Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardio and Strength Training Equipment
Course Code
SUUK_177
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed for the use of cardio equipment, strength equipment and free weights in health sports training, to develop the skills and abilities to use them in physical training, health promotion and disease prevention.
Preliminary Knowledge
Sports for health, Anatomy, Physiology
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire basic knowledge and will be able to describe the cardio and strength fitness application of health sport aerobic in relation to work capacity, increase of musculoskeletal system strengthening, health improvement, injury and various disease prevention.
Skills
1.Students will be able to use the cardio equipment, their programs and tests, suggest appropriate training programs for people of different age groups and fitness levels, use strength training equipment and free weights, recommend appropriate exercises for people of different age and fitness levels in order to strengthen health and reach the set aims.
Competences
1.After the study course acquisition students will have developed skills and will be able to: • Develop recommendations for physical activity and training plan for customers of different age, depending on their state of health, physical fitness levels and set goals by using cardio, strength equipment and free weights in order to promote health and prevent disease; • Educate and convince customers of the need for physical exercise and it`s importance in today's society.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Independently acquire a variety of course topics after lecturer's indicated literature sources. Take care of physical conditional increase and maintenance through cardio and strength training equipment. Develop an individual training program using cardio machines and strength machines
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Examination
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Examination |
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Develop an individual training program using cardio machines and strength training equipment for a specific person, describing the person's readiness and goals.
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2.
Examination |
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Cumulative exam. Students' participation in practical classes (20%), ability to use cardio trainers and their programs (10%), ability to show and explain the specifics of exercises with trainers (20%), free weights and dumbbells (20%) during the semester are assessed. Ability to compile a training program for a specific person using cardio machines, strength training machines, free weights and dumbbells, according to the client's physical fitness, health condition and goals (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Training equipment, their classification. Manufacturers and distributors of fitness equipment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardio equipment types. Cardio equipment programmes, their classification and application possibilities in the health sports.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardio equipment types. Cardio equipment programmes, their classification and application possibilities in the health sports.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity improvement opportunities. The load volume and intensity of planning and dosage depending on the client's physical condition and goals. Aerobic work capacity tests.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity improvement opportunities. The load volume and intensity of planning and dosage depending on the client's physical condition and goals. Aerobic work capacity tests.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various strength training regimen, their impact on the human body. Training methods and means of maximum strength and muscle mass and strength endurance increase. The maximum strength and power endurance testing.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to the pneumatic "HUR" trainers. Muscle stretching exercises.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to the pneumatic "HUR" trainers. Muscle stretching exercises.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Acquaintance with cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to "HUR" pneumatic trainers.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Acquaintance with cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to "HUR" pneumatic trainers.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity training through a variety of cardio programs. Base exercise equipment. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells. Strength training load dosing options by using training equipment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Aerobic work capacity training through a variety of cardio programs. Base exercise equipment. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells. Strength training load dosing options by using training equipment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various aerobic work capacity tests. Their impartiality and the use of opportunities for people with different physical training. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells equipment development, various equipment options. Various strength training modes – isotonic, stato-dynamic, exercises with fast concentric and slow eccentric work phase.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various aerobic work capacity tests. Their impartiality and the use of opportunities for people with different physical training. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells equipment development, various equipment options. Various strength training modes – isotonic, stato-dynamic, exercises with fast concentric and slow eccentric work phase.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various dosing interval workout options during the cardio training. Compiled health sports training program presentation and analysis.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various dosing interval workout options during the cardio training. Compiled health sports training program presentation and analysis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Training equipment, their classification. Manufacturers and distributors of fitness equipment.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardio equipment types. Cardio equipment programmes, their classification and application possibilities in the health sports.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardio equipment types. Cardio equipment programmes, their classification and application possibilities in the health sports.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Aerobic work capacity improvement opportunities. The load volume and intensity of planning and dosage depending on the client's physical condition and goals. Aerobic work capacity tests.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Aerobic work capacity improvement opportunities. The load volume and intensity of planning and dosage depending on the client's physical condition and goals. Aerobic work capacity tests.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Various strength training regimen, their impact on the human body. Training methods and means of maximum strength and muscle mass and strength endurance increase. The maximum strength and power endurance testing.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to the cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to the pneumatic "HUR" trainers. Muscle stretching exercises.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Acquaintance with cardio equipment, their programs. Introduction to "HUR" pneumatic trainers.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Aerobic work capacity training through a variety of cardio programs. Base exercise equipment. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells. Strength training load dosing options by using training equipment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Various aerobic work capacity tests. Their impartiality and the use of opportunities for people with different physical training. Exercises with free weights and dumbbells equipment development, various equipment options. Various strength training modes – isotonic, stato-dynamic, exercises with fast concentric and slow eccentric work phase.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Various dosing interval workout options during the cardio training. Compiled health sports training program presentation and analysis.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Various dosing interval workout options during the cardio training. Compiled health sports training program presentation and analysis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Līcis, R., u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC
2.
Delavjē, F. 2017. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne A
3.
Dzenis, A., u.c. 2015. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
4.
Priedīte S. un autoru kolektīvs (2014). Fiziskās aktivitātes receptes izrakstīšana ģimenes ārsta praksē. Valsts Sporta medicīnas centrs. Rīga.
Additional Reading
1.
Physical activity. WHO. 2020.
2.
Bompa, Tudor O. 2019. Periodization: theory and methodology of training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
3.
Santana, Juan Carlos. Functional Training. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
4.
Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching. Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2017. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)
Other Information Sources
2.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
3.
Daizong Wen, et.al. 2019. Effects of Different Protocols of High Intensity Interval Training for VO2max Improvements in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 22(8)
4.
Gabriel S. de Oliveira-Nunes, et al. 2021. HIIT vs. SIT: What Is the Better to Improve VO2max? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(24)