Sports for Health 1 (SUUK_135)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and skills about the importance and application of various physical exercises in strengthening health, preventing diseases, improving work capacity and quality of life.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge in anatomy, physiology is desirable.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the course acquisition the student will know and be able to:
• name and describe exercises for health promotion and disease prevention;
• name the main functions of health sports and competitive sports;
• list and classify the types of classes used in health sports;
• define the concepts of health, healthy lifestyle, sport, health sport;
• identify the main factors on which human health depends;
• justify the role of physical activity in strengthening health;
• describe workout load, symptoms of fatigue after different levels of exercise, stages of overload, causes of overload and aggravation;
• formulate the causes of obesity and its adverse effects on the human body, the importance of exercise and the use of exercise to prevent obesity;
• outline the use of physical exercise in the prevention of various diseases;
• select exercises appropriate for each client;
• explain the importance of different exercises in achieving client goals;
• characterize the physical activity of children, adolescents and young people;
• outline the specifics of physical activity for seniors;
• tell sportsmen about the physical activity and health conditions in which sports activities are prohibited;
• to interpret the basic principles of health-promoting training, their application in health sports classes.
As a result of the study course acquisition students will be able to:
• use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises for health promotion and disease prevention;
• choose and recommend the most appropriate exercises, the amount and intensity of the exercise, the different types of exercise;
• design a simple health sports training programme for people of all ages, depending on their state of health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training.
During the study programme acquisition students will develop competences and will be able to:
• develop recommendations for physical activity and a lesson plan for clients of different ages, depending on their state of health, fitness and goals, using the basic principles of health sports training;
• educate and persuade clients about the need for physical exercise and its role in today's society.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 3 | Master’s | Limited choice | Indra Vīnberga, Voldemārs Arnis |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 2 | Free choice |
