Sports for Health (SUUK_091)
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge and practical skills for application of physical exercises in health promotion and building physical capacity.
Prerequisites
Preliminary knowledge of physical activities is preferable but the knowledge may also be obtained during the study process.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• tell about different exercises and types of classes and their application in order to improve the health;
• outline the methodology of aerobic workout, strength workout, flexibility and balance exercises;
• evaluate the content of various sports classes;
• tell about different sports games and their role in health improvement;
• list the basic rules of the sports games taught;
• explain the importance of proper breathing while performing strength exercises;
• explain the need for correct posture, movement culture and flexibility in everday life.
On completion of the study course the student will be able to:
• use aerobic, strength and muscle stretching exercises for health improvement, control the work of muscles and monitor the exercise load;
• understand their feelings, control the heart rate during sports classes;
• demonstrate basic techniques of the sports game methodology;
• evaluate the effects of various sports games on the human body;
• use the big and small fitness balls, balance pads, gym sticks, dumbbells, barbells, gym ropes and other equipment for improvement and strengthening of the muscles of the body;
• create presentations of various exercise sets using the fitness equipment;
• acquire understanding of the balance between physical load and nutrition in weight control and weight reduction.
Using the acquired knowledge and skills the students will be able to assess the uses of different types of sports activities to improve their health and physical fitness and will be competent to persuade the public and show the role and need for physical exercises in the modern society.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Daina Lazdeniece, Irēna Upeniece | |
| Dentistry, ZF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Daina Lazdeniece, Irēna Upeniece | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 3 | Master’s | Limited choice |
