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Sport II

Course developers

Course abstract

The aim of the course is to provide theoretical knowledge and develops practical skills of the students. The human body is designed to be physical active. The theoretical knowledge deals with the physiological impact of physical exercises on the bodies familiarises students with competition rules and principles of their proper organization. The practical classes strengthen the student skills and facilitate development of their physical condition and health of students, the programme offers opportunities to go for different kinds of sport in accordance with the capabilities and interests of the students.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - appreciates the rationale of various biomechanical movements.
Skills - demonstrates appropriate and precise execution of exercises. Attempts correctly to alter the volume and intensity of load.

Competence - able to perform and various exercises in order to develop physical abilities.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
1. Introductory lecture – justification of various biomechanical movements – lecture, 2 h.
2. Functional fitness testing – practical class, 2 h.
3. Learning and developing practical skills and proficiency in a selected sport – practical classes, 24 h.

4. Testing of practical skills and proficiency in a selected sport – practical classes, 4 h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

1. Participation and active involvement in practical classes.

2. Performance in testing of physical abilities, according to a selected sport.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation for testing of practical skills and proficiency in a selected sport.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

1. The course’s pass mark consists of practical classes attendance, which must be at least 85% from the total number of practical classes.

2. In addition, the performance in testing of physical abilities and testing in a selected sport will be taken in account.

Compulsory reading

1. Apinis P. Cilvēks - anatomija, fizioloģija, pataloģijas pamati. Rīga: Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, 2005. ISBN 9984927903.
2. Ābele A. (2018) RaKa . Sporta psiholoģija: teorija un prakse, 344 lpp.ISBN 978-9984-46-377-3
3. Fernāte A. Sporta treniņu teorijas pamati. I un II daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2002.
4. Trenera rokasgrāmata (2006.) Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 312 lpp., ISBN 9984199258

5. Mc Leod I. Swimming anatomy. 2010. 193 p.

Further reading

1. Ābele A. Sporta psiholoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa, 2009. 296 lpp. ISBN 9789984460178.
2. Ābele A. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata + CD (2015) Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 240 lpp.,ISBN 9789934847929
3. Logina I. Muguras sāpes. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2006. 368 lpp. ISBN 9984262782
4. Krauksts V. Muskuļu trenēšanas bioloģiskie pamati. Rīga: Drukātava, 2006. 130 lpp. ISBN 9984798054.
5. American College of Sports medicine (ACSM’s). Guidelines for Exercises Testing and Prescription. 10 th Edition. 2017. 472 p.
6. Kluver W. Introduction to Exercise Science. American College of Sports medicine (ACSM’s). 2nd Edition. 2014. 496 p.

7. Peterson F. K., Provance G. P., Rodgers M., Romani W. Testing Muscles and Function with Posture and Pain. 2018. 560 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Sporta avīze. http://www.sportaavize.lv/
2. http://issuu.com/sporto.lv/docs/sports_nr2_2014 Veselība. ISSN 1407-804X

3. https://treneruizglitiba.lv/

Notes

Compulsory course is included in bachelor's study programme for all faculties.