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About Study Course

ECTS:9
Course supervisor:Juris Grants
Study type:Part-time (Off site), Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Part-time (Off site), Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports

Objective

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of anatomy, sports physiology, sports biomechanics and ergonomics. Basic skills in cyclic movements (cross-country skiing, walking, running, Nordic walking, swimming).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Defines the directions of preparation for the sport;
Knows the technique of the sport, its biomechanical structure and the methodology for improving the technique, planning and organizing the training and competition process;
Knows how to plan the training process according to age training

Skills

1.Demonstrate the technique of movement in a sport (cross-country skiing, biathlon)

Competence

1.Knowledge of the performance technique of the sport, teaching, learning and training methodology.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports Coach 2First levelLimited choice