Insight into Different Types of Fitness Activities

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:7.00

Study Course Accepted:25.08.2022 09:18:31

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_027		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy		Target 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, spkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		13	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		26
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		13	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		26
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Prerequisites for physical activity are recommended, but may also be acquired during the learning process.
Objective:
To encourage students to acquire the necessary knowledge about the exercises to be used in fitness classes and different types of fitness classes.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to specialty. Importance and application of various physical exercises in health promotion and disease prevention. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Introduction to specialty. Fitness coach profession.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Insight into different types of fitness classes.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Basics of movement. Exercises for fitness classes in an upright position.			Classes		1.00	gym
5	Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your back and lying on your stomach.			Classes		1.00	gym
6	Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your side and on the supports.			Classes		1.00	gym
7	Dynamic stretching.			Classes		1.00	gym
8	Static stretching.			Classes		1.00	gym
9	Aerobic workout.			Classes		1.00	gym
10	Pilates for beginners.			Classes		1.00	gym
11	Aerobic equipment.			Classes		1.00	gym
12	Strength equipment.			Classes		1.00	gym
13	Functional training for young people			Classes		1.00	gym
14	Interval training / HIIT (high intensity interval training).			Classes		1.00	gym
15	Gymnastics for pregnant women.			Classes		1.00	gym
16	Health gymnastics for the elderly.			Classes		1.00	gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to specialty. Importance and application of various physical exercises in health promotion and disease prevention. The latest fitness trends and their changes in recent years.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Introduction to specialty. Fitness coach profession.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Insight into different types of fitness classes.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Basics of movement. Exercises for fitness classes in an upright position.			Classes		1.00	gym
5	Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your back and lying on your stomach.			Classes		1.00	gym
6	Basics of movement. Exercises used in fitness classes lying on your side and on the supports.			Classes		1.00	gym
7	Dynamic stretching.			Classes		1.00	gym
8	Static stretching.			Classes		1.00	gym
9	Aerobic workout.			Classes		1.00	gym
10	Pilates for beginners.			Classes		1.00	gym
11	Aerobic equipment.			Classes		1.00	gym
12	Strength equipment.			Classes		1.00	gym
13	Functional training for young people			Classes		1.00	gym
14	Interval training / HIIT (high intensity interval training).			Classes		1.00	gym
15	Gymnastics for pregnant women.			Classes		1.00	gym
16	Health gymnastics for the elderly.			Classes		1.00	gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the course, students independently improve their physical fitness by writing a diary that reflects: • the date (date) of your training; • duration of classes; • a brief description of the lesson; • heart rate during exercise (beginning, mid-training, and ending).
Assessment Criteria:
Course test, assessment of students' participation in practical classes, attendance of practical classes (50%), written test at the end of the course (25%) and preparation and presentation of their training diary (25%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of the study course acquisition students will be able to: • tell about the different types of health-promoting fitness; • list and classify health gymnastics; • define concepts – Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Callanetics, Pilates, Yoga, Body Art, Fitball, etc.; • describe the structure of the fitness class; • describe the workout load for each of the fitness types offered; • tell about the specifics of the types of physical activity in seniors and pregnant women.
Skills:		As a result of the study course students will be able to: • exercise strength, balance, stretch flexibility and endurance in a variety of fitness classes; • use big gym balls, balance surfaces, small gym balls, sticks, dumbbells, etc. equipment used in fitness classes; • vary exercise levels in different types of fitness classes; • choose appropriate equipment for different levels of Nordic walking and weather conditions; • use specific exercises with sticks in the introductory and final parts of the lesson; • determine their own heart rate.
Competencies:		Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to evaluate the use of different types of fitness to improve their health and fitness.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Kalme V. Vingrošana pēc 60, Apgāds Zvaigzne ABC, 2018, 114 lpp.
2	Grasis N. u.c., Trenera rokasgrāmata, Jumava, 2015, 376 lpp.
3	Ivuškāns A. Vingrinājumi muguras veselībai. Zvaigzne ABC, 2016, 176.lpp.
4	Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. Motivating People to be Physically Active. HumanKinetics, 2009, 248 pp
5	Corbin C. B., Lindsey R. Fitness for Life. HumanKinetics, 2007, 336 pp
6	Bouchard C., Blair S.N., Haskell W.L. Physical Activity and Health. HumanKinetics, 2007, 424 pp
7	Upmanis R. Vingro ar prieku. Jumava. 2005
8	National Association for Sport and PE (NASPE) Physical Best Activity Guide. HumanKinetics, 2005, 208 pp
9	Auziņa I. Lielā Fitnesa grāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2000
Additional Reading
1	Skriešana & maratons, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015, 192.lpp.
2	Tornapoļska R. Fitnesa filozofija un prakse. RSU izdevniecība 2008.
3	Jones C., Rose D. Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults. HumanKinetics, 2005, 424 pp
4	Howley E., Franks B. Health Fitness Instructors Handbok. HumanKinetics, 2003, 584pp
Other Information Sources
1	Sporta treneris.
2	Noteikumi par pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības valsts standartu.
3	Pirmā līmeņa profesionālās augstākās izglītības diploms ar profesionālo kvalifikāciju: Fitnesa treneris.