Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.P.3.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Sports Medicine

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_470
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Gundega Akuratere
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the study course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic principles of sports medicine and the monitoring of the health of athletes during the exercise process. Promote understanding of functional changes in the human body during exercise and the effects of physical activity on different systems of the body. Develop skills in evaluation of physical development, physical fitness and physical fitness using testing methods applied in sports medicine and sports practice. To develop an understanding of the importance of athletes’ medical examinations, identification of health risks during exercise and principles of doping control in sport, as well as to develop the ability to analyse and interpret the resulting test results in the planning of sports classes and the training process, ensuring safe exercise.

Preliminary Knowledge

Students need basic knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body, especially the functioning of the muscles, cardiovascular and respiratory system. Understanding of the impact of physical exercise on the body, basic principles of physical fitness and physical development, as well as basic skills to analyse physical activity and movement performance are necessary.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain the tasks of sports medicine, the principles of health care and medical supervision of athletes, the importance of medical examinations and the principles of the collection of the athlete’s history in accordance with Cabinet Regulation No 594, as well as the basic principles of anti-doping regulations in sport.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Athlete’s history

2.Explains the nature of the person’s posture, the principles for determining and evaluating body somatotypes and the condition of legs and feet.

Individual work and tests

Determination of posture and body somatotype. • Sports medicine

3.Explain principles of physical development and fitness assessment, methods of anthropometry and the use of fitness tests in sport.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Determination of physical fitness by Eurofit method. • Determination of physical performance. • Anthropometry.

4.Explain the principles for assessing the functional state of the organism and physical work capacity, the functional examination methods of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system and the importance of medically pedagogical observations in sports classes.

Individual work and tests

Determination of the state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system. • Sports medicine • Medical educational observations in the field of sports.

Skills

1.The athlete’s family, life and sports history is collected and analyzed, identifying potential health risk factors.

Individual work and tests

Athlete’s history • Sports medicine

2.Practically assesses posture, body somatotype, and lower limb and foot alignment using somatoscopy and plantogram analysis methods.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Determination of posture and body somatotype.

3.Perform anthropometric measurements and fitness testing, analyse the results obtained.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Determination of physical fitness by Eurofit method. • Anthropometry.

4.Perform functional evaluation of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system, determine physical performance and perform medically pedagogical observations in a sports class.

Individual work and tests

Determination of the state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system. • Determination of physical performance. • Sports medicine • Medical educational observations in the field of sports.

Competences

1.Evaluate the health information of the athlete and formulate conclusions on the safety and fitness of sporting activities.

Individual work and tests

Athlete’s history • Sports medicine

2.Interpret the results obtained and formulate recommendations for adjusting physical load.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Determination of posture and body somatotype.

3.Assess the athlete’s physical development and fitness and formulate recommendations for physical load planning.

Individual work and tests

Sports medicine • Determination of physical fitness by Eurofit method. • Anthropometry.

4.Analyse the body’s response to exercise and formulate recommendations for optimizing the training process and monitoring the health of the athlete.

Individual work and tests

Determination of the state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system. • Determination of physical performance. • Sports medicine • Medical educational observations in the field of sports.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Athlete’s history
5.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently collects the athlete’s family, life and sports history through a structured questionnaire or interview. The information obtained shall be analysed, identify potential health risk factors, assess the health status of the athlete and formulate conclusions on fitness for exercise. Recommendations on the organisation of physical activity shall be made on the basis of the data obtained.
2.

Medical educational observations in the field of sports.
5.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently performs medically pedagogical observations during a sports class. Subjective and objective exercise impact indicators shall be obtained during observation (e.g. self-feeling, fatigue, pulse, respiratory response). The resulting data shall be analysed, the body’s response to exercise shall be evaluated and conclusions shall be drawn on the fitness of the exercise and the adaptations of the athlete to the load.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • the medically pedagogical observation was performed during the exercise;
  • fixed subjective and objective load indicators obtained and corrected;
  • an analysis of the data obtained;
  • the conclusions on the body’s response to exercise are logical and reasonable;
  • recommendations on the organisation of exercise have been made.
3.

Determination of posture and body somatotype.
10.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently performs assessment of the human posture, determines the body somatotype and evaluates the condition of the legs and feet using the somatoscopy method and plantogram analysis. The results obtained shall be analysed, possible posture deviations evaluated and conclusions drawn on fitness and posture adjustment options shall be formulated.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • posture assessment carried out in different planes (frontal, sagittal);
  • a specific body somatotype;
  • the condition of the legs and feet has been assessed;
  • an analysis of the data obtained;
  • logical conclusions and recommendations have been formulated.
4.

Determination of physical fitness by Eurofit method.
5.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently performs a fitness assessment using the Eurofit test methodology. Fitness scores are obtained during testing (e.g. durability, strength, flexibility, coordination and speed). The results obtained shall be analysed, compared with regulatory indicators and the conclusions on the level of fitness of the tested person shall be formulated.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • fitness testing carried out in accordance with Eurofit methodology;
  • accurately obtained and fixed test results;
  • analysis of the results obtained and comparison with the regulatory indicators;
  • formulated conclusions on fitness levels;
  • recommendations for physical load planning have been provided.
5.

Determination of the state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system.
15.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently assesses the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system using simple assessment methods applied in sports medicine (e.g. pulse detection, respiratory frequency determination, coordination and response assessment, etc.). The resulting indicators shall be analysed, the functional condition of the organism evaluated and the conclusions on fitness for exercise formulated.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • the functional condition assessment has been carried out correctly and in accordance with the methodology;
  • the resulting indicators are correctly recorded;
  • an analysis of the data obtained;
  • the conclusions on the functional state of the organism are logical and reasonable;
  • recommendations on fitness have been made.
6.

Determination of physical performance.
5.00% from total grade
Test

Student independently determines physical work capacity using indirect methods for determining physical work capacity (e.g. cycling ergometry or other load testing methods). During the test, physiological indicators (e.g. pulse and load intensity) shall be obtained, results obtained shall be analysed and conclusions shall be drawn on the body’s response to physical load and level of physical performance.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • the determination of physical performance has been carried out in accordance with the methodology;
  • correctly acquired and fixed physiological indicators during load;
  • an analysis of the data obtained;
  • formulated conclusions on the level of physical capacity;
  • recommendations for physical load planning have been provided.
7.

Anthropometry.
5.00% from total grade
Test

The student independently performs anthropometric measurements (for example, body length, body mass, body circumference) in accordance with the anthropometric methodology. The resulting indicators shall be analysed and compared with the relevant standards, indices or percentile tables. Based on the results, draw conclusions on the specific nature of human physical development and provide recommendations for physical load planning.

Evaluation criteria

work shall be credited if:

  • anthropometric measurements have been performed according to the methodology;
  • the measurement results are correctly fixed;
  • analysis of the resulting indicators and comparison with standards or percentile tables;
  • formulated conclusions on the specific nature of physical development;
  • reasonable recommendations for physical load planning have been provided.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Sports medicine
50.00% from total grade
10 points

The examination shall be written and shall consist of three parts:

1. Test (multiple choice) – 40% of the examination assessment

test questions test students’ theoretical knowledge of basic issues of sports medicine: health monitoring of athletes, medical examinations, posture and somatotype assessment, fitness testing, anthropometry, physical performance assessment and medical pedagogical observations.

2. Open questions – 30% of the examination assessment

the student explains the concepts, principles and methods of sports medicine by demonstrating an understanding of the impact of physical exercise on the health supervision of organisms and athletes.

3. Analysis of clinical situations – 30% of the examination assessment

the student analyses practical situations related to the health condition of the athlete or organisation of physical exercise, formulates conclusions and provides recommendations for adjusting physical load.

Assessment criteria

The examination assessment shall be determined taking into account:

  • correct understanding of theoretical knowledge of basic issues of sports medicine;
  • ability to explain the principles and methods of sports medicine;
  • ability to analyse the health and exercise situations of the athlete;
  • the ability to formulate logical and reasoned conclusions;
  • ability to provide reasoned recommendations for the organisation of exercise.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports medicine, subject matter, content, tasks and organisation
Description

Sports medicine as a multidisciplinary medical industry that studies the effects of exercise on the human body and provides health monitoring for athletes. The main areas of activity, organisation and tasks of sports medicine in the sports system.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical examinations of children and athletes, their types, content. Cabinet Regulation No. 594. Athlete’s history.
Description

Principles of health care and medical supervision for children and athletes. Types of medical examinations, their content and importance for the safe organisation of physical exercise. Cabinet Regulation No. 594 on procedures for Health care and Medical supervision of children and athletes with increased physical load. Principles and role of the athlete’s history of collection in the assessment of health status.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical examinations of children and athletes, their types, content. Cabinet Regulation No. 594. Athlete’s history.
Description

Principles of health care and medical supervision for children and athletes. Types of medical examinations, their content and importance for the safe organisation of physical exercise. Cabinet Regulation No. 594 on procedures for Health care and Medical supervision of children and athletes with increased physical load. Principles and role of the athlete’s history of collection in the assessment of health status.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical examinations of children and athletes, their types, content. Cabinet Regulation No. 594. Athlete’s history.
Description

Principles of health care and medical supervision for children and athletes. Types of medical examinations, their content and importance for the safe organisation of physical exercise. Cabinet Regulation No. 594 on procedures for Health care and Medical supervision of children and athletes with increased physical load. Principles and role of the athlete’s history of collection in the assessment of health status.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Unaided Work

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Location
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Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
54 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Sports medicine, subject matter, content, tasks and organisation
Description

Sports medicine as a multidisciplinary medical industry that studies the effects of exercise on the human body and provides health monitoring for athletes. The main areas of activity, organisation and tasks of sports medicine in the sports system.

  1. Unaided Work

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Topics

Sports medicine, subject matter, content, tasks and organisation
Description

Sports medicine as a multidisciplinary medical industry that studies the effects of exercise on the human body and provides health monitoring for athletes. The main areas of activity, organisation and tasks of sports medicine in the sports system.

  1. Class/Seminar

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Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

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Medical examinations of children and athletes, their types, content. Cabinet Regulation No. 594. Athlete’s history.
Description

Principles of health care and medical supervision for children and athletes. Types of medical examinations, their content and importance for the safe organisation of physical exercise. Cabinet Regulation No. 594 on procedures for Health care and Medical supervision of children and athletes with increased physical load. Principles and role of the athlete’s history of collection in the assessment of health status.

  1. Unaided Work

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Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical examinations of children and athletes, their types, content. Cabinet Regulation No. 594. Athlete’s history.
Description

Principles of health care and medical supervision for children and athletes. Types of medical examinations, their content and importance for the safe organisation of physical exercise. Cabinet Regulation No. 594 on procedures for Health care and Medical supervision of children and athletes with increased physical load. Principles and role of the athlete’s history of collection in the assessment of health status.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Somatoscopy. Determination of posture and somatotype. Determination of leg and foot condition.
Description

The role of somatoscopy in assessing a person’s posture and body structure. Correct posture and common postural abnormalities in the frontal and sagittal plane. Somatotyping and characterisation of body conformation types. Assessment of leg shape and foot condition, determination of foot longitudinal and transverse velour, plantogram method.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for determining physical fitness and physical performance
Description

The concept and role of physical fitness and physical ability in the training process. Principles and methods of physical fitness testing. Sub-maximum and direct methods for determining physical performance. Ruffier test, Harvard step-test, FDS170 test. Eurofit method for assessing physical fitness and physical development.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

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Location
Contact hours
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Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Anthropometry in determining and evaluating physical development
Description

The role of anthropometry in assessing human physical development. Anthropometric indicators and methods of detection thereof. Evaluation of physical development using standards, indices and percentile methods. Anthropometric profile, caliperometry and determination of body mass composition.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
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2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Doping control in sport
Description

The concept of doping and its impact on sports outcomes and the health of athletes. Prohibited substances and methods in sport. Doping control organisation and procedures in sport. Violations of anti-doping rules and their consequences.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system
Description

Assessment of the functional state of the nervous, circulatory and respiratory system in the context of exercise. Body response to exercise and identification of key physiological indicators. The role of functional status assessment in monitoring the health of athletes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

. Determination of physical performance, aerobic and anaerobic performance of the body
Description

The concept of physical working capacity, aerobic and anaerobic working capacity of an organism. Methods and tests for determining performance. Analysis and interpretation of test results. Drawing conclusions and recommendations for the organisation of physical exercise.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medical pedagogical observations in sports.
Description

Medicīniski pedagoģisko novērojumu nozīme sporta nodarbībās. Organisma reakcijas uz fizisko slodzi novērtēšana treniņa laikā. Iegūto rādītāju analīze, organisma adaptācijas fiziskai slodzei izvērtēšana, secinājumi un rekomendācijas treniņu procesa organizēšanai.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Studiju kursa pamatmateriāls ir lekcijas latviešu valodā.

2.

Lāriņš, V. 2022. Sporta medicīna. Teorija un prakse. Rīga: Jumava.

3.

American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2024. (Chapter 3: Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation.)Suitable for English stream

4.

American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Fitness Assessment Manual. Feito Y, Magal M, authors. 6th ed. Philadelphia (PA): Wolters Kluwer; 2021. (Chapters 2–8.)Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

McArdle WD, Katch FI, Katch VL. Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023. (Chapters 12–19).

Other Information Sources

1.

Latvijas Antidopinga birojs. Dopinga kontroles procedūra. Rīga: Latvijas Antidopinga birojs

2.

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Sample Collection. Montreal: World Anti-Doping AgencySuitable for English stream

3.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NHANES Anthropometry Procedures Manual. 2020.Suitable for English stream