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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Uģis Ciematnieks
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sports Science; Theory and History of Sports

Objective

To acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for fitness trainers about exercises with free resistance and the conditions of their application in the free weights and functional area.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, sports physiology, biochemistry, basics of health sports, kinesiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of various power trainers, exercises with free weights and dumbbells, exercises using your own body weight and the possibilities of using various exercises to increase strength and muscle mass, strengthen the support and movement system, improve health, prevent injuries and various diseases.

Skills

Will know how to use any strength machines, adjust the machines according to the height of the client, show the correct exercise technique with the machines, free weights and dumbbells to strengthen health and achieve the goals desired by the client.

Competence

You will be able to draw up training programs for increasing strength and muscle mass, improving body composition, and lead classes using various trainers and exercises with your own body weight, free weights and dumbbells.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
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