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Health Gymnastics
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:12.00
Study Course Accepted:08.05.2023 14:55:07
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_117 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Maruta Hoferte | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Sports and Nutrition | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 1 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 7 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 16 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 16 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Recommended background knowledge in physical activities, but knowledge can also be gained during the study process. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To promote the acquisition of knowledge about the different types of exercise, their effects on the movement of the support apparatus, muscles and cardiovascular system, their role in strengthening the health of people of different age and gender. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Exercises to improve health to prevent diseases such as musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular and other health problems. | Lectures | 1.00 | sports base | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition of basic principles of posture with help of choreography. Sensing and training the muscle force. Body plastic training with the help of different elements. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Proper muscle strengthening exercises with Pilates elements. Exercises with Pilates balls, Pilates roller. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Effectiveness of stretching exercises with elements of yoga to help various health problems and to develop body flexibility. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Cardio exercises, their role in cardiovascular prevention with the help of aerobic exercise. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Strength training with dumbbells, own body weight. | Classes | 2.00 | sports base | |||||
| 7 | Exercises for balance on large exercise balls, various balance surfaces. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Exercise methods and exercises for joint problems – arthritis, hip problems. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Exercise methods and exercises for respiratory problems. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Exercises for strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen. Importance of deep muscles and the exercises that strengthen them. Pelvic strengthening exercises and their importance. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | At the end of each lesson, students are given a homework assignment to work independently on a given plan, studying the latest scientific literature and finding exercises. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | The course is implemented in two semesters - in the first semester there is an Entrance Examination, where the student prepares various strength exercises for individual muscle groups (attendance 70%, independent work 30%). In the second semester - Examination, which consists of an assessment - 70% active participation in practical classes and 30% to prepare and present a report (powerpoints) on the topic - Physical activity and exercise in various diseases and their prevention. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | On completion of the study course the students will know and will be able to: • name and describe the different types of health-promoting fitness; • formulate various kinds of health effects on human health; • enumerate and classify health fitness types; • define concepts – Pilates, Yoga, Body Art, Fitball, Nordic walking; • name the main factors that human health depends on; • characterise the training load of each of the offered types of gymnastics; • explain the individual exercise types used in health prevention; • select appropriate exercise types for each client; • explain the specific characteristics of physical activity for seniors; • interpret health-boosting workout fitness fundamentals. | ||||||||
| Skills: | On completion of this course students will be able to: • use the strength, balance, muscle stretching, aerobic exercises to strengthen the health and prevent diseases; • briefly describe and delineate the different kinds of gymnastic exercises; • develop new exercises and use them properly for particular health problems; • create a common health fitness workout programme and recommend it to people of different age and gender; • use the large exercise balls, steady surface, small exercise balls, bats, dumbbells, exercise cords; • control own muscle work, dose the exercise load; • select and recommend appropriate exercises for each client; • understand the role of the exercise load and nutritional balance in weight regulation and its reduction. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | On completion of the study course the students will have gained an insight into the significance of exercising in improving the quality of a person's life. Will be able to understand what is more neccessary for each particular person. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Austin Current "Science of Strength Training" Great Britain 2021. | ||||||||
| 2 | Kassandra Reinhardt "Yin Yoga" Great Britain 2018. | ||||||||
| 3 | Sally Searle&CathY Meeus. "Secrets of Pilates" UK 2017. | ||||||||
| 4 | Debra Deilija "Vingrojumi veselības uzlabošanai" SIA Jāņa Rozes apgāds 2014. | ||||||||
| 5 | Isabel Eisen. "Anatomy of Fitness Pilates". Australia, 2013 | ||||||||
| 6 | Alycea Ungaro, Joan Pagano, Suzanne Martin, Louise Grime. "15 minute Home Workout" Great Britain, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 7 | Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews. “Yoga Anatomy" 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics, 2011 | ||||||||
| 8 | Tornapoļska, R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 9 | Frederiks Delavjē. "Muskulatūras attīstīšana". Zvaigzne, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 10 | Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinge. ”Pilates Anatomy”. Human Kinetics, 2020 | ||||||||
| 11 | Frederiks Delavjē "Vingrinājumi sievietēm" 2007, apgāds Zvaigzne (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 12 | Līga Aberberga-Audškalne. "Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem". Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 13 | Claudio R. Nigg. “ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise” 2014 | ||||||||
| 14 | Suzanne Martin P.T.,D.P.T. "15 minute stretching workout" Great Britain 2010. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 15 | “ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" 9th Edition. Francis G. O'Connor, Douglas J. Casa Brian, et.al. “ACSM's Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review” 2021 | ||||||||
| 16 | Francis G. O'Connor Douglas. J. Casa Brian. A. Davis, et.al. “ACSM's Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review” 2013 | ||||||||
| 17 | ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription." 7th Edition. 2014 | ||||||||
| 18 | William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. “Essentials of Exercise Physiology." 5th Edition, 2016 | ||||||||
| 19 | “WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour”. WHO, 25 November 2020. “Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world” | ||||||||
| 20 | Regina Guthold, Gretchen A Stevens, Leanne M Ril. “Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1·9 million participants” September 04, 2018 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7 | ||||||||
| 21 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students: | ||||||||
| 22 | Austin Current "Science of Strength Training" Great Britain 2021. | ||||||||
| 23 | Kassandra Reinhardt "Yin Yoga" Great Britain 2018. | ||||||||
| 24 | Sally Searle&CathY Meeus. "Secrets of Pilates" UK 2017. | ||||||||
| 25 | Isabel Eisen. "Anatomy of Fitness Pilates". Australia, 2013 | ||||||||
| 26 | Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews. “Yoga Anatomy" 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 27 | Rael Isacowitz, Karen Clippinge. ”Pilates Anatomy”. Human Kinetics, 2006 (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 28 | William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. “Essentials of Exercise Physiology." 5th Edition, 2016 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-a… | ||||||||
| 2 | https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/30-best-back-wor… | ||||||||
| 3 | https://www.scoopwhoop.com/back-exercises-without-equipment/ | ||||||||
| 4 | https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a25620352/best-bodyweigh… | ||||||||
| 5 | https://www.healthline.com/health/posture-exercises | ||||||||
| 6 | https://nesaap.lv/pareiza-staja | ||||||||
| 7 | https://www.lifehack.org/681026/exercises-to-improve-posture | ||||||||
| 8 | https://www.slowyogalife.com/4-vingrinajumi-un-5-ieradumi-t… | ||||||||
| 9 | https://peoplefitness.eu/lv/blogs/paula-stretching/ | ||||||||
| 10 | https://www.bodysport.lv/lv/articles/844/ | ||||||||
| 11 | https://www.healthline.com/health/no-weights-needed-4-trape… | ||||||||
| 12 | https://www.thetrendspotter.net/best-trap-exercises | ||||||||
| 13 | https://fibretense.com/stretching-exercises/oblique-abdomin… | ||||||||
| 14 | https://biofamily.lv/7-lieliski-acu-vingrinajumi-redzes-atj… | ||||||||
| 15 | https://www.visionexpress.lv/aktuali/acu-vingrinajumi-44 | ||||||||
| 16 | https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/womens-health/wh… | ||||||||
| 17 | https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/womens-health/wh…https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/pelvic-f… | ||||||||
| 18 | https://www.mammamuntetiem.lv/articles/43849/6-sejas-fitnes… | ||||||||
| 19 | https://brightside.me/inspiration-tips-and-tricks/8-effecti… | ||||||||
| 20 | https://www.healthline.com/health-news/core-strength-more-i…https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/how-to-s…https://www.healthline.com/health/best-core-exercises | ||||||||
| 21 | https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-perform-trunk-rotation-t…https://www.yogajournal.com/how-to/cobra-pose/https://www.spotebi.com/exercise-guide/mountain-climber-twi… | ||||||||
| 22 | https://www.coachmag.co.uk/workouts/abs-workoutshttps://www.openfit.com/side-plank-hip-liftshttps://www.healthline.com/health/russian-twist#targeted-mu…https://beyondbasicsptblog.com/2018/05/30/pilates-tip-supin… | ||||||||
| 23 | https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324251#stretcheshttps://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/shoulder-exercise… | ||||||||
| 24 | Leslie Kaminoff Amy Matthews “Yoga Anatomy" 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics 2011 | ||||||||
| 25 | The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion: Revolutionary Program That Lets You Rediscover the Body's Power to Rejuvenate It” Harper, 1993 | ||||||||
| 26 | Dr. Kelly Starrett “Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance” Victory Belt Publishing, 2015 | ||||||||
| 27 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students: | ||||||||
| 28 | https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-a… | ||||||||
| 29 | https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/30-best-back-wor… | ||||||||
| 30 | https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a25620352/best-bodyweigh… | ||||||||
| 31 | https://peoplefitness.eu/lv/blogs/paula-stretching/ | ||||||||
