Anatomy (LSPA_014)
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain deep knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body, learn the impact of sports training on the development, growth, unity of form and function of the human body. Students learn the basics of Latin medical terminology used in anatomy, physiology and other medical disciplines, as well as learn the skills of morphological research. To provide the knowledge base necessary for the mastering of other medical biological cycle study courses.
Prerequisites
Secondary or secondary special education, including life science profile subjects: biology, anatomy, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry.
Learning outcomes
Will know:
1. Skeleton: structure of bones, joints of torso and limbs.
2. Structure, attachment sites, functions of skeletal muscles.
3. Structure, functions of the cardiovascular system circuits.
4. Structure and role of each part of the central nervous system in motion regulation.
5. Structural changes in the body that develop under the influence of regular sports training.
To show muscles, bones, parts of the brain, etc. on models, anatomical preparations and posters.
To analyse muscle function in different movements – which muscles work in which joints in different sport movements.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science, SpZ | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Valts Karelis | |
| Sports science, SpZNn | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Svens Vilks |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science, SpZNn | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Svens Vilks |
