Nordic Walking (SUUK_049)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students to the types of physical activity used for rehabilitation, fitness, and sports and to provide an opportunity to take part in Nordic Walking and Bungy Pump (Swedish Walking) workout, to improve physical condition of the body and to increase aerobic capacity.
Prerequisites
Interest in physical activities for healthy life. Motivation to learn how to properly practice nordic walking.
Learning outcomes
Upon succesful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• describe the Nordic walking equipment: parameters of the sticks, clothing and footwear;
• describe the levels of Nordic walking;
• describe the techniques of Nordic walking;
• explain how the cardiac monitoring is done during Nordic walking.
Upon succesful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• choose appropriate Nordic walking equipment;
• demonstrate a variety of Nordic walking techniques;
• use special exercises with sticks during warm-up and cool-down phases;
• use a heart rate monitor.
Choice of competent equipment. Technique analysis, comparison and evaluation. Competence in technically correct demonstration of warm-up, stretching and coordination exercises.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 1 | Free choice | Irēna Upeniece | ||
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Gints Peleckis | |
| Public Health, SVF | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Irēna Upeniece |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 2 | Free choice | Irēna Upeniece | ||
| Medicine, MF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Irēna Upeniece | |
| Medicine, SSNMF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Gints Peleckis | |
| Public Health, SVF | 2 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Irēna Upeniece |
