Basics and Terminology of Group Lessons (SUUK_170)
About Study Course
Objective
Training highly qualified sports professionals (fitness trainers) and the ability to organise and run group classes at a professional level in the field of sport and health. Ability to apply various fitness methods, tools and create awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the body.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy, sports physiology, sports biochemistry, biomechanics, general pedagogy, general developmental and communication psychology, sports terminology, basic sports training theory, basic nutrition.
Learning outcomes
1. Acquire theoretical knowledge about the structure, content, organisation and delivery of a lesson.
2. Knowledge of the basic principles of lesson design.
3. Knowledge of the different methods and tools for conducting group activities.
1. Acquire practical skills in organising and conducting a lesson.
2. Be able to create and apply basic aerobic steps and combinations of basic steps in a group class.
3. Be able to create a complex of strength exercises in a group class using different forms of organisation, methods and means.
4. Develop an understanding of the harmonious development of the body and the importance of health promotion.
Organisational, individual, pedagogical, intellectual:
1. Understand the structure and content of a group lesson.
2. Understand the importance of using different methods and tools in group activities.
3. Skilful use of a range of didactical techniques in group activities.
4. Develop and apply a combination of basic aerobic steps. 5. Integration of strength exercises in group classes.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care sports specialist, VSS | 3 | First level | Limited choice | Inese Ļubinska |
