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Developmental Physiology (LSPA_042)

About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Inese Pontaga
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

To provide basic knowledge about morphological and physiological changes in a growing body and when ageing, about sensitive periods of development of physical properties, skills and abilities in determining and evaluating physical development of a person.

Prerequisites

The knowledge acquired at LSPA in the 1st year of studies in anatomy, foundations of physiology and biochemistry.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Will be well versed in the periodisation of ages.
2. Will be able to name and recognise anatomical and physiological characteristics of growing children at certain ages.
3. Will know changes in the structure and functions as a person ages.
4. Will know the role and significance of physical exercise in promoting physical development, developing and maintaining the ability to work.

Skills

1.The student will be able to measure and evaluate person’s anthropometric parameters.

Competence

1.To assess children’s and adult’s physical development, estimate their biological age and the degree of sexual development of adolescents.
To choose the best physical activity load and training methods for each age of students; to choose appropriate exercises for elderly people.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science3BachelorRequiredInese Pontaga
Sports science 3BachelorRequiredInese Pontaga
About Study CourseObjectivePrerequisitesLearning outcomesStudy course planning
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