Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Outdoor Activities II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_493
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To develop a comprehensive understanding of winter sports for students – cross-country skiing as well as the principles of camp organisation by learning their theoretical and practical aspects. Provide in-depth knowledge and professional skills in cross-country skiing modes, as well as in the efficient planning and management of winter activities for students of different ages and genders, promoting student motivation and involvement in winter activities.

Preliminary Knowledge

Students of the professional Bachelor’s programme need knowledge of human functioning, which gives students the opportunity to understand the movements to be made, the foundations of the ski sport and the didactic. Knowledge of English is required at a sufficient level to read the scientific literature of the sector and guide the terminology of the course in English.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Lists ski sports and cross-country ski movements, their main activities and names in Latvian and English.

Individual work and tests

Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps Skiing - theoretical test Skiing - practical tests

2.Explain the conditions for selecting and preparing a ski area for teaching types of movement, organising ski events, observing the basic principles of safe operation, ethics and interdisciplinarity, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - practical tests Skiing - theoretical test

3.Justify the conditions for the selection of ski equipment in accordance with the basic principles of biomechanics, the preparation thereof for classes, the practice of maintenance and storage of the inventory.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - theoretical test

4.Adapt the methodology for teaching and fitness of cross-country skiing to work with a contingent of different ages and genders, taking into account the legalities of exercise theory, psychology and physiology.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - theoretical test

5.Explains the benefits of cross-country skiing interdisciplinary in increasing fitness and promoting health with examples, physiology, psychology, biomechanics.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - theoretical test Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps

6.Analyses the role of camp in the formation and comprehensive development of human personality, following an interdisciplinary approach in psychological, physiological and pedagogical aspects.

Individual work and tests

Camp content Plan Camp management - a test of theoretical knowledge

7.Explains the principles of building the contents of the camps in accordance with the Cabinet regulations of the Republic of Latvia - legal aspects.

Individual work and tests

Camp management - a test of theoretical knowledge

8.The procedures for organising and operating child camps in Latvia shall be described.

Individual work and tests

Camp management - a test of theoretical knowledge Camp content Plan

9.Analyse the types of camps, the stages of the organisation of camps and describe the specificities and content creation in both Latvian and English.

Individual work and tests

Camp management - a test of theoretical knowledge Camp content Plan Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc.

Skills

1.Demonstrate the types of ski travel by being able to explain movement elements in Latvian and English languages and determine the efficiency of their application according to the terrain of the environment and climatic conditions.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - practical tests Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps

2.Analyse inaccuracies in the mode of movement in the performance and apply exercises to prevent them.

Individual work and tests

Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps

3.Prepare the ski equipment according to the ski style and climatic conditions.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - practical tests

4.Pedagogical skills shall be applied in planning and conducting of ski classes, outdoor winter activities, observation and evaluation, observing interdisciplinary discipline in the context of pedagogy, psychology, physiology.

5.Create the content of the camp by selecting the purpose of the camp, the activities best suited to the characteristics of age and sex and physical fitness, to create a plan of the content of the camp in conformity with the interdisciplinary regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia of Psychology, pedagogy, Physiology.

Individual work and tests

Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc. Camp content Plan

6.Knows how to work as a team in organizing and implementing camp content.

Individual work and tests

Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc.

Competences

1.Able to evaluate and use skiing as a means of promoting physical fitness and health by understanding the dynamics of physiological, psychological changes.

2.Able to demonstrate appropriate methodology in the pedagogical and psychological aspects, and I understand the role of ski and outdoor winter activities.

3.Able to take, justify decisions and perform professional duties in the management and organisation of ski classes and winter events on skis, taking into account interdisciplinarity, including in the organisation of activities.

Individual work and tests

Skiing - practical tests

4.Perform innovative professional and research activities in the teaching of skiing and issues of benefits in primary school, general educational schools and residents - physical activity, health promotion and promotion, promoting biomechanical, physiological, pedagogical, didactic, as well as psychological principles.

Individual work and tests

Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps

5.Able to develop criteria and test methods for evaluating the growth of learners, taking into account the pedagogical approach to evaluating innovation.

6.Expertly analyse and evaluate the extracted camp content and the impact of activities on the overall development of personality.

Individual work and tests

Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc. Camp content Plan

7.Knowledge of the binding legislation for the organisation of camps.

Individual work and tests

Camp content Plan Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc.

8.Draft camps shall be developed and presented, describing the stages of construction and implementation thereof, taking into account the basic pedagogical and psychological principles.

Individual work and tests

Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc. Camp content Plan

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Laboratory work - video analysis assessment of ski travel steps

20.00% from total grade
Test

During the course, students study literature independently in both Latvian and English languages, prepare for theoretical and practical tests and practical tasks. Using digital solutions, video filming and technical analysis of skiing modes with video analysis software shall be performed. Based on the results of the technical analysis, exercises to address deficiencies shall be developed in accordance with basic biomechanical principles.

2.

Camp content Plan

20.00% from total grade
Test

Assignment: Selection of legends of children’s recreation and adventure camps, creation of content, selection of activities appropriate to the purpose of the camp applying a cross-cutting principle and establishment of a camp content plan taking into account pedagogical. physiological and psychological aspects

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Skiing - theoretical test

20.00% from total grade
Test

Ski sports, cross-country skiing; movement techniques, terminology in Latvian and English languages; the selection and preparation of the inventory; safety regulations; selection, placement and design of ski classes and winter events; the application of skills and competences in the professional activities of a sector specialist in the organisation and management of ski classes, events and activities; the benefits of skiing in improving physical fitness and promoting health by taking into account pedagogical, didactic, psychological, physiological and biomechanical aspects.

2.

Camp management - a test of theoretical knowledge

10.00% from total grade
Test

Camp, legislation and laws and regulations related to the organisation of child camps. Teaching staff at the camp. Documentation at the camp. Types of camps and specifics of content creation, camp objectives, tasks, method selection taking into account pedagogical, didactic, physiological aspects. Camp legend, intrigue. Group development phases and temporitms (days, weeks). Building a camp project. There are 10 multiple-choice questions planned for the test.

3.

Skiing - practical tests

20.00% from total grade
Test

Demonstration of practical steps and movement styles using terminology in both Latvian and English languages. Participation in competitions and/or ski touring according to the pedagogical, psychological and physiological aspects. Training practice respecting the observance of didactic techniques and psychological aspects.

4.

Camp training - project presentations, organisation of events, morning rustles, posters - wall newspapers, etc.

10.00% from total grade
Test

Presentation of the content of camp projects, development of advertisements (marketing), organisation of events, evaluation of events, development of wall newspapers - posters, organisation and evaluation of the morning rose taking into account adherence to basic pedagogical and psychological principles.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of ski sports in Latvian and English languages, history, development, prospects in Latvia and the world.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of ski sports in Latvian and English languages, history, development, prospects in Latvia and the world.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of types of cross-country skiing travel in Latvian and English languages and teaching methodology.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Terminology of cross-country skiing in Latvian and English languages, characterisation of the techniques and basic activities of modes of movement from the biomechanical and physiological aspect.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Safety regulations, injury prevention, provision of first aid in accordance with the basic principles of sports medicine and first aid.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Safety regulations, injury prevention, provision of first aid in accordance with the basic principles of sports medicine and first aid.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Characterisation of the ski equipment in accordance with the principles of biomechanics, selection thereof, preparation for classes and competitions, storage and maintenance of the equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Demonstration of the method of cross-country skiing is considered to be technical elements and terminology in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Selection, preparation and placement of ski classes and other winter events taking into account didactic, psychological and physiological aspects.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Participation in winter events – hiking, competitions, playthings, trainees, games.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Ways to ski - developing and adapting classical style teaching and learning exercises at school.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Ways to ski - designing and adapting freestyle teaching and learning exercises at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The nature of warm-up in skiing accentuates adherence to the basic principles of physiology and pedagogy and psychology. Games and playthings according to the interdisciplinary approaches of sports lessons.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The specifics of the warm-up in skiing, the definition of physiological and didactic justification. To teach techniques in accordance with biomechanical principles. Games and playthings.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The specifics of the warm-up in skiing, the definition of physiological and didactic justification. To teach techniques in accordance with biomechanical principles. Games and playthings.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical and psychological skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical and psychological skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical and psychological skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part (practical tests).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part (practical tests).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part (practical tests).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part. Presentation of assignments on the classification of techniques and tactics in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part. Presentation of assignments on the classification of techniques and tactics in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part. Presentation of assignments on the classification of techniques and tactics in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part. Presentation of assignments on the classification of techniques and tactics in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Description of the content necessary to acquire the organisation of camps, evaluation criteria. Camp, legislation and laws and regulations related to the organisation of child camps. Cabinet Regulation 981.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Description of the content necessary to acquire the organisation of camps, evaluation criteria. Camp, legislation and laws and regulations related to the organisation of child camps. Cabinet Regulation 981.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Description of the content necessary to acquire the organisation of camps, evaluation criteria. Camp, legislation and laws and regulations related to the organisation of child camps. Cabinet Regulation 981.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Documentation in the camp: Teaching staff in the camp, taking into account psychological and pedagogical aspects, duties; Types of camps their wording in Latvian and English languages; Specificity of camp content creation, camp objectives, tasks, selection of methods in Latvian and English languages.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Documentation in the camp: Teaching staff in the camp, taking into account psychological and pedagogical aspects, duties; Types of camps their wording in Latvian and English languages; Specificity of camp content creation, camp objectives, tasks, selection of methods in Latvian and English languages.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Documentation in the camp: Teaching staff in the camp, taking into account psychological and pedagogical aspects, duties; Types of camps their wording in Latvian and English languages; Specificity of camp content creation, camp objectives, tasks, selection of methods in Latvian and English languages.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Create camp content: Camp legend, intrigue, characterisation; Group development phases and temporitms (days, weeks), including psychological and pedagogical aspects. Building a camp project. Inspection work. Practical seminars in camp – planning, organising, conducting of camp events Presentation of children’s camp projects in Latvian or English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Create camp content: Camp legend, intrigue, characterisation; Group development phases and temporitms (days, weeks), including psychological and pedagogical aspects. Building a camp project. Inspection work. Practical seminars in camp – planning, organising, conducting of camp events Presentation of children’s camp projects in Latvian or English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Create camp content: Camp legend, intrigue, characterisation; Group development phases and temporitms (days, weeks), including psychological and pedagogical aspects. Building a camp project. Inspection work. Practical seminars in camp – planning, organising, conducting of camp events Presentation of children’s camp projects in Latvian or English.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
50 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of ski sports in Latvian and English languages, history, development, prospects in Latvia and the world.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of types of cross-country skiing travel in Latvian and English languages and teaching methodology.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Terminology of cross-country skiing in Latvian and English languages, characterisation of the techniques and basic activities of modes of movement from the biomechanical and physiological aspect.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Safety regulations, injury prevention, provision of first aid in accordance with the basic principles of sports medicine and first aid.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Characterisation of the ski equipment in accordance with the principles of biomechanics, selection thereof, preparation for classes and competitions, storage and maintenance of the equipment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Demonstration of the method of cross-country skiing is considered to be technical elements and terminology in Latvian and English.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of ski sports in Latvian and English languages, history, development, prospects in Latvia and the world.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Selection, preparation and placement of ski classes and other winter events taking into account didactic, psychological and physiological aspects.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Participation in winter events – hiking, competitions, playthings, trainees, games.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Ways to ski - developing and adapting classical style teaching and learning exercises at school.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The nature of warm-up in skiing accentuates adherence to the basic principles of physiology and pedagogy and psychology. Games and playthings according to the interdisciplinary approaches of sports lessons.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The specifics of the warm-up in skiing, the definition of physiological and didactic justification. To teach techniques in accordance with biomechanical principles. Games and playthings.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical and psychological skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part (practical tests).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice for the acquisition of pedagogical skills and hourly management competences – management and analysis of the introductory part and main part. Presentation of assignments on the classification of techniques and tactics in Latvian and English.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Description of the content necessary to acquire the organisation of camps, evaluation criteria. Camp, legislation and laws and regulations related to the organisation of child camps. Cabinet Regulation 981.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Documentation in the camp: Teaching staff in the camp, taking into account psychological and pedagogical aspects, duties; Types of camps their wording in Latvian and English languages; Specificity of camp content creation, camp objectives, tasks, selection of methods in Latvian and English languages.
Create camp content: Camp legend, intrigue, characterisation; Group development phases and temporitms (days, weeks), including psychological and pedagogical aspects. Building a camp project. Inspection work. Practical seminars in camp – planning, organising, conducting of camp events Presentation of children’s camp projects in Latvian or English.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Grants J. (2007). Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga: RAKA.157 lpp (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Krauksta D., Šūtavs V., Grants J., Ukins V. (1999). Slēpošana (I d). Rīga: LSPA. 78 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Grants J., Ukins V. (2001). Slēpošana (2 d.). Rīga: LSPA. 96 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Grants J. (1997). Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns. Rīga: Mācību grāmata. 215 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Bērnu nometņu organizēšanas un darbības kārtība. MK noteikumi Nr.981.

6.

Uda, S., Miyamoto, N., Hirose, K., Nakano, H., Stöggl, T., Linnamo, V., Lindinger, S., & Takeda, M. (2024). Cross-Country Ski Skating Style Sub-Technique Detection and Skiing Characteristic Analysis on Snow Using High-Precision GNSS. Sensors,Suitable for English stream

7.

Nometņu vadītāja rokasgrāmata. Metodiskais materiāls.-Rīga: VISC, 2011

8.

Kevin Grande, Hugues Séraphin, (2024) Children's recreation as a comparative advantage tool for camping businesses, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and TourismSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Sporta spēles skolā. J. Kupča red. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 1991 . - 82.-102. lpp.

2.

Lynch, By Kristie. (2021), "Ice Skating (Figure Skating) 101: A Lifelong Fitness Activity!." Strategies 34.4., 19-27lppSuitable for English stream

3.

Domiņa L. “Svētku scenāriji”. Pētergailis, 2006

4.

Liepiņa I., Smukā I. „Metodiskie ieteikumi aktīvās atpūtas un fizisko aktivitāšu pasākumiem lokālās administratīvās teritorijās (pašvaldībās)”. SVA, LR Izglītības ministrija, 2008.

5.

Mattock J. (2024), Ice Hockey Basics: A Beginners Guide, Staten House, 203.lpp.Suitable for English stream

6.

Ball A., Ball B. (2018), Basic Camp Management: An Introduction to Camp Administration (9th Edition), Healthy Learning, 500.lpp.Suitable for English stream

7.

Krauksta D., Rudzītis R., Grants J., Ukins V. (2002). Slēpošana (3 d). Rīga: LSPA. 50 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)