Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Terminology of Group Lessons
Course Code
LSPA_595
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
Training highly qualified sports professionals (fitness trainers) and the ability to organise and run group classes at a professional level in the field of sport and health. Ability to apply various fitness methods, tools and create awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the body.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy, sports physiology, sports biochemistry, biomechanics, general pedagogy, general developmental and communication psychology, sports terminology, basic sports training theory, basic nutrition.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Acquire theoretical knowledge about the structure, content, organisation and delivery of a lesson. 2. Knowledge of the basic principles of lesson design. 3. Knowledge of the different methods and tools for conducting group activities.
Skills
1.1. Acquire practical skills in organising and conducting a lesson. 2. Be able to create and apply basic aerobic steps and combinations of basic steps in a group class. 3. Be able to create a complex of strength exercises in a group class using different forms of organisation, methods and means. 4. Develop an understanding of the harmonious development of the body and the importance of health promotion.
Competences
1.Organisational, individual, pedagogical, intellectual: 1. Understand the structure and content of a group lesson. 2. Understand the importance of using different methods and tools in group activities. 3. Skilful use of a range of didactical techniques in group activities. 4. Develop and apply a combination of basic aerobic steps. 5. Integration of strength exercises in group classes.
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 |
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Group work, outline development and implementation, lesson presentation.
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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.
Examination |
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-
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Knowledge, skills and competences on task performance, productive group work, learning discussions, attitudes, individual development dynamics. Upon fulfilment of the above conditions, the student will sit the practical examination and receive a grade.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Functional class with different equipment - class structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Conducting practical classes. Working in groups.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume. Group work.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Functional class with different equipment - class structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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3
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Topics
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Basic terminology. Structure of the lesson - introduction, main part, final part. Aim and objectives. Tools and methods. Didactical techniques. Intensity and scope. Creation of the outline.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Classical aerobics - class structure. Basic aerobic steps, basic combination of steps, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Applying the circle training method in group classes. Lesson structure. Basic principles of lesson design. Tools and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Functional lesson - lesson structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Circuit training using different equipment - structure, aim and objectives. Methods and means. Volume and intensity.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Circuit training using different equipment - structure, aim and objectives. Methods and means. Volume and intensity.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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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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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume. Group work.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Conducting practical classes. Working in groups.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
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Classical aerobics - class structure. Basic aerobic steps, basic combination of steps, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
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Topics
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Basic terminology. Structure of the lesson - introduction, main part, final part. Aim and objectives. Tools and methods. Didactical techniques. Intensity and scope. Creation of the outline.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Applying the circle training method in group classes. Lesson structure. Basic principles of lesson design. Tools and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Gym
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3
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Topics
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Functional lesson - lesson structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
54 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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3
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Topics
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Basic terminology. Structure of the lesson - introduction, main part, final part. Aim and objectives. Tools and methods. Didactical techniques. Intensity and scope. Creation of the outline.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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3
|
Topics
|
Applying the circle training method in group classes. Lesson structure. Basic principles of lesson design. Tools and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Gym
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3
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Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
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Classical aerobics - class structure. Basic aerobic steps, basic combination of steps, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
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Step aerobics - class structure. Basic steps of step aerobics, basic steps combination, basic principles of creation. Means and methods. Intensity and volume. Group work.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Functional class with different equipment - class structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Conducting practical classes. Working in groups.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
|
Functional lesson - lesson structure. Strength exercises, group exercises. Means and methods. Intensity and volume.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
3
|
Topics
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Circuit training using different equipment - structure, aim and objectives. Methods and means. Volume and intensity.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
27 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Krauksts V. Treniņu procesa periodizācija. Rīga, 2022.
2.
Kennedy- Armbruster, C. Methods of group exercise instruction. Human Kinetics, 2014.
3.
Roinnestad, B. Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training: Scientific Basics and Practical Application. Springer Inernational Publishing, 2019.
4.
Fernāte A. Sporta treniņu teorijas pamati. Rīga, 2002.
5.
Švinks U. Vispārattīstošie vingrojumi sporta stundā. Rīga, 2004.