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Basics of Gymnastics and Terminology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:11.00
Study Course Accepted:13.03.2023 16:01:50
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_123LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Theory and History of SportsTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Rudīte Skroderēna
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours28
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy and Physiology.
Objective:
To promote the acquisition of the necessary knowledge and skills in the use of appropriate terminology by managing exercise sets, describing and designing various exercise programmes.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Gymnastics characteristics, gymnastics tasks, methodological peculiarities, term, terminology, principles of formation of gymnastics terminology, types of gymnastics.Lectures2.00auditorium
2Exercise and movement terms in Latvian, exercise record rules. Exercise complex formation. Basic principles of exercise control in a complex of exercises.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Correct exercise conditions, breathing, exercise variations. Creating exercises and using appropriate terms.Classes4.00sports base
4Terminology using exercise equipment. Exercise creation and practical implementation by using exercise equipment.Classes4.00sports base
5Analysis of home works in practice.Classes4.00gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Gymnastics characteristics, gymnastics tasks, methodological peculiarities, term, terminology, principles of formation of gymnastics terminology, types of gymnastics.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Exercise and movement terms in Latvian, exercise record rules. Exercise complex formation. Basic principles of exercise control in a complex of exercises.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Correct exercise conditions, breathing, exercise variations. Creating exercises and using appropriate terms.Classes4.00sports base
4Terminology using exercise equipment. Exercise creation and practical implementation by using exercise equipment.Classes4.00sports base
5Analysis of home works in practice.Classes4.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independently study handouts, e-study materials and literature sources specified by the lecturer. Compose and describe various gymnastic complexes using appropriate terminology. Prepare exercises with and without inventory to demonstrate to the group.
Assessment Criteria:
Exam, which consists of an oral answer to one theory question (20%) and a practical part, the ability to demonstrate exercises (20%) using appropriate terms (30%) and to explain the correct execution of exercises (15%), to create variations of exercises (section gymnastics terminology) (15%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:• tell about exercise application in health promotion; • describe gymnastic tasks and methodological peculiarities; • name the basic principles of gymnastics terminology; • define what the term is, terminology; • name the terms of the exercise terminology; • specify the basic principles of exercise control when running an exercise complex; • explain the correct performance of exercises and to name the most common mistakes when performing exercises; • display and name the terminology of palms, straight arms and bent arms, posture, sitting, reclining positions and supports.
Skills:• explain correct execution of exercises; • use appropriate terminology in own practice when managing gymnastic complexes; • describe the exercises according to the rules of the exercise terminology; • design and describe exercise sets for a specific target audience; • apply strength and stretching exercises to a particular muscle, muscle group.
Competencies:To use appropriate terms to guide exercise classes and explain exercise performance, describe exercises according to exercise description rules, create exercise programmes for different target audiences following the basic principles and goals of exercise control.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga, Valters un Rapa, 2008
2Contenas B. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics, 2014
3Delavjē F. Vingrinājumi sievietēm. Zvaigzne ABC, 2003
4Debra Deilija. Vingrojumi veselības uzlabošanai. J.Rozes apgāds, 2014
5Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2004, 304. lpp.(101-160)
6Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata-2. Rīga, Lttc, 2006, 312 lpp.(161-163)
7Grasis N. un autoru kolektīvs. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, tipogrāfija “Imanta”, 2008, 215. lpp.(184 – 188)
8Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176lpp.
9Norris, Christopher M. The complete guide to stretching. London, 2015
10Purmale I. Ārstnieciskā vingrošana skolā. Rīga, RaKa, 2006
11Williams, Laura. Partner Workouts: work out with a partner for double the motivation and twice the impact. 2017
Additional Reading
1Apinis P. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, pataloģijas pamati. Rīga, SIA Nacionālais Medicīnas apgāds, 1998
2Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007
3EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.) : ilustrācijas. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
4Pahe P., Ellenbecker T. Strength Band Training. Human Kinetics, 2006
5Schoenfeld B. 28 – Day Body Shapeover. Human Kinetics, 2006
6Santana, Juan Carlos, Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.) : ilustrācijas, tabulas eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
7Contenas B. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics, 2014
Other Information Sources
1http://www.lspa.eu/files/study/lection_materials/U.Svinks/M…
2http://lspa.eu/files/study/lection_materials/U.Svinks/Vardn…
3http://gramata.treneruizglitiba.lv/