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Development of Endurance and Strength (LSPA_505)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Sports Theory
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Uģis Ciematnieks
Study type:Part-time (Off site), Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-time (Off site), Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
Objective
To acquire knowledge about resistance exercises for developing strength in the main muscle groups and about the use of cardio machines for developing endurance, in order to be able to create a simplified training programme.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge of muscle anatomy and biochemistry. Sufficient English language proficiency is required to study the mandatory literature and to understand professional terminology in English.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name key exercises with resistance to major muscle groups.
Skills
1.Performs on-base exercises of the gymnastics and presents the result therein.
Competence
1.Creates a simplified training plan based on the specified goal, explains it, and assists in its execution under real training conditions.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science | 3 | Bachelor | Required | Uģis Ciematnieks |
Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports science | 8 | Bachelor | Required | Uģis Ciematnieks |
