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About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
ECTS:4
Course supervisor:Ieva Zvīgule
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

To provide basic knowledge of basic principles of the structure and functioning of the human body, to acquire mechanisms of structure and neural movement regulation of the body, topography of human organs, interconnection systems.

Prerequisites

There is no need for specific foreground in anatomy. Completion of the study course requires general academic skills: ability to work with scientific literature, digital skills in e- learning environments, skills to plan research work independently.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Is familiar with the human skeleton - spine, chest, upper and lower limb bones.
2. Know how to name and display skeletal muscles - understand their attachment points to the skeletal and function. The functions are practical.
3. Explains the structure of the nervous system and its functional importance.
4. Understand topography, function, and operating principles of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems.

Skills

1.Display muscles, bones, parts of the brain on mulages, skeletons, anatomical preparations and images.

Competence

1.Able to analyse muscle function in different movements – which joints some muscles work in during different physical activities. Dismantle some movements in a particular joint. Able to engage in physical activity and health teaching with knowledge of human anatomy.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports and education specialist (preschool sports teacher) 2First levelLimited choice
Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist) 2First levelLimited choice