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Physical Activities Outdoors (Gym in the Nature)

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:30.03.2022 13:47:22
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_228LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Dentistry; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Pharmacy; Sports Trainer; Medicine; Health Management
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Irēna Upeniece
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)14Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes28
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes14
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
On the need for physical activity in health prevention and care. The desire to be physically active and the opportunity to engage in outdoor physical activities.
Objective:
To promote students' physical activity in the open air by improving biomotor abilities as well as to acquire competencies for the benefit of the future society and patients / clients.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Outdoor physical activity: health benefits, equipment, researchLectures2.00auditorium
2Various exercises for outdoor and posture prevention and correction with and without toolsClasses1.00other
3Outdoor physical activities using the environment: roller coasters, benches, steps, etc.Classes2.00other
4Circle training outdoors using the environmentClasses1.00other
5Outdoor training with various toolsClasses1.00other
6Outdoor exercise of various intensities for the development of biomotor abilitiesClasses1.00other
7Interval training. High intensity training (HIT) outdoorsClasses2.00other
8Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)Classes3.00other
9Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)Classes3.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Outdoor physical activity: health benefits, equipment, researchLectures1.00other
4Circle training outdoors using the environmentClasses1.00other
6Outdoor exercise of various intensities for the development of biomotor abilitiesClasses1.00other
7Interval training. High intensity training (HIT) outdoorsClasses1.00other
8Training with resistance sticks (bungy pump)Classes2.00other
9Lesson with Nordic walking sticks (Nordic Walking)Classes2.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Prepare a demonstration of warm-up and stretching exercises. Prepare for circuit training, interval training, and high-intensity outdoor training.
Assessment Criteria:
Examination
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of mastering the study course the student will be able to: • tell about different exercises and types of classes outdoors, their application to strengthen health; • provide knowledge about the possibilities of using bungy pump and Nordic walking sticks in gymnastics and training endurance and strength; • present the methodology and use of aerobic training, strength endurance training, flexibility and balance exercises outdoors; • provide information on the content of various outdoor sports activities; • explain the importance of proper breathing when performing various exercises; • explain the possibilities of improving the posture by performing technically correct exercises outdoors.
Skills:On successful course completion the student will be able to: • use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises to strengthen health; • control own muscle work, dose the load; • follow own well-being, control your heart rate during sports; • to use various gym equipment, environment for developing and strengthening body muscles outdoors; • create presentations of different types of exercises and exercises: lap training, interval training, high intensity training.
Competencies:Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the types of various sports activities and the benefits of outdoor activities, promoting the improvement of their health and physical fitness.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Contreras, Bret Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, 2014.
2Dzenis A., Grāvītis U., Knipše G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2015, 375 lpp.
3Līcis R., Grāvītis U., Luika S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015, 239 lpp.
4Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176 lpp.
Additional Reading
1Delavjē F. Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Spēka vingrinājumi anatomiskā skatījumā. Zvaigzne ABC, 2007.
2Materniha K. Nūjošana Zvaigzne ABC 2010 80 lpp.