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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.4.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Qualification Exam

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_588
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Voldemārs Arnis
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

Riga, Brivibas Street 333 Department of individual and team Sports, t. 67543410

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the qualification examination is to test and evaluate the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the study program.

Preliminary Knowledge

In order to successfully acquire the study course “qualification examination”, the student needs the following previously acquired knowledge, skills and competences:

Knowledge:

  • knowledge of human anatomy and physiology;
  • knowledge of the principles and training methods for developing physical fitness;
  • understanding the planning principles of training programmes for different target groups;
  • understanding the impact of diet, renewal and lifestyle on fitness and health.

Skills:

  • ability to assess the physical condition and functional fitness of the client;
  • ability to develop and adapt individual training programmes;
  • ability to select and apply appropriate training methods;
  • ability to analyse information from professional literature and research.

Competencies:

  • ability to plan and organise the training process independently;
  • ability to make sound professional decisions in dealing with clients;
  • ability to communicate and engage professionally with clients and other sports and health professionals.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe and explain the concepts of human health, physical development, ability to work and fitness, as well as the effects of nutrition and lifestyle on physical health.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work

2.Describe and compare training methods, class types and training systems, assessing their suitability for different age groups and health conditions.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Examination

3.Describes and explains the impact of congestion, physical capacity limitations and abnormal conditions on the safety and effectiveness of the training process.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work

Skills

1.Assess and analyse the fitness, standing, gait and functional ability of the client, as well as the fitness of the physical load to age, fitness and health status.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Examination

2.Plan, develop and apply individual and group training programs by tailoring exercise, load volume and intensity to the client’s needs and goals.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work

3.Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the training process, identify overload risks and make appropriate changes to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Examination

Competences

1.Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills by organising a quality training process for different groups of clients.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work

2.Communicate and collaborate with clients, family doctors and other professionals, explaining the principles of the exercise program and health risk issues.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Examination

3.Formulate, analyse and prioritise professional challenges by developing action plans to improve customer fitness and health status.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
Test

The student prepares independently for the State examination by performing the following tasks:

  1. Conditions for the implementation of Literature introduction
    • : studies the literature, studies and e-resources of the study course in preparation for the theoretical part.
    • Evaluation criteria: assess understanding, accuracy and ability to link theoretical knowledge to practice (see evaluation rubric in e-studies).
    • Conditionsfor the implementation
  2. of situational tasks and training plans: draw up an individual or group lesson plan according to the age, sex, fitness, state of health and objectives of the client; the plan shall be prepared within one hour. Evaluation criteria: assess the relevance of the plan to the client’s needs, methodological validity and adaptability (see e-learning rubric).
    • Demonstrating lesson leadershipfulfillment conditions: conduct a short group lesson (20 min) or demonstrate exercise, explain training methods and exercise specifics.
    • Evaluation criteria: assess lesson planning, exercise demonstration, safety and communication with the client (see e-learning rubric).

Objective:

Independent work prepares the student independently:

  • to acquire and systematise theoretical knowledge;
  • develop and justify training programmes;
  • demonstrate practice management skills in preparation for the National examination.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
10 points

The completion of the study course “qualification examination” is assessed in a 10-point system. A positive rating is given at least 4 points. The national examination shall be combined and shall take place for two days, consisting of:

  • theoretical part,
  • specialisation part (practical classes or development of a training programme),

1. The theoretical part of

  • the student draws 3 questions from the question bank and prepares answers within one hour.
  • Sets out oral replies to the Commission and answers clarifying questions.
  • The response time shall not exceed 30 minutes.
  • Questions cover theoretical knowledge acquired during studies.

2. Part of the specialisation

  • in “strength and training area training coach”: the student draws up a lesson plan (1 hour), outlines and justifies exercises, workout methods to be applied, answers 2 theory questions.
  • In the specialisation “coach of individual and functional area classes” and “coach of various groups of fitness classes”: the student conducts a short group class (20 min) or draws up a lesson plan (1 hour), justifies training methods, demonstrates exercises and answers 2 theory questions.
  • Students answer KGB questions; the test is recorded on video.
  • Questions and situational tasks shall be referred at least one month before the examination.
  • The student is prohibited from using electronic equipment.

3. Evaluation and scales

each part of the national examination shall be evaluated by the members of the Commission in a 10-point system, then the overall assessment shall be calculated using percentage of the significance of the parts:

Theoretical part examination 30%, conducting a lesson or training programme 50%, specialisation questions 20%.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
1

Topics

Preparation
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
National degree examination
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
1

Topics

Preparation
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
National degree examination

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.

2.

Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021.-2027. gadam. (4.-15. lpp.)

3.

Sporta klubs veselībai (Sports Club for Health). Eiropas Komisijas finansētā projekta mācību materiāls (infografikas un zināšanu pārbaudes testi)

4.

Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs (2025). Fiziskās aktivitātes, Saite: https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/fiziskas-aktivitate Ieteicamās nodaļas: Fizisko aktivitāšu ieguvumi; Fizisko aktivitāšu rekomendācijas: Ieteikumi iedzīvotājiem; Vingrojumu kompleksi; Praktiskie padomi.

Additional Reading

1.

Physical Activity, WHO 26. november 2020. (1-64. lpp.)

2.

Developing Power, 2nd Edition NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association ISBN: 9781718220461 2025 Page Count:* 360 Ebook Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursam saistībā ar spēka un jaudas attīstību: Chapter 1 – The Nature of Producing Power (Jaudas rašanās un biomehānikas pamatprincipi) Chapter 2 – Assessing Power and Individual Training Needs (Jaudas novērtēšana un treniņu vajadzību noteikšana) Chapter 4 – Adapting Power Training to Special Populations (Jaudas treniņu pielāgošana )

3.

Developing Endurance-2nd Edition Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Ben Reuter ISBN: 9781718206960 ©2025 Page Count: 352 eBook Studiju kursa apguvei ieteicamās nodaļas: Physiology of Endurance Sport Training Assessing Endurance Athletes Endurance Training Principles and Considerations Aerobic Endurance Development

4.

Bess H. Marcus, Dori Pekmezi (2025). Motivating People to Be Physically Active, 3rd Edition, 224 pp. Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursa apguvei: Part I: Theoretical Background and Tools for Measuring Motivational Readiness Chapter 1 – Describing Physical Activity Interventions (fizisko aktivitāšu iejaukšanās apraksts un teorētiskie pamati) Chapter 4 – Putting Theories to Work by Looking at Mediators of Change (motīvas mainītāji un uzvedības maiņas faktori

5.

Circuit Training For Complete Beginners: Your Home Workout Guide to Weight Loss and Fitness Success | Jumpstart Your-Health Journey with Effective Circuit-Training-Workouts Paperback – October 17, 2023 Studiju kursa apguvei ieteicamas nodaļas vai tematiskie bloki, kas parasti ietverti šādu grāmatu struktūrā: Introduction to Circuit Training – definīcija, pamatprincipi un ieguvumi (sirds‑asinsvadu veselība, spēks, izturība) Getting Started Safely – silt‑up, tehnika, drošības principi

6.

HIIT - Understanding Anatomy: Using Exercises for High-Intensity Interval Training Paperback – 6 Oct 2022 by Ingrid S. Clay (Author), Anke Wellner-Kempf (Translator) Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursa kontekstā: Introduction & Physiology of HIIT The benefits of HIIT Powering your HIIT workout Improving your cardio fitness

7.

Strength Training – The Encyclopedia: Over 380 exercises and 135 training programs for optimal muscle building, maximum strength increase and fat loss. Expanded and Updated New Edition Paperback – 16 July 2024 Ieteicamās nodaļas: Tauku zudums un enerģijas lietderība Chapter 11 – Tactics for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 12 – Cardio Training for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 13 – Programs for Maximizing Fat Loss Chapter 14 – Training Cycles for Maximizing Fat Loss

8.

Bompa, Tudor O., Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Ieteicamās nodaļas studiju kursam Part I – Training Theory Chapter 1: Basis for Training – treniņa pamati, pielāgošanās un superkompensācija Chapter 2: Principles of Training – treniņa principi – individualizācija, slodzes progresija Chapter 3: Preparation for Training – treniņu sagatavošanas tipi Chapter 4: Variables of Training – treniņa mainīgie (apjoms, intensitāte u.c.)

Other Information Sources

1.

RSU pieejamās datu bāzes

2.

Informācija par kvalifikācijas eksāmenu e-studijās.