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About Study Course

ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Svens Vilks
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

Provide practical knowledge of the dynamic anatomy of human movements in the context of sport. The emphasis is on the sport’s more common movements – standing, gait, running, jumps, pushing, lifting heavyweights and throwing. Muscles and joints in movement phases, errors in technique and injury risks are looked at, with the aim of improving training efficiency and athlete safety.

Prerequisites

Anatomy (basic course acquisition)basic knowledge of sports biomechanicsbasic knowledge of pedagogy and training sciencerequires knowledge of the English language at a sufficient level to read the scientific literature of the sector indicated in the course bibliography, as well as to successfully acquire the terminology used in the course in English.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explains the anatomical and biomechanical basis of human movements.

Skills

1.Analyses and recognizes phases of different sports-specific movements.

Competence

1.Able to make practical use of knowledge in sports training by selecting exercises according to the desired muscle group.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science 6BachelorLimited choice
Sports science6BachelorLimited choice