Gymnastics, Aerobics Basics and Didactics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:9.00

Study Course Accepted:30.10.2024 15:40:21

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LSPA_002		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		3.33		ECTS:		5.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Inese Ļubinska
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)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		28	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		56
Total Contact Hours								60
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		26	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		52
Total Contact Hours								56
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								20
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General secondary education.
Objective:
To enable students to acquaint themselves and learn gymnastics terminology, gymnastic equipment (drill exercises, callisthenics routine with and without accessories, applied exercises, balance exercises, obstacle course, posture exercises, etc.) and didactic techniques within the scope of the standard general secondary education subject “Sports”.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the gymnastics course. Theoretical aspects of movement foundations: posture, motion planes and directions, aesthetics, effectiveness and rationality of movements. Terminology of positions and movements. Posture, arm, leg positions and intermediate positions.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
2	Posture, arm, leg positions and intermediate positions. Theoretical express control (posture and arm positions). Terminology: arm, leg positions, intermediate positions. Teaching a coordination exercise.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
3	Test work 1 – posture, leg and arm positions. Terminology: sitting, lying positions, supports. Coordination exercise.			Classes		3.00	other
4	Types of gait. Teaching a coordination exercise. Teaching a group exercise in a line.			Classes		3.00	other
5	Test work 2 – sitting, lying positions, supports, lunges. Teaching a group exercise in a line.			Classes		3.00	other
6	Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice. Test – group exercise in a line. Group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
7	Test – coordination exercise and group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
8	Posture forming exercises			Classes		1.00	other
9	Test – group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
10	Passing of academic failures.			Classes		1.00	other
11	Drill exercise: basic concepts. Lining up in 1 singe line and column; commands: “Forward march!”, “Stand fast! Group stand still!”,” “First stand fast!”. Gym boundaries and points. Flank turn. Dressing at double arms intervals. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 1. Create an idea of applied exercise – p. 8.2*			Classes		1.00	other
12	Re-forming from 1 line into two and from single columns to double columns. Types of marching and running diagonally alone and in pairs. Flank turn with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 2. Basic conditions: for arms, legs, body. Climbing wall bars – p. 8.2*			Classes		2.00	other
13	Numbering in twos in motion. Sidestep, gallop, polka and alternating steps around the gym. Switching from marching to running and vice versa. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 3. Intermediate position: arms, legs. Study placement in callisthenics routine. Climbing a vertical rope: arm and leg actions. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Climbing a horizontal and inclined surface // – p. 8.1.2.*			Classes		2.00	other
14	Task type exercises in a line. Re-forming from a single line to lines in threes. Execute commands “Stand fast, forward march! Go ahead!”. Counter move, Indian file (run). Supports, sitting, lying positions. Callisthenics routine without accessories – hops. Study placement in callisthenics routine. Crawling, climbing through, crawling across, climbing a rope.// - p. 8.3., p. 8.1.6.			Classes		2.00	other
15	Study placement – drill exercise. Rhythmics task. Different types of moving around and on fitness benches – in a single column. Re-forming when marching in groups right or left shoulder forward. Callisthenics routine on and near fitness benches. Strength building exercises with fitness benches. Climbing a vertical rope: repeating materials from previous classes.			Classes		2.00	other
16	Study placement – drill exercise. Different types of movement with a rope diagonally, in pairs, in threes. Re-forming zigzag from a line. Callisthenics routine with a rope. Combination with a short jump rope. Using a long rope in a sports class at school. Climbing a vertical rope: climbing in three ways, tying methods. Combination with a rope – test.			Classes		1.00	other
17	Study placement – drill exercise. Zigzag marching and running. When moving in one direction, a combination of hopping and gallop steps with right and left shoulder forward. Forming a circle. Callisthenics routine in a circle. Balance exercises – on the floor, on a bench, on a reduced support area with and without accessories. Climbing a vertical rope and tying methods – preparing for a test.			Classes		1.00	other
18	Climbing a vertical rope: test. Callisthenics routine recording – students independently describe exercises, draw them schematically.			Lectures		1.00	other
				Classes		1.00	other
19	Task type exercise in a column. Figure marching, marching and running forming geometric figures and letters. Flank turn in a column in fours indicating the distance, circular dressing. Callisthenics routine in pairs. Exercises in pairs for developing various physical abilities. Balance exercises on the floor, fitting bench and beam – low and standard.			Lectures		1.00	other
				Classes		1.00	other
20	Study placement * Changing the length of a step, marching rate and marching nature. Combination of different hops; combination of hops with running. Re-forming when marching in groups shoulder forward. Callisthenics routine in lines and columns. Posture training exercises – individually and in pairs – p. 8.1.3.* Hanging and supports.			Classes		2.00	other
21	Counter move and Indian file. Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Combination of polka and other dance steps with arms connected crosswise. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with rubber balls. Callisthenics routine with weighted balls Group work – students create and lead exercises with different balls. Protection and help in doing exercises. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		2.00	other
22	Study placement * Types of marching with different arm positions. Re-forming while running from a single column to a column of 4s with division and doubling with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with a stick. Posture exercises// p – 8.1.4.** Balance exercises (group work). // p. – 8.1.7.*			Classes		2.00	other
23	Study placement* Counter move and Indian file. Combination of forward hops with running. Re-forming zigzag from a line. Callisthenics routine with dumbbells (with one dumbbell). Exercises at wall bars for developing physical skills// p – 8.1.1.**			Classes		2.00	other
24	Study placement * Test work 3 – * Circular movements and circles. Group work – transformation of exercises for students of different ages. Obstacle course design and leading methodology – p. 8.2 * Repeat the specifics of different callisthenics routines.			Classes		2.00	other
25	Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Polka steps in pairs with arms connected crosswise. Leading an obstacle course. Students create different obstacle courses according to the task and lead them.			Classes		2.00	other
26	Counter running and running in Indian file. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with non-standard tools. Protection and help in doing exercises. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		2.00	other
27	Counter move and Indian file. Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Combination of polka and other dance steps with arms connected crosswise. Callisthenics routine – series and flow. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Group work – students create and lead exercises with different balls.			Classes		2.00	other
28	Group work – students create and lead. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		2.00	other
29	Test class – students lead drill exercises and callisthenics routines. Using a long rope in a sports class.			Classes		2.00	other
30	Test class – students lead drill exercises and callisthenics routines.			Classes		3.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to the gymnastics course. Theoretical aspects of movement foundations: posture, motion planes and directions, aesthetics, effectiveness and rationality of movements. Terminology of positions and movements. Posture, arm, leg positions and intermediate positions.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Posture, arm, leg positions and intermediate positions. Theoretical express control (posture and arm positions). Terminology: arm, leg positions, intermediate positions. Teaching a coordination exercise.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Test work 1 – posture, leg and arm positions. Terminology: sitting, lying positions, supports. Coordination exercise.			Classes		1.00	other
5	Test work 2 – sitting, lying positions, supports, lunges. Teaching a group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
6	Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice. Test – group exercise in a line. Group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
7	Test – coordination exercise and group exercise in a line.			Classes		1.00	other
11	Drill exercise: basic concepts. Lining up in 1 singe line and column; commands: “Forward march!”, “Stand fast! Group stand still!”,” “First stand fast!”. Gym boundaries and points. Flank turn. Dressing at double arms intervals. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 1. Create an idea of applied exercise – p. 8.2*			Classes		1.00	other
12	Re-forming from 1 line into two and from single columns to double columns. Types of marching and running diagonally alone and in pairs. Flank turn with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 2. Basic conditions: for arms, legs, body. Climbing wall bars – p. 8.2*			Classes		1.00	other
13	Numbering in twos in motion. Sidestep, gallop, polka and alternating steps around the gym. Switching from marching to running and vice versa. Callisthenics routine without accessories – series 3. Intermediate position: arms, legs. Study placement in callisthenics routine. Climbing a vertical rope: arm and leg actions. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Climbing a horizontal and inclined surface // – p. 8.1.2.*			Classes		1.00	other
14	Task type exercises in a line. Re-forming from a single line to lines in threes. Execute commands “Stand fast, forward march! Go ahead!”. Counter move, Indian file (run). Supports, sitting, lying positions. Callisthenics routine without accessories – hops. Study placement in callisthenics routine. Crawling, climbing through, crawling across, climbing a rope.// - p. 8.3., p. 8.1.6.			Classes		1.00	other
15	Study placement – drill exercise. Rhythmics task. Different types of moving around and on fitness benches – in a single column. Re-forming when marching in groups right or left shoulder forward. Callisthenics routine on and near fitness benches. Strength building exercises with fitness benches. Climbing a vertical rope: repeating materials from previous classes.			Classes		0.50	other
16	Study placement – drill exercise. Different types of movement with a rope diagonally, in pairs, in threes. Re-forming zigzag from a line. Callisthenics routine with a rope. Combination with a short jump rope. Using a long rope in a sports class at school. Climbing a vertical rope: climbing in three ways, tying methods. Combination with a rope – test.			Lectures		0.50	other
17	Study placement – drill exercise. Zigzag marching and running. When moving in one direction, a combination of hopping and gallop steps with right and left shoulder forward. Forming a circle. Callisthenics routine in a circle. Balance exercises – on the floor, on a bench, on a reduced support area with and without accessories. Climbing a vertical rope and tying methods – preparing for a test.			Classes		0.50	other
18	Climbing a vertical rope: test. Callisthenics routine recording – students independently describe exercises, draw them schematically.			Lectures		0.50	other
19	Task type exercise in a column. Figure marching, marching and running forming geometric figures and letters. Flank turn in a column in fours indicating the distance, circular dressing. Callisthenics routine in pairs. Exercises in pairs for developing various physical abilities. Balance exercises on the floor, fitting bench and beam – low and standard.			Lectures		0.50	other
20	Study placement * Changing the length of a step, marching rate and marching nature. Combination of different hops; combination of hops with running. Re-forming when marching in groups shoulder forward. Callisthenics routine in lines and columns. Posture training exercises – individually and in pairs – p. 8.1.3.* Hanging and supports.			Classes		0.50
21	Counter move and Indian file. Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Combination of polka and other dance steps with arms connected crosswise. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with rubber balls. Callisthenics routine with weighted balls Group work – students create and lead exercises with different balls. Protection and help in doing exercises. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		0.50	other
22	Study placement * Types of marching with different arm positions. Re-forming while running from a single column to a column of 4s with division and doubling with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with a stick. Posture exercises// p – 8.1.4.** Balance exercises (group work). // p. – 8.1.7.*			Classes		0.50	other
23	Study placement* Counter move and Indian file. Combination of forward hops with running. Re-forming zigzag from a line. Callisthenics routine with dumbbells (with one dumbbell). Exercises at wall bars for developing physical skills// p – 8.1.1.**			Classes		0.50	other
24	Study placement * Test work 3 – * Circular movements and circles. Group work – transformation of exercises for students of different ages. Obstacle course design and leading methodology – p. 8.2 * Repeat the specifics of different callisthenics routines.			Lectures		0.50	other
25	Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Polka steps in pairs with arms connected crosswise. Leading an obstacle course. Students create different obstacle courses according to the task and lead them.			Classes		0.50	other
26	Counter running and running in Indian file. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Callisthenics routine with non-standard tools. Protection and help in doing exercises. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		0.50	other
27	Counter move and Indian file. Re-forming in motion from a single column to a double column. Combination of polka and other dance steps with arms connected crosswise. Callisthenics routine – series and flow. Flank turn in motion from a single column to a column of 4s and 3s with simultaneous dressing. Group work – students create and lead exercises with different balls.			Classes		0.50	other
28	Group work – students create and lead. Basic exercises for individual muscle groups.			Classes		0.50	other
29	Test class – students lead drill exercises and callisthenics routines. Using a long rope in a sports class.			Classes		1.00	other
30	Test class – students lead drill exercises and callisthenics routines.			Classes		2.00	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To independently carry out an in-depth evaluation of gymnastic equipment, applying knowledge and skills acquired during classes and in available literature – when preparing for two test works, subject – “Terminology”; when writing a callisthenics routine complex; when preparing for the study placement – leading drill exercises and callisthenics routines, and preparing for the study course examination types. Combining and connecting different exercises in different environments and with different tools individually and in pairs.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment of learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge (52%); 2. Skills (42%); 3. Attitude (3%); 4. Development dynamics (3%). 5. The total assessment is summative.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Will know: 1. History and development of gymnastics in Latvia and worldwide. 2. Methodology for teaching gymnastics (drills, callisthenics routine, applied exercises for all levels of education, posture exercises) (teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports classes). 3. Formative, summative assessment and self-assessment in learning gymnastic exercises.
Skills:		4. To understand, prepare and demonstrate callisthenics routine with and without accessories. 5. Knows and is able to assess the situation, explains the importance of posture exercises in terms of health. 6. To demonstrate and teach appropriate forms of posture, jumping, crawling and climbing, rolling. 7. To demonstrate and use skills to effectively combine learning principles, methods and means by organising the learning process at all levels of education.
Competencies:		8. Uses fact-based, theoretical knowledge and knowledge of patterns in an integrated way, purposefully and critically selects and uses different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the study process for the needs of students and according to the learning outcomes. 9. Able to creatively organise a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies, choose study aids in learning gymnastic exercises by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 10. Able to justify the role of feedback, formative and summative assessment in achieving the objective and outcome of studies. 11. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Vingrošana skolā: mācību grāmata Latvijas Valsts fiziskās kultūras institūta studentiem. Mācību grāmata U.Švinksa red. (LVFKI Vingrošanas katedras autoru kolektīvs). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1988. (metodiskajiem izdevumiem nav citu jaunāku izdevumu)
2	U.Švinks. Ierindas mācības pamati: mācību līdzeklis studentiem, sporta speciālistiem. Mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga, 2003. (metodiskajiem izdevumiem nav citu jaunāku izdevumu)
3	U.Švinks. Vispārattīstošie vingrojumi sporta stundā. Rīga, LSPA, 2004. (metodiskajiem izdevumiem nav citu jaunāku izdevumu)
4	Vingrošana pamatskolā: 5.-9. klasēm: [mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem] - 1.daļa. Vingrošanas katedras pasniedzēju sagatavotājs mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga: LSPA, 1997. (metodiskajiem izdevumiem nav citu jaunāku izdevumu)
5	Gerling, I. E. Teaching Children's Gymnastics: Spotting and Securing. 2009. (jaunāks izdevums nav izdots)
6	Witfeld, J., Gerling, I., E., et.al. The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book: Discover Your Possibilities. 2013.
7	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
8	Gerling, I. E. Teaching Children's Gymnastics: Spotting and Securing. 2009. (jaunāks izdevums nav izdots)
9	Witfeld, J., Gerling, I., E., et.al. The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book: Discover Your Possibilities. 2013.
Additional Reading
1	Tanne, O. Ceļvedis vingrošanas teorijā un metodikā. Rīga: LSPA, 2000.
2	Vispārattīstošo vingrojumu krājums. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: LSPA, 1998.
3	Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2018.gada 27.novembra noteikumi Nr.747
4	Noteikumi par valsts pirmsskolas izglītības vadlīnijām un pirmsskolas izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2018.gada 21.novembra noteikumi Nr.716
5	Noteikumi par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2019.gada 3.septembra noteikumi Nr.416
6	Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
7	Regulations Regarding the State Basic Education Standard and Model Basic Education Programmes
8	Regulations Regarding the State Guidelines for Pre-school Education and the Model Pre-school Education Programmes Issued pursuant to
9	Regulations Regarding the State General Secondary Education Standard and Model General Secondary Education Programmes
Other Information Sources
1	Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, 2008.
2	VISC
3	Vingrojumu komplekss staltai mugurai
4	Комбинация строевых упражнений