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About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Una Veseta
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; Sport Pedagogy

Objective

To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in conducting practical classes using the latest methods in fitness. The aim of the course is to provide general information about the Functional training of the New generation (beginning of the 21st century) with a holistic approach, explaining the history and directions of its formation.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, Physiology, Basics of health sports, Basics of gymnastics and terminology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of learning the study course, students name different methods and types of classes – exercise for health and characterise their nature, will be able to define what holistic functional training and its mandatory composition components mean.

Skills

1.As a result of learning the study course, students recognize various exercise methods for health and assess the necessity of practicing them for fitness clients.and will be able to practically lead the introductory part of BODYART® training (the first 2 Energy phases), will be able to define and use BODYART® breathing techniques and will be able to use appropriate terminology.

Competence

1.Using the acquired knowledge and basic skills, students analyse, plan, realize and synthesize exercises and types of classes of different exercise methods for health, WILL be able to apply ELEMENTS of BODYART ®, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as knowledge of the importance of muscle fascia chain engagement and functional posture in different fitness classes.