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Placement

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:7.00
Study Course Accepted:01.06.2023 09:45:28
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_182LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:20.00ECTS:30.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget 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, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours8
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes12
Total Contact Hours20
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes4
Total Contact Hours8
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Successful completion of the courses included in the study programme prior to each stage of the internship.
Objective:
The purpose of the placement is to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired during the theoretical courses and practical lessons in practical work, developing competences to independently, professionally and socially responsibly ensure the preservation and improvement of the health of people of different ages and increase the quality of life, using appropriate physical exercises.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Information about the purpose of the internship, content, assessment requirements in the first internship. Places of practice, their specifics. Terms of conclusion of the contract with the new places of practice. Students' internship presentation about their internship, course of internship, advantages and disadvantages of internship. Presentation of practical lessons demonstrating your skills.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
2Information about the purpose of the internship, content, assessment requirements in the first internship. Places of practice, their specifics. Terms of conclusion of the contract with the new places of practice. Students' internship presentation about their internship, course of internship, advantages and disadvantages of internship. Presentation of practical lessons demonstrating your skills.Lectures4.00auditorium
Classes6.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Information about the purpose of the internship, content, assessment requirements in the first internship. Places of practice, their specifics. Terms of conclusion of the contract with the new places of practice. Students' internship presentation about their internship, course of internship, advantages and disadvantages of internship. Presentation of practical lessons demonstrating your skills.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
2Information about the purpose of the internship, content, assessment requirements in the first internship. Places of practice, their specifics. Terms of conclusion of the contract with the new places of practice. Students' internship presentation about their internship, course of internship, advantages and disadvantages of internship. Presentation of practical lessons demonstrating your skills.Lectures4.00auditorium
Classes4.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Prepares presentations about the internship. Noting the progress of the practice, the pros and cons. In the second and third practice, a specific shortened specialization lesson is prepared and presented. Performs independent work tasks assigned by the head of practice.
Assessment Criteria:
Assesses the student's ability to present, telling about the progress of the internship, the place of internship and the experience gained during the internship (20%). Prepared internship reporting documents, video files on conducting internship lessons in practice. In the second and third practice - the student's ability to conduct a specialization lesson for 20 minutes, according to the specifics of the lesson type, the client's age, to use the correct terminology and to use exercise equipment is evaluated. Preparation of a specific task of the situation, which indicates the goal that the client wants to achieve by visiting a fitness club, prepare and present a training program for a month and in the long term. Prepared internship reporting documents, video files on conducting internship lessons in practice (80%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Defence (Placement)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of learning the study course, the student acquires basic knowledge and will be able to: • describe the content of the lessons and the training process, according to the set goal and the client's age; • draw up training programs and lesson plans for people of different ages and abilities; • evaluate the effectiveness and results of lessons; • explain and give instructions and recommendations about various physical exercises; • assess the client's physical fitness level; • use the necessary professional manners when communicating with clients.
Skills:As a result of the internship, the student will be able to: • use appropriate training methods for clients of different ages and fitness levels; • choose appropriate physical exercises, according to the set goal; • perform various physical fitness assessment tests; • present various types of fitness classes independently, planning classes and compiling programs; • use appropriate skills in communication with clients of all ages.
Competencies:During the learning process of the study program, students will have developed competences and will be able to: develop recommendations for physical activity and a lesson plan for clients of different ages, depending on the state of health, physical fitness and goals, using the acquired knowledge. Explain and argue to clients about the need and role of physical exercises in modern society.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Sporta politikas pamatnostādnes 2021. - 2027. gadam. Pieejams: https://www.izm.gov.lv/lv/sporta-politikas-pamatnostadnes-20 21-2027gadam
2Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. 2018. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3Bompa, Tudor O. 2019. Periodization : theory and methodology of training / Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics
4Santana, Juan Carlos. 2016. Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (274 p.)
5Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / 2013. James Gavin, Madeleine Mcbrearty, Concordia University. 2nd edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics. (261 p.)
Additional Reading
1Physical activity. WHO. 2020.
2Santana, Juan Carlos. 2016. Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
3Delavjē, F. 2007. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC
4Līcis, R., u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC
5Dzenis, A., u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
6Žīdens, J. u.c. 2008. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga. LTtc.
7Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. 2009. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics.