General and Geriatric Physiology (LSPA_147)
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain basic knowledge about morphological and physiological changes in a growing body and when ageing, about sensitive periods of development of physical properties.
Prerequisites
Study courses mastered: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, Educational Psychology for Teachers, Human Anatomy, Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities, Student-Centred Approach in Adapted Physical Activities, Assessment Methods in Adapted Physical Activities, Content of Adapted Physical Activity Programmes and/or Adapted Physical Activities for Students with Mental Development Disorders, APA for Students with Sensory Development Disorders, APA for Students with Behavioural, Learning Disorders and Autism.
Learning outcomes
1. To demonstrate comprehensive and sport-specific knowledge of basic and specialised facts, theories, patterns of growth and physical development and a critical understanding of this knowledge: periodisation of ages, anatomical and physiological characteristics of growing children in certain ages, morphological and physiological changes, at different stages of human life, the role of physical exercise in promoting physical development, developing and maintaining the ability to work.
2. To carry out professional, innovative and research activities in the field of sport: to independently obtain, select and analyse information on changes in physiological indicators in the age of a student, adolescent and young person, at different stages of human life and to put it into practice.
3. To take responsibility and initiative when doing study and laboratory work individually, in a team or managing the work of other people when jointly developing laboratory work.
4. To assess children’s physical development, estimate their biological age, to choose the best physical activity load and teaching methods for each age of children, to choose appropriate exercises.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist), PVAS | 3 | First level | Limited choice | Inese Pontaga | |
| Sports and education specialist (preschool sports teacher), PSS | 3 | First level | Limited choice | Inese Pontaga | |
| Sports and education specialist (sports coach), SVT | 3 | First level | Limited choice | Inese Pontaga |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist), PVAS | 2 | First level | Limited choice | ||
| Sports and education specialist (preschool sports teacher), PSS | 2 | First level | Limited choice | ||
| Sports and education specialist (sports coach), SVT | 2 | First level | Limited choice |
