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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Anita Gauruča
Study type:Part time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sports Science

Objective

To promote practical and theoretical knowledge of choreography and the use of various equipment in aerobics classes, as well as learn how to modify the class according to the physical fitness of attendees.

Prerequisites

Systematic attendance of group classes, good physical fitness, sense of music and rhythm, skills in choreography.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

As a result of the study course students will: tell about choreography preparation and teaching methods; be able to describe different types of aerobics classes; describe the training methods of the exercises; will be able to describe physiological and biomechanical processes during aerobic exercise; evaluate safe and non-traumatic exercise techniques; will be able to list the basic principles of choosing a musical accompaniment.

Skills

As a result of the study course students will be able to: perform various aerobic steps and their combinations, use different equipment in aerobics classes; demonstrate and explain strength and flexibility exercise techniques.

Competence

As a result of the study course students will be able to: plan and conduct a full aerobics lesson, apply pedagogical and psychological knowledge during the course management; apply an appropriate type of load dosing in aerobic classes.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health care sports specialist, VSS4First levelLimited choiceInese Ļubinska