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Health Gymnastics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:20:58
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_223LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Midwifery; Dentistry; Rehabilitation; Health Management; Public Health; Nursing Science; Social Welfare and Social Work; Pharmacy; Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Maruta Hoferte
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes28
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
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.
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.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Lectures1.00sports base
2Classes0.50gym
3Classes0.50gym
4Classes1.00gym
5Classes1.00gym
6Classes0.50gym
7Classes0.50gym
8Classes1.00gym
9Classes1.00gym
10Classes1.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Assessment Criteria:
Final assessment for the free elective study course C - The course is implemented in the spring semester. At the end of the course, the exam, which consists of active participation in practical classes 70%, must prepare reports (power points) physical exercises and physical activities for various health problems 30%. The final mark consists of an Exam with 10 points (7 visits, 3 points to prepare and present physical activities for various health problems.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of mastering the study course students will know and be able to: • to gain insight into how physical exercise, properly performed as an adjunct, will improve health in various health problems; • name the exercises used to strengthen health and prevent diseases; • to define the concepts of health, healthy lifestyle, sports, health sports; • to describe training load, fatigue symptoms after different loads, causes and exacerbation of overload; • to formulate the causes of obesity and the negative impact on the human body; • to describe the application of physical exercise in the prevention of various diseases; • to understand the importance of methodical exercises in performing a proper exercise; • name and describe different types of fitness-promoting fitness; • to formulate the impact of different types of exercise on human health; • to describe the importance of using stretching exercises in lessons; • list and classify types of health exercises; • define concepts - Pilates, Yoga, Body Art, Fitball, Nordic walking, etc .; • name the main factors on which human health depends; • to describe the training load in each of the offered types of gymnastics; • to explain the use of certain types of exercise in health prevention; • select appropriate types of gymnastics for each client; • to explain the peculiarities of the types of physical activities for seniors; • to interpret the basic principles of health-promoting exercise.
Skills:After completing this study course, students: • will be able to use strength, balance, muscle stretching, aerobic exercises to strengthen health and prevent disease; • will be able to briefly describe the different types of exercises; • will be able to compile exercises correctly and apply them to certain health problems; • will be able to compile a simple health exercise program and recommend it to people of different ages and genders; • will be able to use large exercise balls, balance surfaces, small exercise balls, sticks, dumbbells, exercise cords; • will learn to control their muscle work, dose the load; • will be able to select and recommend exercises suitable for each client (patient); • will create an understanding of load dosing for various health problems.
Competencies: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.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Auziņa I. Lielā Fitnesa grāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2000.
2Brēmanis E. Sporta fizioloģija. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1991.
3Jaružnijs N., Švinks U. Ritmiskā vingrošana. Rīga, Avots, 1990.
4Konrads A. Spēka attīstīšana. Rīga, LSPA, 2000.
5Rubana I. Veselības izglītības pamati. Rīga, 1997.
6Švinks U. Vispārattīstošie vingrojumi sporta stundā. Rīga, 1997.
7Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku. Jumava, 2005.
8Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008.
9Debra Deilija. Vingrojumi veselības uzlabošanai. SIA Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2014.
10Austin Current. Science of Strenght training. Great Britain in 2021.
Additional Reading
1Mazzālīte V. Mākslas vingrošana Latvijā laika posmā no 1947.-2001. SIA Apgāds Mantojums, 2007.
2Migrēna
3Aerobic exercise as a therapy option for migraine: a pilot study
4Migraine and Sport in a Physically Active Population of Students: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study
5Exercise in migraine therapy--is there any evidence for efficacy? A critical review
610 Gentle Yoga Poses for Migraine Relief
7Migrēna. Medikamentozā un nemedikamentozā pārvaldība
8Tricepss – LIELU ROKU noslēpums
9Physiotherapy exercises
10Pārbaudi savu kāju spēku ar šo vienkāršo vingrinājumu!
11Dziļā jeb diafragmālā elpošana