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Basics of Training Theory (Children and Youth)

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:30.10.2024 08:37:54
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_050LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Uģis Ciematnieks
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)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes14
Total Contact Hours22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)0Class Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours8
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours6
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge of anatomy, fundamentals of biochemistry, fundamentals of physiology, theory of sport, sports physiology, age-specific physiology, sports biochemistry, pedagogical improvement in personal athletic discipline. Successful completion of the sports theory study course.
Objective:
To create an idea about the application of the basics of training theory in sports training, to gain knowledge about the possibilities of using training theory in children and adolescents of different ages, genders and physical fitness and their complex role in the process of sports training.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Physical development and physical fitness of childrenClasses2.00other
2Age-specific peculiarities, impact of reflexes on physical development, amount and justification of physical activityLectures2.00auditorium
3Supercompensation effect and its use in planningLectures1.00auditorium
4Cyclicity and periodisation, its use in planningLectures1.00auditorium
5Physical activity under different environmental conditionsClasses1.00other
6Non-traditional physical activity opportunities in the personal athletic disciplineClasses1.00other
7Selection criteria in the personal athletic disciplineClasses1.00other
8Game, relay or obstacle course at all agesClasses1.00other
9Planning in an athletic disciplineClasses1.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Physical development and physical fitness of childrenLectures1.00auditorium
2Age-specific peculiarities, impact of reflexes on physical development, amount and justification of physical activityLectures1.00auditorium
3Supercompensation effect and its use in planningLectures1.00auditorium
4Cyclicity and periodisation, its use in planningLectures1.00auditorium
5Physical activity under different environmental conditionsClasses0.50other
6Non-traditional physical activity opportunities in the personal athletic disciplineClasses0.50other
7Selection criteria in the personal athletic disciplineClasses0.50other
8Game, relay or obstacle course at all agesClasses0.50other
9Planning in an athletic disciplineClasses1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students deepen their knowledge in the topics learned during the lecture by performing four independent works and drawing up a plan in their personal athletic discipline. Independent works should be presented during seminar classes, the annual plan should be presented individually. The final assessment is the average of both works.
Assessment Criteria:
The total grade is summative from homework and annual plan. Homeworks in point scale and compilation of an annual plan according to the chosen goal and type of sport.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knows the principle of supercompensation. Knows age-specific peculiarities of physical preparation of children.
Skills:Knows how to define selection criteria in the personal athletic discipline.
Competencies:Develops and uses exercises under different environmental conditions. Creates obstacle courses, games, relays for children and young people of different ages. Draws up an athlete’s annual plan guided by cyclicity and periodisation in the personal athletic discipline.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1V.Krauksts. Treniņu teorijas pamati (bērni un pusaudži). 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Fernāte, Andra. Sporta treniņu teorijas pamati. 1.d. (102 lpp.), 2.d. (88 lpp.). LSPA, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
3William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Deschenes, Michael R. Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
4Ārzemju studentiem/For international students:
5William J. Kraemer, Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Deschenes, Michael R. Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application. 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1P.Apinis. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati. Rīga, 1998.
2L.Aberberga – Augškalne. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2008.
3 Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky, William J. Kraemer. Science and Practice of Strength Training. 2nd Edition. May 2, 2006