Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Professional Development in Qualification Recreation Specialist I
Course Code
LSPA_445
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
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
Familiarisation of the specific nature of the activities of a recreational specialist, creation of awareness of the forms and types of outdoor recreational activities, conduct of recreational activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
In the professional Bachelor’s programme of sports science, students need knowledge of human functioning, aspects of pedagogical and psychological issues, which give students the opportunity to understand the movements to be performed, leisure time in physical activities. Knowledge of English is required at a sufficient level to read industry literature and guide course terminology in English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will describe and analyse the professional activity mission of the recreational specialist.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in recreational activities
2.Students will analyse the recreational impact of outdoor environmental factors and the principles for organising environmentally friendly events, and the importance of environmental protection.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • Recreational activities in my city • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in seminars during classes
3.Students will demonstrate knowledge in the theoretical basics of recreation and leisure organisation.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • EU Recreation Officer • Recreational activities in my city • Participation in recreational activities
4.Students will discuss in a reasoned way the types of recreational activities, their impact on a person’s physical, psychological and social well-being.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • Recreational activities in my city • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in seminars during classes
5.Students compare the needs of target groups (children, young people, adults, seniors) and appropriate recreational activities within them.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • EU Recreation Officer • Recreational activities in my city • Participation in recreational activities
Skills
1.Select personal inventory for participation in recreational outdoor activities and assess the importance of physical fitness.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in seminars during classes
2.Selects and customizes recreation methods for different target groups.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in recreational activities
3.Evaluate the effectiveness of recreational activities and participant engagement.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in seminars during classes
Competences
1.Students are able to assess the importance of physical fitness in recreational activities.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in recreational activities
2.The student will apply the principles of safety, health promotion and sustainable environmental use to recreation.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • Participation in seminars during classes
3.Students plan, organise and manage recreational activity for different groups of society.
Individual work and tests
Participation in seminars during classes • Participation in recreational activities
4.Students are able to take responsibility for the quality, safety and wellbeing of recreational activities.
Individual work and tests
Participation in recreational activities • EU Recreation Officer • Participation in seminars during classes
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.
EU Recreation Officer |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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To describe in free form my vision, what a professional recreational professional should be and what I will be in 10 years (provisional vision). Describe possible directions as a recreational specialist. Essay volume is 2 pp. |
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2.
Recreational activities in my city |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Develop a presentation on recreational opportunities on the home side. The length of the presumption is 12-15 slides, the duration of the presentation is No10-15 minutes. |
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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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1.
Participation in seminars during classes |
30.00% from total grade
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Test
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Participation (active) in seminars, group work: +) individually develop recreational activities and present them to others +) by dividing responsibility groups to develop recreational activities and practicing with other students. +) Active discussion on theoretical aspects of recreation and practical and theoretical interactions by organising recreational activities |
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2.
Participation in recreational activities |
40.00% from total grade
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Test
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Participation in recreational activities organised by students of other student years - feedback (submit a completed form): +) Fukshi +) afternoon of sporting activities +) Hallowe’ en +) Christmas event +) Valentine’s Day event +) tour +) foot hike +) waterfront hike +) bike touring hike +) manoeuvre in quadata +) recreation camp +) night track participation in at least 8 events for maximum rating |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
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Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
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Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
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Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
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The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
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Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
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Study room
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Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
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Test
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation - recreational opportunities on my home side
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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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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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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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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Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
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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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The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
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On site
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Study room
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Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
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Study room
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Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
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Study room
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Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
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Test
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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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Seminar - philosophy, development, opportunities and sustainability of recreation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
|
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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
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
|
-
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Tourism personal equipment and gear.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
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Test
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation - recreational opportunities on my home side
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
|
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
|
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
|
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
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Test
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Seminar - philosophy, development, opportunities and sustainability of recreation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pētersone A, Ušča M, Pusvilka A, Krastiņa S. “Videi draudzīgu pasākumu organizēšana.” Rokasgrāmata. 2015
2.
„Rekreācijas speciālists” profesijas standarts
3.
Being, play, leisure, and recreation
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The role of moral philosophy in shaping visitors’ fairness perceptions of recreation fees: A case study of Indiana Dunes National Park in the U.S.
Additional Reading
1.
Tūrisma likums
2.
Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģija LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS SAEIMA līdz 2030. gadam.
3.
Kļaviņš M., Nikodemus O., Seglinš V., Melecis V., Vircavs M., Abolina K. Vides zinātne. Rīga: LU apgāds, 2008.- 599 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)