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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Voldemārs Arnis
Study type:Part time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy

Objective

To learn the use of different types of exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells, training terminology, exercise techniques and terminology with exercise equipment, free weights and dumbbells.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology of sports, biochemistry of sports, basics of health sports, kinesiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

On completion of the course, students will acquire a basic knowledge of strength training equipment, cardio training equipment and gymnastics terminology, will know the names of the equipment, the possibilities of adjusting the equipment and the technique and terminology of the exercise equipment.

Skills

Student will be able to use strength and cardio trainers and free weights, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, show the correct exercise technique and name the exercises in the correct terminology.

Competence

Students will be able to use cardio, strength, weight and dumbbells in fitness classes, adjust the trainers according to the client's height, demonstrate exercise technique and use the correct terminology.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health care sports specialist, VSS3First levelLimited choiceVoldemārs Arnis, Uģis Ciematnieks