Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physical Exercise and Health
Course Code
LSPA_717
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zinta Galeja
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006, zinta.galeja@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To promote learning about physical exercise, its effects on the human body, its role in strengthening health of people of all ages and genders.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquired knowledge in anatomy, physiology, sports physiology, biomechanics, as well as movement skills in gymnastics, basic gymnastic movements
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know the means and methods of implementing a healthy lifestyle, and the role of physical activity in health promotion.
Individual work and tests
Individual work
2.Will understand the importance and application of physical exercises with and without equipment in strengthening health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life, in order to promote health, ensure prevention, therapy, and rehabilitation.
Individual work and tests
Individual work
3.Will understand the effects of physical exercises, with and without equipment, on human health across all age groups, as well as the impact of physical inactivity on human health across all age groups.
Individual work and tests
Individual work
4.Will be familiar with WHO recommendations for physical activity across all age groups and with the latest scientific findings on the importance and application of physical exercise in strengthening individual health.
Individual work and tests
Individual work
Skills
1.Be able to identify and critically evaluate visually observable changes in a person’s health status, for example in the musculoskeletal system, as well as in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Examination
2.Apply the most appropriate and effective physical exercises, means, and methods for strengthening health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life and physical fitness.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Individual work
3.Able to determine training load volume and intensity according to sex, age, physical fitness, and health status, and to design a health-oriented training program based on World Health Organization recommendations and the latest scientific evidence for individuals of different ages with varying levels of physical fitness and health status.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Individual work
Competences
1.Is able to purposefully select appropriate assessment criteria for each individual and formulate clear training goals tailored to individual development needs, using and navigating terminology in both Latvian and English.
Individual work and tests
Examination
2.Independently implements a health-maintaining/promoting training process appropriate to age, sex, and abilities, and purposefully applies various individualized training means and methods to achieve specific training goals.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Assessment
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Selection of the components of a healthy lifestyle plan based on the latest scientific findings and WHO recommendations; acquisition of exercises and conditions for their execution for different age groups and goals. Possibilities for regulating training load volume and intensity, and visual assessment of the effects of the load. |
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Examination
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100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The course includes a cumulative examination consisting of a written test with nine questions. Each question is worth one point, with an additional point available for innovation and the demonstration of additional knowledge within the scope of the question. To receive a cumulative grade, this test must be passed with at least 5 points. The second part of the cumulative examination consists of the development and presentation/delivery of practical assignments. Each assignment is worth up to two points. To receive a grade for this part, each practical assignment must be completed with at least one point. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
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Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
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Parameters characterising load and basic proportioning principles. Breakdown of physical exercises, their local and general effects on the human body
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Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
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Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
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Assessment, analysis and correction of structural elements of the musculoskeletal system (posture, muscle length tests and strength endurance tests)
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Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
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Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
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Preparation of training programmes promoting health gymnastics, for people of different all ages and genders – strength, strength endurance training
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ivuškāns A. Ceļa locītava : traumas un citi bojājumi fizioterapeita skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2018.
2.
Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016.
3.
Peggy A. Houglum. Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries. 4th ed. Champaign, ILHuman Kinetics, 2016.Suitable for English stream
4.
Gūtenbrunners K., Glēzeners Ž.Ž. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana: spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Kendall Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 2024.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku! Ceļvedis veselīgam dzīvesveidam. Rīga: Jumava.
2.
Mauriņa L. Ārstnieciskās vingrošanas pamati. Māc. līdz. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas stud. Rīga, 1999.
3.
Sarah A. Curran. ‘’Posture: types, exercise and health effects’’. Nova Science Pub Inc. 1st ed., 2014.Suitable for English stream