Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Study Course Description

Sports Specialisation of Athletics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

LSPA_715

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

Krišjānis Kuplis

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

Interdisciplinary (anatomy physiology, biomechanics, sports theory) acquire knowledge of the theory and methodology of athletics training. Perform the pedagogical development of sport and develop practical skills for the professional activities of the athletics coach. Learn the professional terminology of athletics in English.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, psychology, anatomy, physiology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of technical performance of athletics disciplines and teaching, improvement exercises.

Individual work and tests

Presentation of selected athletics discipline • Presentation of specific athletics discipline • Demonstration of athletics in athletics and assessment of technical performance

2.Knowledge of the rules of athletics competitions.

Individual work and tests

Presentation of specific athletics discipline • Presentation of selected athletics discipline

3.Knowledge of the principles of planning the fitness training and training process in athletics.

Individual work and tests

Presentation of selected athletics discipline • Test for developing speed, strength and endurance in athletics • Test for planning the training process in athletics • Presentation of specific athletics discipline

Skills

1.Ability to choose the means and methods of teaching, developing and developing physical fitness of athletics disciplines according to the level of fitness and performance.

Individual work and tests

Practical management of the training process in a particular discipline

2.A skill in practicing events in athletics and teaching, perfecting exercises.

Individual work and tests

Demonstration of athletics in athletics and assessment of technical performance

3.Ability to spot and correct your or students’ athletics discipline and performance errors

Individual work and tests

Demonstration of athletics in athletics and assessment of technical performance • Practical management of the training process in a particular discipline

Competences

1.Understanding the selection and application of exercise in the teaching and development of athletics disciplines.

Individual work and tests

Demonstration of athletics in athletics and assessment of technical performance • Practical management of the training process in a particular discipline • Presentation of selected athletics discipline

2.Understanding the use of physical training exercises for athletes of different ages and fitness.

Individual work and tests

Test for developing speed, strength and endurance in athletics • Presentation of selected athletics discipline • Practical management of the training process in a particular discipline

3.Competence to plan in a reasoned manner the short - and long-term training process of athletes for athletes of different disciplines and preparedness.

Individual work and tests

Test for planning the training process in athletics

4.Competence to select and apply appropriate physical and technical fitness control exercises to representatives of different athletics disciplines.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Presentation of selected athletics discipline	-	10 points
Develop and present comprehensive (technique, physical, technical preparation, history, results, etc.) content on selected athletics discipline.
2. Presentation of specific athletics discipline	-	10 points
Develop and present comprehensive content (technique, physical, technical preparation, history, results, etc.) on specific athletics discipline

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Test for developing speed, strength and endurance in athletics	-	10 points
2. Test for planning the training process in athletics	-	10 points
3. Practical management of the training process in a particular discipline	-	10 points
4. Demonstration of athletics in athletics and assessment of technical performance	-	10 points
5. Report on part 1 of the study course	-	Test
6. Concluding 2nd part of study course	-	Test
7. Final examination at the end of the study course	-	10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

A comprehensive characterisation of athletics. Content, evaluation of the study course.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Foundations for high-jumping biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for high-jumping biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for high-jumping biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Base for long-jump biomechanics, performance technique. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Base for long-jump biomechanics, performance technique. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Base for long-jump biomechanics, performance technique. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics for short-distance running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Basics for short-distance running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Relay runs in athletics. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics for short-distance running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Relay runs in athletics. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Ball-pushing biomechanics basics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Ball-pushing biomechanics basics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Ball-pushing biomechanics basics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Planning of the training process in athletics.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Planning of the training process in athletics.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

32 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Test (Semester)

Part 2

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Middle - and long-distance running practice.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Middle - and long-distance running practice.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics for barrier running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Basics for barrier running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics for barrier running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics for barrier running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for soldering biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for soldering biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for soldering biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Foundations for soldering biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Javelin-throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Javelin-throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Javelin-throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Javelin-throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Presentation on athletics discipline

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Organisation, management and documentation of athletics competitions.

Foundations for high-jumping biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Base for long-jump biomechanics, performance technique. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Planning of the training process in athletics.

Middle - and long-distance running practice.

Basics for short-distance running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Relay runs in athletics. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Ball-pushing biomechanics basics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Basics for barrier running biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Foundations for soldering biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Javelin-throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

32 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Test (Semester)

Part 3

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Disc throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Disc throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Disc throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Disc throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Basics of tricycle biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Basics of tricycle biomechanics, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Hammer throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Hammer throwing biomechanics foundations, performance techniques. Physical and technical preparation exercises.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

7-fight and 10-fight in athletics.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Training methods in athletics

Development of physical characteristics for athletes of different ages.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Training methods in athletics

Development of physical characteristics for athletes of different ages.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Development of physical characteristics for athletes of different ages.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Presentation on athletics discipline

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Pedagogical practice - coaching in athletics

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2

Topics

Pedagogical practice - coaching in athletics

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	-	2