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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.P.2.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Free Resistance and Functional Area Training

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_218
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Daina Rodke
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

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

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for fitness trainers about exercises with free resistances and the conditions for their application in the free weight and functional area.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, sports physiology, biochemistry, basics of health sports, kinesiology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge and understanding of various strength training, exercises with free weights and dumbbells, exercises using your own body weight and the possibilities of applying various exercises to increase strength and muscle mass, strengthen the musculoskeletal system, improve health, prevent injuries and various diseases. Knowledge and understanding of the adaptation of exercises in the functional area to different target groups.

Skills

1.Will be able to use any equipment in the functional area, adjust the exercises according to the client's height, weight, physical fitness, will be able to demonstrate the correct technique of performing exercises with the functional area equipment, exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells for strengthening health and achieving the desired goals for the client or group of clients.

Competences

1.Will be able to draw up training programs including functional exercises for client groups and individually, adjusting them depending on the goal. Will be able to conduct classes using various exercise equipment and exercises with your own body weight, free weights and dumbbells, will be able to plan the introduction, main part and conclusion of the lesson.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-
2.

independent work
-
-

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Introductory lecture

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area interval method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Myofascial release and types of warm-up after functional training

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Conducting a functional workout in the open air

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Development of SCT and incorporation of SCT exercises into functional area training

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Ways to warm up before a functional workout
Planning functional exercises for different target groups.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
3

Topics

Introductory lecture

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Basic exercises in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area interval method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Organization of group classes in the functional area.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Myofascial release and types of warm-up after functional training

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Conducting a functional workout in the open air

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Testing of functional abilities
Development of SCT and incorporation of SCT exercises into functional area training

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
3

Topics

Ways to warm up before a functional workout
Planning functional exercises for different target groups.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
51 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Ivuškāns, A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2016.

Additional Reading

1.

Krauksts, V. Fiziskā sagatavotība. Kā to iegūt? Rīga, Drukātava, 2006.

2.

Bouchard, C, Blair, S. N., Haskell, W .L. Physical Activity and Health. Human Kinetics, 2007.

3.

Tarnapoļska, R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008.