Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
How to Run Properly and Healthily
Course Code
LSPA_549
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other social sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Iveta Boge
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote students’ understanding of physical activity - running and the related issues.
Preliminary Knowledge
School-level knowledge in sport; no specific skills in running required; at least level B1 in English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Student describes running cycle, running ways, running-related exercises, load and nutritional issues.
Individual work and tests
Written test
2.2. Student defines the principles of a good workout.
Skills
1.Student assesses himself in relation to running activity.
Individual work and tests
Create a portfolio (portfolio - collection of works done)
2.Student sets running goals and creates a simplified training plan for them.
Competences
1.Student evaluates running habits, sets goals and creates a simplified training plan, is able to modify it depending on the level of fitness.
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.
Create a portfolio (portfolio - collection of works done) |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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To evaluate your running style To evaluate your physical fitness To determine your running goals To evaluate your diet and fluid habits create your own running training plan |
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2.
Working in classes |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Study course is theoretical classes. During classes, the active participation of students in discussions and working groups is evaluated. |
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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.
Written test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written test of the knowledge acquired in the course in relation to running activity and related issues |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course. Discussion about one's running skills and habits
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Topics
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Body muscle groups and organs (systems) involved in running
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Topics
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Running cycle. Efficient runner
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Evaluation of one's of running style and physical fitness
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2
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Running goals. Sportswear and footwear
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Tips for nutrition and liquid in-take
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Importance of the warm-up and cool-down
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Principles of a good training
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2
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Training load
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Participation in competitions
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Training planning for beginners
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2
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Training planning for 5 km, 10 km
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Training planning for a half marathon/marathon
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2
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Topics
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Running injuries, their prevention
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Topics
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Test
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hawley J.A. The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Running. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2000, 108 ppSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
The Complete Running and Marathon Book. GB, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2014 (jaunāks izdevums nav iznācis)Suitable for English stream
2.
Napier. C. Science of Running. Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.Suitable for English stream