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About Study Course

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

Objective

To master the equipment of the gym and the terminology used in the gym, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for fitness trainers about exercises with different trainers and free weights, to get acquainted with the cardio training programs and tests of different manufacturers.

Prerequisites

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

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

As a result of the study course the student acquires basic knowledge about strength trainers, cardio trainers and the terminology used in the gym, will know the names of trainers, the possibilities of trainer adjustment and exercise techniques and terminology with exercise and free weights in strengthening health and physical activity.

Skills

Will be able to use any strength trainers, adjust the trainers to the client's height, show the right exercise technique with trainers, free weights and dumbbells to strengthen health and achieve the client's desired goals.

Competence

Will be able to create effective training programs to increase aerobic performance and strength endurance, using a variety of strength and cardio machines.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health Sport, VSp2Bachelor’sLimited choice