effectiveness of the training process |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An analytical examination of methods for assessing the effectiveness of the training process and the importance of professional reflection in the work of a coach. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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2
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Topics
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History of football in the world and in Latvia
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History of football in the world and in Latvia
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2
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Topics
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The rules of the game of football and their interpretation (according to the laws of the International Football Association Board)
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The rules of the game of football and their interpretation (according to the laws of the International Football Association Board)
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The rules of the game of football and their interpretation (according to the laws of the International Football Association Board)
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2
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Structure and development trends of football as a team sport
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Structure and development trends of football as a team sport
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Structure and development trends of football as a team sport
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2
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Topics
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Basics of football training theory
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Basics of football training theory
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Basics of football training theory
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2
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The importance of general physical fitness (GPF) in football
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The importance of general physical fitness (GPF) in football
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The importance of general physical fitness (GPF) in football
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Peculiarities of development of football players by age
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2
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Peculiarities of development of football players by age
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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2
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Professional competence and pedagogical ethics of the trainer
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On site
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2
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Professional competence and pedagogical ethics of the trainer
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Special physical training (SFS) in football
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Special physical training (SFS) in football
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Special physical training (SFS) in football
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2
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Technical preparation in football
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On site
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Other
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2
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Technical preparation in football
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2
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Technical preparation in football
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2
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Basics of tactics in football (individual, group and team tactics)
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2
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Basics of tactics in football (individual, group and team tactics)
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2
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Game analysis and its methodology
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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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Game analysis and its methodology
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Football training structure at different age levels
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Location
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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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Football training structure at different age levels
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On site
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Other
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2
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Motivation and psychological preparation in football
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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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Motivation and psychological preparation in football
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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Planning the training process
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Planning the training process
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On site
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Load dosing and recovery processes
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On site
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Load dosing and recovery processes
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On site
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Competition organization and team management
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On site
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Competition organization and team management
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On site
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Evaluation and self-reflection of the effectiveness of the training process
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Evaluation and self-reflection of the effectiveness of the training process
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Study room
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Developing and controlling physical characteristics in your sport
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Developing and controlling physical characteristics in your sport
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The ratio of comprehensive and special physical training by age group and training group in their sport
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Study room
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The ratio of comprehensive and special physical training by age group and training group in their sport
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On site
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Study room
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Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral preparation in your sport
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Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral preparation in your sport
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Planning a sports training macrocycle, taking into account load variability and other principles
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Planning a sports training macrocycle, taking into account load variability and other principles
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA.
5.
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization training for Sports. 3rd edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
6.
Fernāte Antra "Treniņu teorija"1.daļa
7.
Fernāte Antra "Treniņu teorija" 2.daļa
8.
Ķīsis Igors "Sporta teorija"