Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Swimming Sports Specialisation
Course Code
LSPA_709
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Solovjova
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 the education of highly qualified specialists - swimming senior coaches who would successfully plan, organise, manage and evaluate training - training process, training - methodological classes and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the standard requirements of the sports senior coaching profession.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the techniques of swimming methods, its biomechanical structure, the methodology of teaching and improvement of techniques in the training – training process. Is familiar with sports swimming preparation directions, the impact of different physical loads on the athletes’ body. Is familiar with training load planning and control techniques. Is familiar with the characteristics of the development and teaching of age students, the training process. Knows the specifics and organisation of running competitions for athletes of different contingent and ages.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Skills
1.Apply theoretical knowledge of the improvement of sports swimming techniques, its biomechanical structure and teaching methodology, training – training process.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
3.Analyze the performance of the competition and adjust the training process. Analyse and evaluate the characteristics of the development and teaching of students at the appropriate age stage, the training process and the specificities of competition management for athletes of different contingent and age
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Competences
1.Apply a variety of swimming learning methods, shapes and technologies. Plan, organise and conduct various levels of preparatory swimmer classes and competitions.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs. Take responsibility for the safety of the training-training session. Conduct classes for athletes of different fitness, age and contingent.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
3.Understanding the participation, cooperation and responsibility of students in the pedagogical process. Work with the student school and parents. Adhere to sports, professional ethics and upbringing in swimming.
Individual work and tests
Technical and special fitness for sports swimming.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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10 points
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Demonstration of techniques for all types of swimming with a cuistical explanation on land (compilation of video). |
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Examination
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Technical and special fitness for sports swimming. |
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10 points
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Verbally. Answer three questions for a certain ticket. Apprenticeship and analysis of paging technology. Distribution of loads in sports swimming. Special training of swimmers in sports swimming (endurance, strength, speed) development, influencing different loads on the organisms of the athlete. Bold planning. |
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2.
Methods of teaching swimming and swimming methods, content and sequence of classes |
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10 points
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A student creates a presentation about the contents of a given swimming stage. Padding teaching methods, preparations. Analysis of pleading types, starts, speed videos by self-generated video, analysis, exercises for perfection. |
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3.
Distribution of loads according to physiological and biochemical parameters in sports swimming. |
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10 points
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The student performs the test from 30 questions, which include: an energy distribution of the broom to Pau Zone; principles for applying the amount of generosity, intensity load in training; effect of the prescribed load on the organism. |
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4.
Selection and selection in sports swimming. |
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10 points
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A student creates a presentation on the application of selection criteria (special testing) to determine the dynamics of an athlete’s achievement, development, test results at a certain age (will be assigned). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Study room
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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Conducting of training procedures, organisation of competitions
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Conducting of training procedures, organisation of competitions
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Development of a sports training process plan
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Training planning for athletes of different ages
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
J. Solovjova. Peldēšanas treniņa pamati // Rīga : LSPA, Mācību grāmata, 2001., 16.-34lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA.
3.
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization of strength training for sports. 4th edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
4.
Austrālijas treneru žurnāls.
5.
Solovjova, J. (2017). Peldēšana. Rīga, SIA DUE, , Rīga, 137lpp. 16.-60.lpp.
6.
Modern methodics of training for elite swimmers. 2023. p.p.25-66.
7.
Multi-year training (long term athletes’ development) – a pathway and planning tool for elite performance in swimming: for swimming coaches and parents., 2025. p.p. 16-32; 40-50.
Other Information Sources
1.
SwimmingSuitable for English stream
2.
Trenera žurnāls.