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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Voldemārs Arnis
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

The aim of the study course is to develop students' knowledge, skills and competences in planning and leading fitness group classes, technical execution of physical exercises and use of professional terminology, taking into account the principles of dosing physical load and safety.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the structure of the human body and the musculoskeletal system, the functioning of muscles, the effects of physical exercise on the human body and safety principles during physical activity.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe the basic principles of planning, designing and organizing fitness group classes.

Skills

1.Demonstrate basic fitness exercises, observing the principles of technical performance, dosing of physical load and safety.

Competence

1.Plans and structures a fitness group class by independently choosing content, physical load, equipment and exercise modifications that are appropriate for the purpose, the needs of the participants, the diversity of their abilities and their level of physical fitness.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health Sport 2All levelsLimited choice
Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
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Health care sports specialist3All levelsLimited choice
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports Coach 3All levelsLimited choice