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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Juris Grants
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Science; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Health care sciences and services; Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports

Objective

Develop and promote students’ understanding of apitherapy opportunities in the context of physical activity and sport, and develop the skills to apply bee products to strengthening the health and capacity of athletes based on scientific evidence.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology and Sports Science.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is familiar with the theoretical basics of apiterapia, bee products and their physiological effects.

Skills

1.Knows how to select and apply bee products during periods of training, competition and renewal.

Competence

1.1. Able to critically analyse scientific research on the efficacy of apitherapy in sport.
2. Can justify the therapy approach chosen in cooperation with athletes and sports specialists.
3. Able to identify and assess risks through the use of bee products (awareness of allergies to bee products).