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Strength Training

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:25.11.2022 14:18:23
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_260LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Theory and History of SportsTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Uģis Ciematnieks
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
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)Lecture Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)22Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes66
Total Contact Hours66
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)Lecture Length (academic hours)Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)17Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes51
Total Contact Hours51
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology of sports, biochemistry, basics of health sports, sports theory.
Objective:
To acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities of fitness trainers about strength trainers, various strength exercises, their application in increasing the strength and muscle mass of clients, and strengthening health.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Structure of the introductory preparatory part in fitness. Warm-up variants with free weights according to customers' individual parameters. Basic fitness exercises, safety equipment.Classes2.00gym
2Special, isolated exercises for different muscle groups, their sequence in a workout or a long-term workout plan.Classes2.00gym
3Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.Classes2.00gym
4Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).Classes2.00gym
5Different types of strength development repetition method, maximal effort method. Workout for maximum strength, planning.Classes2.00gym
6Specifics of application of muscle development exercisesClasses2.00gym
7Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.Classes5.00gym
8TRX suspension for fitness training.Classes2.00gym
9Speed ​​training with various exercises, teaching speed exercises and incorporating them into a training plan.Classes1.00gym
10Exercises with personal bodyweight, evaluation.Classes2.00gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Structure of the introductory preparatory part in fitness. Warm-up variants with free weights according to customers' individual parameters. Basic fitness exercises, safety equipment.Classes1.00gym
2Special, isolated exercises for different muscle groups, their sequence in a workout or a long-term workout plan.Classes1.00gym
3Separate and joint training of different muscle groups, division of muscle groups by training days, creating an exercise plan.Classes1.00gym
4Training plan preparation conditions for achieving different goals in weekly and multi-month plans (strength, shape, muscle mass training), individual training with client (model).Classes1.00gym
5Different types of strength development repetition method, maximal effort method. Workout for maximum strength, planning.Classes1.00gym
6Specifics of application of muscle development exercisesClasses2.00gym
7Training of strength training equipment and exercises in fitness club, modeling of work with clients.Classes5.00gym
8TRX suspension for fitness training.Classes2.00gym
9Speed ​​training with various exercises, teaching speed exercises and incorporating them into a training plan.Classes1.00gym
10Exercises with personal bodyweight, evaluation.Classes2.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independently learns different course topics according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer. Develops and implements an individual workout program to enhance your physical fitness. Develops a strength training program appropriate to the age, gender, physical fitness and client goals of the client.
Assessment Criteria:
Students' participation in practical classes (20%), ability to name trainers and exercises terminologically correctly, adjust trainers of different companies according to client's height, to show exercises, to tell about exercise technique and specifics, to name working muscle groups (20%), ability to show at least 3 exercises for any muscle group and tell about the specifics of performing these exercises (20%), ability to make a strength training program appropriate for the client's age, sex, physical fitness and client's goals (20%), physical fitness evaluation (20%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knowledge and understanding of various types of strength training, exercises with free weights and dumbbells, exercises using one's own weight and the application of various exercises to increase strength and muscle mass, strengthen the musculoskeletal system, improve health, prevent injuries and various diseases.
Skills:Will be able to use any strength training equipment, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, demonstrate the correct exercise technique with trainers, free weights and dumbbells to strengthen the health and achieve the client's desired goals.
Competencies:Able to develop workout programs to increase strength and muscle mass, improve body composition, and conduct classes using a variety of workouts and exercises with your own body weight, free weights and dumbbells.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Rīgā, Zvaigzne ABC, 2007, 144 lpp. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
2Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams.
Additional Reading
1Baecle T., Earle R. Fitness Weight Training. Human Kinetics, 2014, 232 pp