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Sport for Health I

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:25.01.2024 10:27:18
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_297LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:4.67ECTS:7.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Medical Services; Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Indra Vīnberga
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)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours22
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours22
Full-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)0Class Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Classes0
Total Contact Hours16
Part-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy and Physiology.
Objective:
To promote the development of practical skills and abilities in the performance of physical exercises and movements, the ability to prepare exercise combinations/complexes, to apply exercises to achieve a specific lesson objective in a health sport lesson, and to practically lead and present them. To learn the theory and practice of the role and application of exercise in health promotion, disease prevention and performance improvement. To apply the acquired professional competences in a practical environment.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Sport, physical activity and health. Latest guidelines, scientific information and trends.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of Human Physical Activity and the Development of Health Sports in the 21st Century. Development of Health Sports in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Volume and intensity of optimal aerobic exercise during health sports. Importance of high intensity interval training and it`s application in health sport.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. Strength training methodology basics. General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body. General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes. Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of Physical Activity for Seniors.Lectures1.00auditorium
7The role of physical activity in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Effect of exercise on blood lipid and lipoprotein composition. Recommended load for normalizing lipid exchange.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of exercise and exercise to prevent obesity.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Exercise terminology, exercise notation. Basic principles of exercise complex design. Warm-up part of the exercise complex, sequence of exercises. Standing exercises. Exercise performance on the count, learning and understanding of precise movement.Classes2.00gym
10Posture correction exercises while working in front of a mirror. Breathing exercises.Classes1.00gym
11Stretching exercises. Proper breathing while performing stretching exercises.Classes1.00gym
12Exercises for lying on the back, execution of exercises, exercise variations. Exercises lying on stomach, kneeling, execution of exercises, exercise variations. Breathing during exercise.Classes2.00gym
13Lateral lying exercises, exercise execution, exercise variations. Supine exercises from different starting positions. Exercise variations, breathing during the exercises.Classes2.00gym
14Exercises for the abdominal muscles from different starting positions. Exercises for the back muscles from different starting positions.Classes2.00sports base
15Exercises for leg, hip musculature from different starting positions .Exercises for arm, shoulder, chest musculature from different starting positions.Classes1.00sports base
16Exercise application methodologies in an exercise complex with exercise equipment. Warm-up, warm-down, exercise suitability, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical performance, exercise dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00gym
17Exercises with small exercise balls. Exercises with large exercise balls.Classes2.00gym
18Exercises with a gymnastics stick. Exercises with a weight bar.Classes2.00gym
19Exercises using balance bases.Classes1.00gym
20Exercises with dumbbellsClasses1.00gym
21Exercises using elastic gymnastics rubbers.Classes1.00gym
22Exercise with exercise roller.Classes1.00gym
23Cardiotrenaers and their use in health sports, load dosing. Power exercises using hydraulic training devices., free weights. Load dosingClasses1.00gym
24Interval training and its application in health sport.Classes1.00gym
25Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using small exercise balls. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
26Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using dumbbells. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, appropriateness of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
27Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, diversifying exercise methodologies using exercise bands. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
28Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the methods of applying exercises using weighted bars. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
29Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, varying the methodologies of exercise using exercise sticks. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
30Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, varying the methodologies of exercise using the exercise reel. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
31Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using large exercise balls. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
32Developing practical skills in the design and management of an exercise complex, varying exercise methodologies using balance bases. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, appropriateness of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The role of healthy lifestyle and exercise in maintaining and strengthening health. Sport, physical activity and health. Latest guidelines, scientific information and trends.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A brief historical overview and development of health sports. Characteristics of Human Physical Activity and the Development of Health Sports in the 21st Century. Development of Health Sports in Latvia.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Exercises used in health sports, their general characteristics and application. Aerobic exercises, their general characteristics. Specificity of different aerobic exercises.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Volume and intensity of optimal aerobic exercise during health sports. Importance of high intensity interval training and it`s application in health sport.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Strength exercises, their application and impact on the human body. Strength training methodology basics. General development exercises, their application and impact on the human body. General characteristics, main advantages and disadvantages of group activities.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Basic principles of health promoting training, their application in health sports classes. Specificity of physical activities of children, adolescents and young people. Peculiarities of Physical Activity for Seniors.Lectures1.00auditorium
7The role of physical activity in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Effect of exercise on blood lipid and lipoprotein composition. Recommended load for normalizing lipid exchange.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Causes and adverse effects of obesity on the human body, importance of exercise and exercise to prevent obesity.Lectures1.00auditorium
9Exercise terminology, exercise notation. Basic principles of exercise complex design. Warm-up part of the exercise complex, sequence of exercises. Standing exercises. Exercise performance on the count, learning and understanding of precise movement.Classes1.00gym
10Posture correction exercises while working in front of a mirror. Breathing exercises.Classes1.00gym
12Exercises for lying on the back, execution of exercises, exercise variations. Exercises lying on stomach, kneeling, execution of exercises, exercise variations. Breathing during exercise.Classes1.00gym
13Lateral lying exercises, exercise execution, exercise variations. Supine exercises from different starting positions. Exercise variations, breathing during the exercises.Classes1.00gym
14Exercises for the abdominal muscles from different starting positions. Exercises for the back muscles from different starting positions.Classes1.00sports base
15Exercises for leg, hip musculature from different starting positions .Exercises for arm, shoulder, chest musculature from different starting positions.Classes1.00sports base
17Exercises with small exercise balls. Exercises with large exercise balls.Classes1.00gym
18Exercises with a gymnastics stick. Exercises with a weight bar.Classes1.00gym
19Exercises using balance bases.Classes1.00gym
20Exercises with dumbbellsClasses1.00gym
21Exercises using elastic gymnastics rubbers.Classes1.00gym
22Exercise with exercise roller.Classes1.00gym
25Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using small exercise balls. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
26Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using dumbbells. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, appropriateness of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
27Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, diversifying exercise methodologies using exercise bands. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
28Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the methods of applying exercises using weighted bars. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
29Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, varying the methodologies of exercise using exercise sticks. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
30Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex, varying the methodologies of exercise using the exercise reel. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
31Developing practical skills in developing and managing an exercise complex by varying the exercise methodologies using large exercise balls. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, suitability of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
32Developing practical skills in the design and management of an exercise complex, varying exercise methodologies using balance bases. Objectives to be achieved in the application of exercises, warm-up, warm-down, appropriateness of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, technical execution of exercises, load dosage, controlled breathing.Classes1.00sports base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1st year of study Acquire knowledge and practical skills and abilities in the use of exercises for warming up and strengthening muscles. In semester 1, the student designs and prepares a set of exercises, describes, according to the terminology of gymnastics, sequences the exercises in the set, dosage, instructions on the technical execution of the exercises, breathing. In the E-study, a model is prepared for the student to follow and develop his/her own complex. In semester 2, prepare exercises for muscle groups using exercise equipment. Describes appropriate exercise terminology (+ illustrate), notes cues that affect the technical execution of the exercise, dosage, breathing,apply variations. 2nd and 5th year of study - Acquires knowledge and practical skills in the development and management of an exercise complex. Apply exercise methodologies, exercise equipment to ensure an effective class and achieve its purpose for a specific target audience. Warm-up, warm-down, appropriateness of exercises, variations, exercises for different muscle groups, use of gymnastic equipment, technical performance of exercises, exercise dosage, controlled breathing. Develop a programme of physical activity recommendations for one month, for a specific person, using aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises, indicating age, sex, height, weight, BMI, physical activity, fitness, health status. List the main goals in order of importance that the person wants to achieve through exercise. A matrix prepared in the e-study which helps the student to prepare and design the programme. Independently learn various course topics according to the literature sources indicated by the lecturer, in order to prepare for the theory test and develop a physical activity recommendation program. 1. Physical activity recommendations for Latvian residents 2. Recommendations for the promotion of physical activities for Latvian residents (2019) 3. Sports policy guidelines for 2021-2027 (you only need to know the purpose and directions of the sports policy, page 11) 4. Energy supply during muscle work, threshold of anaerobic exchange. (pages 181-184) 5. Structure of sports training. (2.gr. p. 80) 6. Training load, symptoms of fatigue after different loads (pages 81-84) 7. Overload stages, reasons causing and aggravating overload (pages 84-85) 8. Health conditions in which sports are prohibited (pages 193-195) 9. Peculiarities of physical activities for seniors (pages 195-198) 10. Development of children's movement skills and selection of sports activities appropriate to the child's level of development (pp. 58-59). The impact of loads of different intensity and volume on the child's growth (60 pages). 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.
Assessment Criteria:
1st year of study - semester record. Assessment - active participation of the student in classes, timely submission of independent works. Student's ability to demonstrate correct and qualitative execution of movements, observing the methodology and sequence when performing exercises. Performs strength exercises to strengthen the muscles, uses various gymnastic equipment. From different starting positions, give instructions on the technical execution of exercises. 2nd, 5th year of study - final assessment exam. The assessment consists of a cumulative examination. Electronic test (30%), during the session. Develop a programme of physical activity recommendations for one month, for a specific person ( 30%), to be submitted on the last day of the semester. Active participation in the practical session, develops and presents an exercise complex using exercise equipment that creatively enables the physiotherapist to carry out his/her work with the client (40%). Detailed evaluation criteria are available in the e-studies.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students: list and classify the types of activities used in health sport; define the terms "health, healthy lifestyle, sport, health sport"; identify the main factors that determine a person's health; justifies the importance of physical exercise for health; describes training loads, symptoms of fatigue after different levels of exercise, stages of overload, triggers and aggravators of overload; articulates the causes and negative effects of obesity on the human body, the importance of physical exercise and the use of physical exercise in the prevention of obesity; outlines the use of physical exercise in the prevention of various diseases; describes the specific features of physical activity for children, adolescents and young people; names and describes the specific features of physical activity for senior citizens; explains physical activity for athletes with medical conditions and disabilities and which sports are prohibited; sequences exercises to form exercise complexes; describe the exercises; list the basic principles of exercise regulation in an exercise complex; state the methodological guidelines for the correct performance of an exercise; explain the breathing in an exercise; outline the use of stretching exercises in an exercise complex; demonstrate strength exercises for muscle groups with own body weight and exercise equipment.
Skills:Students: explain the use of aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises for health promotion and disease prevention; select exercises appropriate for each client; explain the role of different exercises in achieving the client's goals; interpret the basic principles of health-promoting training and their application in health sports classes; design a programme of physical activity recommendations for people of different ages, depending on health status, physical fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training; design exercise complexes with and without exercise equipment; leading exercise complexes with the split and flow method; select and apply methodological instructions in the performance of a specific exercise; explain the importance of breathing during exercise; apply different strength exercises with own weight and exercise equipment.
Competencies:Develop physical activity recommendations and exercise plans for clients of different ages, depending on their health status, fitness level and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training. Educates and persuades clients about the necessity and role of physical exercise today. Recommends and applies appropriate exercises in their professional practice environment to improve the physical activity, fitness and health of clients.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Bompa, T. O. 2019. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics.
2Bompa, T. O. 2015. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)
3Benes, S. 2018. Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education : meeting secondary-Level National Standards
4Contreras B. 2014. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics
5Dzenis A. u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
6Ivuškāns A. 2016. Vingrojumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC.
7Līcis R. u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTtc.
8Norris, C. M. 2015. The complete guide to stretching , London
9Williams, L. 2017. Partners Workouts,Dorling Kindersley Limited.
10Woodworth, Sam. 2017. Foam roller exercises / London : Dorling Kindersley Limited
Additional Reading
1Lawrence, D. 2011. The complete guide to circuit training. London ( 288 lpp.)
2Priedīte, I.S. u.c. 2014. Fiziskās aktivitātes receptes izrakstīšana ģimenes ārsta praksē. Rīga, Valsts sporta medicīnas centrs
3Delavjē, F. 2007. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC. (akceptējams izdevums)
4Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
5Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem (VM, PVO 2020).
Other Information Sources
1Ministru kabineta rīkojums Nr.666 2013. gada 8. decembrī „Par sporta politikas pamatnostādnēm 2014. – 2020. gadam”.
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3Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata
4Chastin 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/s40279021014661
5Cho D-H., Lee SJ., Jae SY., Kim WJ., et.al. 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.
6Robert Sallis, et,al. 2021. Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients.
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