Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Content and Methodology of Outdoor and Adventure Activity IV - Sticking
Course Code
LSPA_232
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To enable students to acquire basic theoretical and practical knowledge in outdoor and adventure activities (Nordic walking), according to the content of general education school studies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of foreign languages at a sufficient level to understand the specialised literature, in English and also in Latvian. Anatomy, basic physiology.
Knowledge, skills and skills are required when starting the study course, in accordance with the standard of general secondary education in sport at last.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the facts, understands theories and patterns in outdoor and adventure activities (Nordic walking). Knows learning strategies, methods and techniques. Understands the ways in which learning performance is assessed and the criteria for determining it.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Analyzing Nordic walking technique
Skills
1.Uses various learning methods, techniques and study aids to master the content of the subject and develop general skills. Builds a supportive study environment, respecting the principles of confidentiality and privacy. Organises situations close to real life in the study process. Chooses appropriate methods for assessing learning achievements Nordic walking activities.
Individual work and tests
Analyzing Nordic walking technique • Examination • Individual work • Practice
Competences
1.Creatively organizes the learning environment and selects appropriate teaching and learning resources for outdoor Nordic walking activities, integrating health and safety content, cross-curricular subject areas, transversal skills, and values. Critically selects and purposefully applies a variety of teaching methods, technologies, and methodological materials, adapting them to learners' needs and the intended learning outcomes.
Individual work and tests
Analyzing Nordic walking technique • Examination • Practice
2.Justifies the role of feedback, formative assessment, and summative assessment in achieving learning objectives and evaluating intended learning outcomes. Identifies and evaluates safety hazards and risks in different environments and situations during Nordic walking and other outdoor and adventure activities, applying appropriate safety measures.
Individual work and tests
Analyzing Nordic walking technique • Examination • Practice
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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During studies, students plan outdoor activity with basic walking skills using lecture material and other sources of information, including using modern technologies - mobile apps and or GPS recording devices. Detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the e-studies. |
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Analyzing Nordic walking technique |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Using lecture material and other sources of information, develop evaluation of his or her nordic walking technique (according to medium materials) by developing methodologies for improvement of the relevant technique (exercises, dosing), recommendations. Detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the e-studies. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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Examination |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written test sums up all the topics learned during the course. Detailed evaluation criteria are indicated in e-studies |
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2.
Practice |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independently develop and practice exercises intended for the acquisition of walking techniques, critically evaluate the performance of themselves and colleagues and use the resulting feedback for professional development. Detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the e-studies. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to outdoor and adventure activity content and methodology IV - Nordic walking
Description
Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities. |
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Study room
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Lecture
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Study room
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Unaided Work
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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On site
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Topics
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
38 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to outdoor and adventure activity content and methodology IV - Nordic walking
Description
Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to outdoor and adventure activity content and methodology IV - Nordic walking
Description
Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
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Consultation
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking in Latvia and the world. Nordic walking techniques
Description
Characterisation of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world types of Nordic techniques. Equipment selection and care |
|
Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
|
Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
|
Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Nordic walking learning methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, teaching methods and techniques for people of different physical and technical fitness, including school-age youth - in accordance with the characteristics of the age group, learning tasks and achievable results. Movement games and games with Nordic walking elements. |
|
Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of Nordic wakcing teaching for people of different ages, genders and preparedness.
Description
Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Developing a lesson plan for outdoor Nordic walking activities and conducting the lesson in practice
Description
Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
38 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju materiāli e-studijās
2.
Mendenhall, Wanda. Nordic walking therapy : revitalize your body and mind, a comprehensive guide to harnessing nature’s cure for fitness, stress relief, and total well-being. 2024Suitable for English stream
3.
K. Meternihas. "Nūjošana : saudzējošs un efektīvs spēka treniņš ". Zvaigzne ABC, 2010
4.
Arem, Tim. Nordic Walking : a total body experience . [Charleston, SC] : BookSurge Publishing, 2006.Suitable for English stream
5.
Suzanne Nottingham, Alexandra JurasinNordic walking for total fitness /. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2010.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Gormley, Barb. The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking : for beginner, intermediate & advanced exercisers . 2019Suitable for English stream
2.
Nūjo vesels! (2009). Praktiski padomi iesācējiem, Rīga, 36,6C.
3.
Ciekurs, K., & Smila B. (2014). Nūjošanas tehnikas analīze. Metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA.
4.
Nūjošana. (2017). Metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA.
Other Information Sources
1.
Žurnāls 36,6 C
2.
Nūjotājiem
3.
INWASuitable for English stream
4.
Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 747. Rīgā 2018. gada 27. novembrī (prot. Nr. 56 38. §).