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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 24/25.P.1.00

Description Period: 2024./25 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Sports for Health 2

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SUUK_232
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Indra Vīnberga
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

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

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire knowledge and practical skills for the application of physical exercises in strengthening health and increasing physical working abilities.

Preliminary Knowledge

Physical activities background knowledge recommended, but the knowledge can also be obtained during the study course.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students: outline the importance and application of exercise in health promotion and disease prevention; discuss changes in physical activity and fitness trends in recent years; identify the latest technologies in exercise intensity dosing and recording; list and classify the types of exercise/workouts used in health sport; articulates the causes of obesity and their negative effects on the human body, the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention of obesity; describes the specific characteristics of physical activity for children, adolescents and young people and the characteristics of physical activity for seniors; describes physical activity in balance, aerobic, strength, interval, body weight, circuit and functional training; identifies types of interval training

Skills

1.Students: explain the most appropriate exercises for health promotion and disease prevention; evaluate the role of the latest technologies in dosing exercise intensity to improve performance; explain the effectiveness of different health sports exercises; explain the role of exercise and the use of exercise in obesity prevention; explain the specifics of physical activity for children, young people and seniors; design a simple programme of physical activity recommendations for people of different ages, depending on health, fitness and goals, guided by the basic principles of health sports training; explain the nature of interval training.

Competences

1.Develops a programme of physical activity recommendations for clients of different ages, depending on health status, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training. Appreciate the need for health-promoting activities to improve their own health and fitness and will be competent in convincing the public of the need for and role of physical exercise in modern society.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
-
-
To acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of physical exercise to improve health, participate in health sports, improve physical fitness and performance. To study independently various topics of the course according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer in order to prepare for the theory test during the Session) and to develop a programme of physical activity recommendations (during the semester) 1.Physical activity recommendations for the Latvian population 2.Recommendations for promoting physical activity in the Latvian population (2019) 3.Sport Policy Guidelines 2021-2027 (only need to know the aim and policies of the sport policy page 11) 4.Physical activity characteristics of seniors (pages 195-198) 5.Development of children's motor skills and selection of sports activities appropriate to the child's level of development (pages 58-59) Effects of different intensity and volume of exercise on child growth (page 60) (Theme 1) Physical activity recommendations for the Latvian population https://www.spkc.gov.lv/sites/spkc/files/data_content/fizisko_aktivitu_ieteikumi_latvijas_iedzvotjiem.pdf (Topic 2) Recommendations for promoting physical activity in the Latvian population (2019). http://www.vm.gov.lv/images/userfiles/Tava%20veseliba/Preci... (document in e-studies) (Theme 3) https://www.izm.gov.lv/lv/sporta-politikas-pamatnostadnes-2021-2027gadam (Theme 4) Grasis N. and authors' collective. Trainer's manual. Riga, Jumava, 2015, 375 p. (Theme 5) J.Žīdens and authors' collective. Children and adolescent coach handbook 3. Riga, Lttc, 2008, 215 pp. https://treneruizglitiba.lv/files/dokumenti/2014/2008_LTTC_gramata.pdf Independently perform aerobic, strength, flexibility exercises to take care of their physical performance. Physical performance is optionally tested by a test at the end of the semester. Independently perform a variety of physical activities. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
-
-
The assessment consists of a cumulative examination. Active participation in class (40%), Physical activity recommendations for the month (30%) (during the semester), test on theory (30%) (during the session)

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. The latest research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the role and use of physical activity and exercise in improving health and preventing various diseases. The latest technologies and their application in exercise intensity dosing, recording and evaluation. Aerobic capacity tests and their evaluation.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Changes in physical activity and the latest fitness trends in recent years. Latest research on the use and effectiveness of high intensity interval training, sprint interval training, body weight and functional training, strength interval training and different strength training regimes.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities. Specificity of physical activity for children, adolescents and young people. Specific features of physical activity for seniors.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Causes of obesity and its negative effects on the human body. The role of exercise and the use of exercise in the prevention of obesity. The most effective forms of exercise and their application in reducing overweight and obesity.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2

  1. Body weight exercises .

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Balance classes using balance bases.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Gym
2

  1. Circle training.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. A class using dumbbells to develop strength and endurance.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Pair exercises, exercises with your own body weight and using exercise equipment.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Balance classes using large exercise balls.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Functional exercises using additional equipment.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Interval training in health sports.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Exercises for strength endurance for physical fitness for endurance using resistance bands, weight bars, medicine balls, TRX.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2

  1. Circuit training for strength and cardiovascular endurance.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Study trip
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Benes, S. 2018. Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education : meeting secondary-Level National Standards

2.

SPKC, 2023. Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.

3.

Bompa, T. O. 2019. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics

4.

Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, Madeleine Mcbrearty, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)

5.

Līcis R. u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTtc.

6.

Ivuškāns, A. 2016. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC.

7.

Williams, L. 2017. Partner Workouts: work out with a partner for double the motivation and twice the impact

8.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:

9.

Benes, S. 2018. Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education : meeting secondary-Level National Standards

10.

Bompa, T. O. 2019. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics,

11.

Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, Madeleine Mcbrearty, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)

12.

Williams, L. 2017. Partner Workouts: work out with a partner for double the motivation and twice the impact

Additional Reading

1.

Bompa, Tudor O. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)

2.

Contreras, B. 2014. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy.

3.

Department of Health and Human Service. 2018. Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

4.

Delavjē, F. 2007. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC.

5.

Dzenis, A. u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.

6.

EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016, 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.)

7.

Priedīte, I.S. u.c. 2014. Fiziskās aktivitātes receptes izrakstīšana ģimenes ārsta praksē. Rīga, Valsts sporta medicīnas centrs.

8.

Norris, C. M. 2015. The complete guide to stretching / London

9.

Santana, Juan Carlos. Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)

10.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:

11.

Bompa, Tudor O. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)

12.

Contreras, B. 2014. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy.

13.

Department of Health and Human Service. 2018. Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Other Information Sources

1.

Trenera rokasgrāmata

2.

Camilla J.Williams, et.al. 2019. A Multi-Center Comparison of O2peak Trainability Between Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training. Coombes Frontiers in Physiology, 01 February 2019 vol.10.

3.

Chastin SFM, Abaraogu U, Bourgois JG, et al. 2021. Effects of Regular Physical Activity on the Immune System, Vaccination and Risk of Community-Acquired Infectious Disease in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 51(8):1673-1686. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01466-1

4.

Cho D-H, Lee SJ, Jae SY, Kim WJ, Ha SJ, Gwon JG, Choi J, Kim DW, Kim JY. 2021. Physical Activity and the Risk of COVID-19 Infection and Mortality: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 10(7):1539.

5.

Ekblom-Bak, E., Väisänen, D., Ekblom, B. et al. Cardiorespiratory fitness and lifestyle on severe COVID-19 risk in 279,455 adults: a case control study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 18, 135 (2021).

6.

Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem ( VM, PVO 2020).

7.

Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021. - 2027. gadam.

8.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:

9.

Chastin SFM, Abaraogu U, Bourgois JG, et al. 2021. Effects of Regular Physical Activity on the Immune System, Vaccination and Risk of Community-Acquired Infectious Disease in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 51(8):1673-1686. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01466-1

10.

Ekblom-Bak, E., Väisänen, D., Ekblom, B. et al. Cardiorespiratory fitness and lifestyle on severe COVID-19 risk in 279,455 adults: a case control study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 18, 135 (2021).

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