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Theory of Sports, Training Theory and Methodology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:27.01.2021 15:11:04
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_681LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Normunds Vārpa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)9Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures18
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)9Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures18
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours22
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Objective:
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concept of sports theory, division of movement, physical fitnessLectures1.00auditorium
2Technique and tactics in sport. Daily physical activityLectures1.00auditorium
3Phenomena of supercompensation, explanation of adaptation theoryLectures1.00auditorium
4Load and its concept, divisionLectures1.00auditorium
5Methods in sportsLectures1.00auditorium
6Movement acquisition levelsLectures1.00auditorium
7Human physical characteristics, conditions for their development and controlLectures2.00auditorium
8Periodization and planningLectures1.00auditorium
9Application of the intensive and extensive type of the continuous method for the organization of physical activitiesClasses1.00auditorium
10Competency and skill controlClasses1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Concept of sports theory, division of movement, physical fitnessLectures1.00auditorium
2Technique and tactics in sport. Daily physical activityLectures1.00auditorium
3Phenomena of supercompensation, explanation of adaptation theoryLectures1.00auditorium
4Load and its concept, divisionLectures1.00auditorium
5Methods in sportsLectures1.00auditorium
6Movement acquisition levelsLectures1.00auditorium
7Human physical characteristics, conditions for their development and controlLectures2.00auditorium
8Periodization and planningLectures1.00auditorium
9Application of the intensive and extensive type of the continuous method for the organization of physical activitiesClasses1.00auditorium
10Competency and skill controlClasses1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Student performs independent work on the acquisition of skills and abilities, physical presentation, video and presentation for audience presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
During the course one practical task must be completed, it must be presented to the audience and the task is evaluated for its compliance with the given topic, lecture material and quality of the work. Fully eligible task is evaluated in 10 points system. Students write an exam consisting of ten free-form written questions. Each completely correct question is scored with one point. It`s possible to get 10 points in the sum. The total assessment of the study course consists of the average assessment in practical task and exam, students must receive at least 4 points in task and final exam to be evaluated.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:On completion of the study course, the students will acquire basic knowledge in the field of sports and training theory with in-depth understanding of health sports in relation to the individual characteristics of an individual's age, gender, physical and health condition.
Skills:Students should be able to test the level of physical fitness, evaluate the efficiency of the training process and make adequate changes in the training process.
Competencies:On successful course completion students will be able to plan, organize and manage the health-promoting training process, focusing on the regularity of physical activity and the principles of dosing.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1V.Krauksts, Darbspējas, trenētība, sportiskā forma un tās virsotne, Drukātava, 2008
Additional Reading
1V. Krauksts, Izturības bioloģijas un un treeniņu teorijas pamati, Drukātava, 2008
2V.Krauksts, Treniņu teorijas pamati, Drukātava, 2006
3V.Krauksts, Fiziskā sagatavotībā. Kā to iegūt? Drukātava, 2005
4V.Krauksts, Muskuļu trenēšanas bioloģiskie pamati, Drukātava, 2006
5V.Krauksts, Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija, LSPA, 2000