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Study Course Description

Health Gymnastics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_223
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Health Management; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559

About Study Course

Objective

To promote the acquisition of knowledge about different types of exercise, their effects on the musculoskeletal system, muscles and cardiovascular system, their role in strengthening the health of people of different ages and genders.

Preliminary Knowledge

Prior knowledge of physical activity is recommended, but knowledge may also be acquired during the learning process if it has not been previously available.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Student will gain: 1. Understanding the role of health exercise in preventing diseases and improving quality of life. 2. Knowledge of the structure and functional characteristics of the human motion apparatus. 3. Theoretical knowledge of the importance of sound posture and its correction possibilities. 4. Knowledge of the impact of breathing and relaxation techniques on physical and mental health. 5. Understanding how to tailor exercise to different age groups and physical fitness levels.

Skills

1.Skills a student will acquire. • Practically apply health exercise exercises to your daily life. • Demonstrate and perform postural, breathing, bending, strength and balance exercises. • Tailor exercise packages according to age, physical fitness level and individual needs. • Build simple health exercise classes for yourself or a small group. • Take relaxation and stress relief exercises. • Follow the principles of safety and ergonomics when exercising. • Assess your physical self-feeling and choose appropriate exercises to improve it.

Competences

1.As a result of the study course, students will have gained insight into the importance of health exercise in improving the quality of human life through various types of exercise. Understand and learn exercises for respiratory problems, cardiovascular problems, back pain, joint pain problems. Will purposefully learn to strengthen your body and deep muscles, improve your health and posture.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Sports activity Diary

20.00% from total grade
10 points

As part of the study course, students create their own physical activity diary.

2.

Orientation task

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Students must find 10 environmental objects specified by the teaching staff, pose with them, prepare a description and place them in the e-learning environment.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Active work in groups

20.00% from total grade
Test

Active work in groups during classes.

2.

Exam

40.00% from total grade
10 points

Students at the end of the course take an exam consisting of the theoretical and practical part (5 exercises for a particular muscle group).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
4

Topics

Lecture. The importance and goals of health gymnastics.
Description

Student is given theoretical insight into:

  • “Basics of Health exercise”
  • “proper posture and correction thereof”
  • “Health breathing exercises”
  • “Development of flexibility and balance”
  • “principles of Safety in exercise”
  • “relaxation and stress reduction with exercise”
  • “adaptation of exercise to different age groups”
  • “Health exercise in everyday life”
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Lecture. The importance and goals of health gymnastics.
Description

Student is given theoretical insight into:

  • “Basics of Health exercise”
  • “proper posture and correction thereof”
  • “Health breathing exercises”
  • “Development of flexibility and balance”
  • “principles of Safety in exercise”
  • “relaxation and stress reduction with exercise”
  • “adaptation of exercise to different age groups”
  • “Health exercise in everyday life”
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  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Gym
4

Topics

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On site
Gym
4

Topics

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  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Gym
4

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  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Gym
4

Topics

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  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Gym
4

Topics

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  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Exam
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Auziņa I. Lielā Fitnesa grāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2000.

2.

Brēmanis E. Sporta fizioloģija. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1991.

3.

Jaružnijs N., Švinks U. Ritmiskā vingrošana. Rīga, Avots, 1990.

4.

Konrads A. Spēka attīstīšana. Rīga, LSPA, 2000.

5.

Rubana I. Veselības izglītības pamati. Rīga, 1997.

6.

Švinks U. Vispārattīstošie vingrojumi sporta stundā. Rīga, 1997.

7.

Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku. Jumava, 2005.

8.

Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008.

9.

Debra Deilija. Vingrojumi veselības uzlabošanai. SIA Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2014.

10.

Austin Current. Science of Strenght training. Great Britain in 2021.

Additional Reading

1.

Mazzālīte V. Mākslas vingrošana Latvijā laika posmā no 1947.-2001. SIA Apgāds Mantojums, 2007.

2.

Migrēna

3.

Aerobic exercise as a therapy option for migraine: a pilot study

4.

Migraine and Sport in a Physically Active Population of Students: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

5.

Exercise in migraine therapy--is there any evidence for efficacy? A critical review

6.

10 Gentle Yoga Poses for Migraine Relief

7.

Migrēna. Medikamentozā un nemedikamentozā pārvaldība

8.

Tricepss – LIELU ROKU noslēpums

9.

Physiotherapy exercises

10.

Pārbaudi savu kāju spēku ar šo vienkāršo vingrinājumu!

11.

Dziļā jeb diafragmālā elpošana