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Developmental Physiology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:21.08.2024 08:02:18
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LSPA_042 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.33 | ECTS: | 2.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Inese Pontaga | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 7 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 14 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 22 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 1 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 2 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 12 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | The knowledge acquired at LSPA in the 1st year of studies in anatomy, foundations of physiology and biochemistry. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide basic knowledge about morphological and physiological changes in a growing body and when ageing, about sensitive periods of development of physical properties, skills and abilities in determining and evaluating physical development of a person. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Anthropometric methods. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 3 | Physiological characteristics of a newborn. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Physiological characteristics of an infant. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages, physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 6 | Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 8 | Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Physiological changes as the body ages. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. Physiological changes as the body ages. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Physiological changes as the body ages. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Written test on age stages, physical development. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | To prepare for test work (seminars) on topics: 1) growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages; physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant; 2) physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age; 3) physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people; physiological changes while aging. To perform laboratory work in anthropometry: evaluation of physical development. To prepare for a written test on ages, physical development. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Knowledge and competences of students in age-specific physiology are assessed in 3 test works in a 10-point grading system on three blocks of topics: (1) growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages; physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant; 2) physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age; 3) physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people; physiological changes while aging). A test is written on each block of topics. Skills and competences of students are assessed in three laboratory works learning anthropometry methods practically. The laboratory work should be done and get a passing grade. Students’ knowledge and competences are assessed on a quantitative basis – all 3 electronic test works in the course must be successfully completed receiving a passing assessment (not less than 4 if 50% of questions are answered). Failing grades (below 4) must be improved. The final assessment on a 10-point scale is provided based on the obtained sum of points. Assessment of learning outcomes: 1. Growth and development regularities, morphological changes in the body at different ages, physiological characteristics of a newborn and infant. 2. Laboratory work: anthropometric methods. 3. Physiological characteristics of children of early, first and second childhood age. 4. Physiological characteristics of adolescents and young people. Physiological changes as the body ages. 5. Extramural students do not have test works (seminars), but at the end of the study course they should pass a written test on human age periods and physical development topics. The total assessment is summative. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | 1. Will be well versed in the periodisation of ages. 2. Will be able to name and recognise anatomical and physiological characteristics of growing children at certain ages. 3. Will know changes in the structure and functions as a person ages. 4. Will know the role and significance of physical exercise in promoting physical development, developing and maintaining the ability to work. | ||||||||
| Skills: | The student will be able to measure and evaluate person’s anthropometric parameters. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | To assess children’s and adult’s physical development, estimate their biological age and the degree of sexual development of adolescents. To choose the best physical activity load and training methods for each age of students; to choose appropriate exercises for elderly people. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pontaga I. Vecumposmu fizioloģija. 1.daļa .Māc. līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 2012. 87 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Pontaga I. Vecumposmu fizioloģija. 2.daļa. Māc.līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 2012. 36 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | Rowland T.W. Children’s Exercise Physiology. Human Kinetics, 2004, printed in USA, 298 p. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 4 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 5 | Rowland T.W. Children’s Exercise Physiology. Human Kinetics, 2004, printed in USA, 298 p. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Malina R.M., Bouchard C., Bar-Or O. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics, 2004, 728 p. | ||||||||
| 2 | Taylor A., Johnson M. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 2021, P. 304. | ||||||||
| 3 | Pontaga I., Ūdre V. Bērnu un pusaudžu fizisko spēju attīstīšanas bioloģiskais pamatojums. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. (Galv. redaktors J.Žīdens). Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 2008. 54. – 69. lpp. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 5 | Malina R.M., Bouchard C., Bar-Or O. Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity. Human Kinetics, 2004, 728 p. | ||||||||
| 6 | Taylor A., Johnson M. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, 2021, P. 304. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Malina R.M., Baxter-Jones A.D.G., Armstrong N., et all. Role of Intensive Training in the Growth and Maturation of Artistic Gymnasts (Review article). Sports Medicine, 2013, Vol. 43, P.783–802. | ||||||||
| 2 | Tanner J.M., Preece M.A. (Eds.). The Physiology of Human Growth. Cambridge University Press, 2008, 232 p. | ||||||||
