Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Insight into Different Types of Fitness Activities
Course Code
SUUK_264
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rudīte Skroderēna
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 encourage students to acquire the necessary knowledge about the exercises to be used in fitness classes and different types of fitness classes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites for physical activity are recommended, but may also be acquired during the learning process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students will be able to: • tell about the different types of health-promoting fitness; • list and classify health gymnastics; • define concepts – Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Callanetics, Pilates, Yoga, Body Art, Fitball, Nordic Walking, etc.; • describe the structure of the fitness class; • describe the workout load for each of the fitness types offered; • tell about the specifics of the types of physical activity in seniors and pregnant women; • outline the levels of Nordic walking; • describe the parameters of Nordic walking equipment.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course students will be able to: • exercise strength, balance, stretch flexibility and endurance in a variety of fitness classes; • use big gym balls, balance surfaces, small gym balls, sticks, dumbbells, etc. equipment used in fitness classes; • vary exercise levels in different types of fitness classes; • choose appropriate equipment for different levels of Nordic walking and weather conditions; • use specific exercises with sticks in the introductory and final parts of the lesson; • determine their own heart rate.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the use of different types of fitness to improve their health and fitness.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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During the course, students independently improve their physical fitness by writing a diary that reflects:
• the date (date) of your training;
• duration of classes;
• a brief description of the lesson;
• heart rate during exercise (beginning, mid-training, and ending).
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Examination
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Examination |
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Course test, assessment of students' participation in practical classes, attendance of practical classes (50%), written test at the end of the course (25%) and preparation and presentation of their training diary (25%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to specialty. Importance and application of various physical exercises in health promotion and disease prevention. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years.
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Auditorium
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2
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Introduction to specialty. Importance and application of various physical exercises in health promotion and disease prevention. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years.
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Auditorium
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2
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Introduction to specialty. Fitness coach profession.
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Auditorium
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2
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Introduction to specialty. Fitness coach profession.
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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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Insight into different types of fitness classes.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Insight into different types of fitness classes.
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Class/Seminar
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Basics of movement. Exercises for fitness classes in an upright position.
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Gym
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Basics of movement. Exercises for fitness classes in an upright position.
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Gym
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Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your back and lying on your stomach.
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Gym
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Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your back and lying on your stomach.
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Gym
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2
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Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your side and on the supports.
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Gym
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Topics
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Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your side and on the supports.
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Dynamic stretching.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Dynamic stretching.
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Static stretching.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Static stretching.
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Gym
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2
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Aerobic workout.
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Gym
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2
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Aerobic workout.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pilates for beginners.
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Pilates for beginners.
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Gym
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2
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Aerobic equipment.
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Aerobic equipment.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength equipment.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength equipment.
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional training.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional training.
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Interval training / HIIT (high intensity interval training).
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Interval training / HIIT (high intensity interval training).
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Class/Seminar
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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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2
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Topics
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Gymnastics for pregnant women.
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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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2
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Topics
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Gymnastics for pregnant women.
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Class/Seminar
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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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2
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Topics
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Health gymnastics for the elderly.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Health gymnastics for the elderly.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty. Importance and application of various physical exercises in health promotion and disease prevention. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction to specialty. Fitness coach profession.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Insight into different types of fitness classes.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Basics of movement. Exercises for fitness classes in an upright position.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
|
Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your back and lying on your stomach.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
|
2
|
Topics
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Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your side and on the supports.
|
-
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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Dynamic stretching.
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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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2
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Topics
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Static stretching.
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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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2
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Topics
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Aerobic workout.
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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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2
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Topics
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Pilates for beginners.
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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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2
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Topics
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Aerobic 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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Strength 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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Functional training.
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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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2
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Topics
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Interval training / HIIT (high intensity interval training).
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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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Gymnastics for pregnant women.
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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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2
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Topics
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Health gymnastics for the elderly.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176.lpp.
2.
Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. HumanKinetics, 2009, 248 pp. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
3.
Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. HumanKinetics, 2021, 336 pp
4.
Bouchard C., Blair S.N., Haskell W.L. Physical Activity and Health. HumanKinetics, 2012, 424 pp
5.
National Association for Sport and PE (NASPE) Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness and Health. HumanKinetics, 2019
Additional Reading
1.
Skriešana & maratons. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015, 192.lpp.
2.
Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
3.
Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. HumanKinetics, 2019, 424 pp
4.
Howley E., Franks B. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. HumanKinetics, 2016, 584pp
Other Information Sources
1.
Sporta treneris.
2.
Noteikumi par pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības valsts standartu.
3.
irmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības diploms ar profesionālo kvalifikāciju: Fitnesa treneris.