Physical Activities at Different Age Stages

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:3.00

Study Course Accepted:03.01.2023 16:18:01

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_280		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		6.00		ECTS:		9.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Maruta Hoferte
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, Cigoriņu Street 3, spkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		12	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		24
Classes (count)		24	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		72
Total Contact Hours								96
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		12	Class Length (academic hours)		3	Total Contact Hours of Classes		36
Total Contact Hours								48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, general pedagogy, sports didactics, basics of sports training theory, sports terminology, psychology, health sports foundation.
Objective:
Promote the understanding of the importance of physical activities in ensuring the physical and mental health at different age stages. To be able to apply various types of comprehensive physical activities at different age stages, according to the characteristics of age stages.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Anatomical and physiological peculiarities of children and adolescents in different periods. Children's physical development assessment according to scale and tables.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Movement skills specific development of children of different age. Biological age and it`s importance for selecting an appropriate load. Systematic lesson effect on functional state of different organ systems. Support apparatus role in our body and its assessment (theory and practice).			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	The recommended physical activity and directions of development in different children's age periods.			Classes		2.00	gym
4	Irrationally induced load pathological changes in organ systems connected with the child's age. Peculiarities and precautions of women's sport at the age of teenagers. Women's triad.			Classes		2.00	gym
5	Aging characteristics. Directions of gerontology, geriatrics. Health age. Self-perceived health. Social problems. Factors affecting the experience of aging. Aging theories. Physical aspects of aging. Changes in respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, urinary tract systems. Bone as an organ, changes in the bone system. Importance of movements. Muscles. Sarcopenia, causes, examination. Equilibrium, its affecting analyzers. The most common diseases of aging. Ger			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
6	Active aging, characteristics. Active aging index, situation in Latvia. The Benefits of Physical Activity for Seniors. Physical activity recommendations.Types of physical activity. Principles of activating healthy old people. Exercise instructions. Functional tests. The benefits of warm-up. Aerobic load. Strength exercises. Improving balance. General guidelines for recovery programs.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
7	Aerobic, balance, strength and muscle stretching exercises for strengthening health. Appropriate exercise selection and recommendations, load volume and intensity dosage, different types of classes for the elderly.			Classes		2.00	gym
8	Simple health gym workout program creation for the elderly, taking into account older activation principles, exercise demonstration.			Classes		2.00	gym
9	Fitness methods and their application			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
10	Lesson structure - introductory, main, final part. Purpose and tasks of the lesson.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
11	Skillful selection and application of inventory in the lesson.			Classes		2.00	gym
12	Integrating movement games and relays into the lesson.			Classes		2.00	gym
13	Integrating elements of sports games into the lesson.			Classes		2.00	gym
14	Creative activities and their application in lessons.			Classes		2.00	gym
15	Development of physical characteristics using different methods, forms of organization.			Classes		2.00	gym
16	Integrating cross-curricular skills in a sports lesson.			Classes		2.00	gym
17	Variety and modification of exercises.			Classes		2.00	gym
18	Conducting practical lessons			Classes		2.00	gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Anatomical and physiological peculiarities of children and adolescents in different periods. Children's physical development assessment according to scale and tables.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Movement skills specific development of children of different age. Biological age and it`s importance for selecting an appropriate load. Systematic lesson effect on functional state of different organ systems. Support apparatus role in our body and its assessment (theory and practice).			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	The recommended physical activity and directions of development in different children's age periods.			Classes		1.00	gym
4	Irrationally induced load pathological changes in organ systems connected with the child's age. Peculiarities and precautions of women's sport at the age of teenagers. Women's triad.			Classes		1.00	gym
5	Aging characteristics. Directions of gerontology, geriatrics. Health age. Self-perceived health. Social problems. Factors affecting the experience of aging. Aging theories. Physical aspects of aging. Changes in respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, urinary tract systems. Bone as an organ, changes in the bone system. Importance of movements. Muscles. Sarcopenia, causes, examination. Equilibrium, its affecting analyzers. The most common diseases of aging. Ger			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Active aging, characteristics. Active aging index, situation in Latvia. The Benefits of Physical Activity for Seniors. Physical activity recommendations.Types of physical activity. Principles of activating healthy old people. Exercise instructions. Functional tests. The benefits of warm-up. Aerobic load. Strength exercises. Improving balance. General guidelines for recovery programs.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
7	Aerobic, balance, strength and muscle stretching exercises for strengthening health. Appropriate exercise selection and recommendations, load volume and intensity dosage, different types of classes for the elderly.			Classes		1.00	gym
8	Simple health gym workout program creation for the elderly, taking into account older activation principles, exercise demonstration.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
9	Fitness methods and their application			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
10	Lesson structure - introductory, main, final part. Purpose and tasks of the lesson.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
11	Skillful selection and application of inventory in the lesson.			Classes		1.00	gym
12	Integrating movement games and relays into the lesson.			Classes		1.00	gym
13	Integrating elements of sports games into the lesson.			Classes		1.00	gym
14	Creative activities and their application in lessons.			Classes		1.00	gym
15	Development of physical characteristics using different methods, forms of organization.			Classes		1.00	gym
16	Integrating cross-curricular skills in a sports lesson.			Classes		1.00	gym
17	Variety and modification of exercises.			Classes		1.00	gym
18	Conducting practical lessons			Classes		1.00	gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Working in groups, creating and implementing a synopsis, presenting the lesson. 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:
The student's active participation in the lessons, presenting his opinion in a reasoned way in the lesson, analyzing and evaluating the performance of others 20%, presenting a demonstration of fitness methods suitable for the purpose of the practical lessons chosen independently 80%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students describe the relevance sports classes today, the content, organization and realization of classes, the development of fitness methods and the possibilities of use in sports classes at different age stages.
Skills:		Logically structures the structure of the lesson: introduction, main, final parts, goals and tasks of the lesson. Skillfully chooses and uses equipment, integrates movement games, relays, elements of sports games and other creative activities in lessons.
Competencies:		Demonstrates a creative approach in the implementation of various sports classes at different age stages, develops physical characteristics using various methods and forms of organization. Independently chooses a creative approach appropriate to the goal, applies the acquired theoretical knowledge and skills to competently integrate various fitness methods at different age stages sports lessons.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Kaminsky, L. A., Arena, R., & Myers, J. Reference Standards for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Measured With Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Data From the Fitness Registry and the Importance of Exercise National Database. Mayo Clin Proc, 90(11), 1515-1523. 2015
2	Morin, A. J. S. (2017). Inclusive Physical Activities : International Perspectives. Charlotte, NC Information Age Publishing.
3	Lusardi MM, Fritz S, Middleton A, et al. Determining Risk of Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Using Posttest Probability. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 40 (1):1-36. 2017
4	Rizzuto D, Fratiglioni L. Lifestyle factors related to mortality and survival: a mini-review. Gerontology. 60 (4):327-335. 2014
Additional Reading
1	C.Jones, D.Rose. Physical Activity Instruction of Olders Adults. Human Kinetics, 2018, 424 pp
2	Tak E, Kuiper R, Chorus A, Hopman-Rock M. 2013. Prevention of onset and progression of basic ADL disability by physical activity in community dwelling older adults: a meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews. 12:329-338.
3	World Health Organization. 2015. World Report on Ageing and Health.
4	World Health Organization. 2017. Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health.
5	Bauman A, Merom D, Bull FC, Buchner DM, Fiatarone Singh MA. 2016. Updating the Evidence for Physical Activity: Summative Reviews of the Epidemiological Evidence, Prevalence, and Interventions to Promote "Active Aging". Gerontologist. 56 Supplement 2: S268-280.
Other Information Sources
1	Krista Brantēvica, Peer Review ‘The Active Ageing Index and its extension to the regional level’ (Cracow, 15-16 October 2014) Latvia1 Questionnaire – Latvia Peer Review on the Active Ageing Index, Poland. 2014
2	www1.unece.org/stat/.../Active+Ageing+Index+Home