Outdoor Activities: Content and Methodology of Movement with Sports Equipment
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Develop students’ understanding of outdoor activities by navigating different sports equipment, such as skis, bicycle, scooter, etc. by learning theoretical and practical aspects thereof, in accordance with the State pre-school education guidelines and pre-school curriculum.
Preliminary Knowledge
Students need knowledge of the fundamentals of human functioning. Understanding the basics of organizing outdoor classes and organizing their activities. Ability to critically evaluate the best - possible solution in non-standard situations during outdoor classes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes, understands theories and regularities in outdoor activities when navigating sports equipment: ski, velo, scooter.
Examination • Independent work - Conspectus • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology
2.Describe the types of assessment of learning performance and their defining criteria for planning, organising and managing the sport and health of skiing and driving, taking into account safety regulations and outdoor environmental factors.
Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Examination
3.Explain methods, techniques and means by taking an individual approach to appropriate age, gender and level of development.
Examination • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions
4.Adapt the ski and driving equipment for sports and health activities based on outdoor environmental conditions and material technical equipment.
Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities
5.Analyse teaching methods, forms and technologies in teaching work and the consistency between the objectives of the training session, the means used and the results achieved.
Independent work - Conspectus • Examination • Conducting outdoor activities • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology
Skills
1.Demonstrates the movement of content in the pre-school curriculum with sports equipment (skiing, driving).
Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Conducting outdoor activities • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Independent work - Conspectus
2.Prepare an individual approach to choose the appropriate age stage for the development of children and the specific nature of teaching the content of the lesson for mobility by means of aids (skiing, driving).
Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Conducting outdoor activities • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology
3.Analyses the child’s achievement and personality growth.
Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Conducting outdoor activities • Examination
Competences
1.Able to plan an interdisciplinary and individualised learning process.
Examination • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Conducting outdoor activities • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology
2.Is able to critically analyse and evaluate pedagogical aids, methods, techniques and aids used, their conformity with the abilities of the child and educational objectives in health-promoting outdoor activities when navigating sports equipment.
Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Examination
3.Is able to take responsibility for classes, security of events in outdoor activities when navigating sports equipment.
Examination • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions
4.Able to provide feedback in the assessment of both child and personal activity.
Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Examination
5.Knowledge of learning aids and sports equipment by integrating health and safety content, other thematic areas, translational skills and values into outdoor activities.
Examination • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology
6.Identify and develop safety hazards and risks in different environments and situations in outdoor activities, take preventive safety measures when navigating sports equipment, selecting the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology • Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions • Independent work - Conspectus • Conducting outdoor activities • Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Independent work - Conspectus |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Plans and develops outdoor activity with sports equipment, including using modern technologies - mobile apps and/or GPS recording devices. The developed prospectus is a mandatory requirement for a successful course and activity management during training practice. Conducting outdoor activity in training practice is not permitted without a developed prospectus. Successful content of the Conspectus should include: +) the name of the outdoor activity for which age period the number of participants are expected to participate; +) purpose and task/tasks of outdoor kativity; +) description and regulations of outdoor activity; +) a schematic representation of the course of outdoor activism (drawing); +) determination and variation of the winner of outdoor acativity. In order for the prospectus to be counted, it is necessary to develop the above requirements specified in the content of the prospectus. You can get 10 points for a prospectus, but a successful score requires 5 points, which represents a score of 10% of the entire course’s score. |
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2.
Independent work - Conspectus |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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To adapt and develop outdoor activity (in winter) on skis or other sports equipment in winter conditions. The developed prospectus is a mandatory requirement for a successful course and activity management during training practice. Conducting outdoor activity in training practice is not permitted without a developed prospectus. Successful content of the Conspectus should include: +) the name of the outdoor activity for which age period the number of participants are expected to participate; +) purpose and task/tasks of outdoor kativity; +) description and regulations of outdoor activity; +) a schematic representation of the course of outdoor activism (drawing); +) determination and variation of the winner of outdoor acativity. In order for the prospectus to be counted, it is necessary to develop the above requirements specified in the content of the prospectus. You can get 10 points for a prospectus, but a successful score requires 5 points, which represents a score of 10% of the entire course’s score. |
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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.
Examination |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Targeted participation/activity in seminars and workshops strengthening knowledge, skills and competences. Actively participating in the study course during seminars and practical classes, performing exercise activities simultaneously analyse them in a reasoned manner and make proposals. To obtain a successful course it is necessary to provide feedback on seminars and practical classes - involvement in them, providing evaluation and recoimendications on various outdoor activities. |
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Conducting outdoor activities |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Training practice - conducting outdoor activities with a selected ride tool (bicycle, scooter, skateside, etc.). After successful plan - confirmation of the prospectus, the student realizes its content in outdoor activities for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. In order to obtain a successful rating, the following criteria must be met: +) the layout of outdoor activity and the layout of the classroom - safety conditions and evaluation thereof; +) the trainee’s posture (clothing - appropriate (sports), body language (according to the educator), language (clear, understandable and “bearing” diction), positive traits (motivation, individualisation, closing loopholes); +) implementation of the plan/prospectus (or fully appropriate or corrected (correction and creation of deficiencies); +) creative approach of the trainee in the management of outdoor activities and their implementation; +) age compliance. For a student, the study placement is mandatory for obtaining a successful assessment. |
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3.
Conducting outdoor activities in winter conditions |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Training practice - conducting winter outdoor activities with a selected ride tool (skis, sledges, etc.). After successful plan - confirmation of the prospectus, the student realizes its content in outdoor activities for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. In order to obtain a successful rating, the following criteria must be met: +) the layout of outdoor activity and the layout of the classroom - safety conditions and evaluation thereof; +) the trainee’s posture (clothing - appropriate (sports), body language (according to the educator), language (clear, understandable and “bearing” diction), positive traits (motivation, individualisation, closing loopholes); +) implementation of the plan/prospectus (or fully appropriate or corrected (correction and creation of deficiencies); +) creative approach of the trainee in the management of outdoor activities and their implementation; +) age compliance. For a student, the study placement is mandatory for obtaining a successful assessment. |
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Types of outdoor activities, selection, security, implementation, teaching methodology |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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The selection, content and methodology of outdoor activities - movement with sports equipment includes a test with 20 questions where questions will be presented with multiple answers, as well as questions where answers will need to be recorded themselves. To get a successful score on the test, you must answer correctly with at least 55% correct answers. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports clothing, footwear, equipment for skiing and riding – selection, preparation, care and use of aids.
Description
Describe skiing and driving sportswear, footwear, equipment and their selection, preparation, care and use of aids |
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Road traffic rules. Safety and protective equipment, hygiene and conditioning. Injuries, prevention, provision of first aid.
Description
Describe road traffic regulations. Safety technology and protective equipment, hygiene and rationing. Prevention and prevention of injuries, first aid. |
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Road traffic rules. Safety and protective equipment, hygiene and conditioning. Injuries, prevention, provision of first aid.
Description
Describe road traffic regulations. Safety technology and protective equipment, hygiene and rationing. Prevention and prevention of injuries, first aid. |
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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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Mastering skills in skiing movement types: 1. Classic technique. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, bump, depression, ledge, descent, gulley, stepping over, moving under, exercises on level ground and on the slope as a single person, in pairs, in groups, movement games.
Description
Seeing performance in learning the skills of skiing modes of travel: 1. knows how to name and execute classic steps. 2. know how to name and meet obstacle management: roughness, hilt, gully, cam, drop, ravine, breach, spill, flat exercise and slope one at a time, pairs, groups, motion play and games. |
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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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Mastering skills in skiing movement types: 1. Classic technique. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, bump, depression, ledge, descent, gulley, stepping over, moving under, exercises on level ground and on the slope as a single person, in pairs, in groups, movement games.
Description
Seeing performance in learning the skills of skiing modes of travel: 1. knows how to name and execute classic steps. 2. know how to name and meet obstacle management: roughness, hilt, gully, cam, drop, ravine, breach, spill, flat exercise and slope one at a time, pairs, groups, motion play and games. |
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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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Mastering skills in skiing movement types: 1. Classic technique. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, bump, depression, ledge, descent, gulley, stepping over, moving under, exercises on level ground and on the slope as a single person, in pairs, in groups, movement games.
Description
Seeing performance in learning the skills of skiing modes of travel: 1. knows how to name and execute classic steps. 2. know how to name and meet obstacle management: roughness, hilt, gully, cam, drop, ravine, breach, spill, flat exercise and slope one at a time, pairs, groups, motion play and games. |
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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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Mastering skills in skiing movement types: 1. Classic technique. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, bump, depression, ledge, descent, gulley, stepping over, moving under, exercises on level ground and on the slope as a single person, in pairs, in groups, movement games.
Description
Seeing performance in learning the skills of skiing modes of travel: 1. knows how to name and execute classic steps. 2. know how to name and meet obstacle management: roughness, hilt, gully, cam, drop, ravine, breach, spill, flat exercise and slope one at a time, pairs, groups, motion play and games. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Planning, organisation of ski lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sleighs, short skis, pads, boards, sandbags, photo-orientation, ski orientation, biathlon).
Description
Describe and analyse planning of ski classes and events, organizing using site terrain, outdoor activity features and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sledgehammers, short skis, pads, balls, sandbags, photo orientation, ski orientation, biathlon). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Planning, organisation of ski lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sleighs, short skis, pads, boards, sandbags, photo-orientation, ski orientation, biathlon).
Description
Describe and analyse planning of ski classes and events, organizing using site terrain, outdoor activity features and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sledgehammers, short skis, pads, balls, sandbags, photo orientation, ski orientation, biathlon). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Planning, organisation of ski lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sleighs, short skis, pads, boards, sandbags, photo-orientation, ski orientation, biathlon).
Description
Describe and analyse planning of ski classes and events, organizing using site terrain, outdoor activity features and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sledgehammers, short skis, pads, balls, sandbags, photo orientation, ski orientation, biathlon). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Planning, organisation of ski lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sleighs, short skis, pads, boards, sandbags, photo-orientation, ski orientation, biathlon).
Description
Describe and analyse planning of ski classes and events, organizing using site terrain, outdoor activity features and a variety of applicable sports equipment (sledgehammers, short skis, pads, balls, sandbags, photo orientation, ski orientation, biathlon). |
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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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Mastering of riding skills: 1. Starting, stopping, straight forward, turning, braking. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, kerb, slope.
Description
Seeing performance acquisition of driving skills: 1. know how to name and execute start, stop, straight forward, turn over, brake. 2. knows how to name and execute obstacle management: on rough, curbs, slopes. |
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Other
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Mastering of riding skills: 1. Starting, stopping, straight forward, turning, braking. 2. Overcoming obstacles: bumpy ground, kerb, slope.
Description
Seeing performance acquisition of driving skills: 1. know how to name and execute start, stop, straight forward, turn over, brake. 2. knows how to name and execute obstacle management: on rough, curbs, slopes. |
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2
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Planning, organisation of riding lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, kick scooters, skateboards).
Description
Organise planning of driving classes and events, using the terrain of the site, outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment as the basis for organisation (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, self-bikes, skateboards). |
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Contact hours
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2
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Topics
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Planning, organisation of riding lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, kick scooters, skateboards).
Description
Organise planning of driving classes and events, using the terrain of the site, outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment as the basis for organisation (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, self-bikes, skateboards). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Planning, organisation of riding lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, kick scooters, skateboards).
Description
Organise planning of driving classes and events, using the terrain of the site, outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment as the basis for organisation (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, self-bikes, skateboards). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Planning, organisation of riding lessons and events using the terrain, equipment for outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, kick scooters, skateboards).
Description
Organise planning of driving classes and events, using the terrain of the site, outdoor activities and a variety of applicable sports equipment as the basis for organisation (scooters, bicycles, tricycles, self-bikes, skateboards). |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Use of exercises, games in mastering and improving of skills of movement with sports equipment (skiing and riding).
Description
Organises exercises, games, application of games and movement with sports equipment (skiing and driving) in the acquisition and development of skills. |
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Topics
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Use of exercises, games in mastering and improving of skills of movement with sports equipment (skiing and riding).
Description
Organises exercises, games, application of games and movement with sports equipment (skiing and driving) in the acquisition and development of skills. |
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Contact hours
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Use of exercises, games in mastering and improving of skills of movement with sports equipment (skiing and riding).
Description
Organises exercises, games, application of games and movement with sports equipment (skiing and driving) in the acquisition and development of skills. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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Topics
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Use of exercises, games in mastering and improving of skills of movement with sports equipment (skiing and riding).
Description
Organises exercises, games, application of games and movement with sports equipment (skiing and driving) in the acquisition and development of skills. |
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Creating criteria for assessing skills of movement with sports equipment for assessing children’s performance.
Description
Describe the type of movement of sports equipment for establishing criteria for the assessment of skills of children. |
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Self-control and safety when moving with sports equipment (hiking, outdoor activity events).
Description
At the same time, promote self-control and safety of movement with sports equipment (hiking, outdoor activities). |
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Self-control and safety when moving with sports equipment (hiking, outdoor activity events).
Description
At the same time, promote self-control and safety of movement with sports equipment (hiking, outdoor activities). |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Bula-Biteniece, I., Jansone, R. & Piech, K. (2013). Bērns un sports pirmsskolā. Rīga, RaKa, 238 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums).
Grants, J. (2007). Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga, RaKa, 157lpp.
Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Rīga, RaKA, 526lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Noteikumi par valsts pirmsskolas izglītības vadlīnijām un pirmsskolas izglītības programmu paraugiem (2018). Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 716.
Additional Reading
10. Mācīsimies sadarbojoties. (1998). Rīga, Studiju grāmata, 129lpp.
13. Karlovska, R., & Martinsone, U. (1999). Kustību aktivitātes. Vingrojumi iztēles un fizisko spēju attīstībai. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 107lpp.
3. Grants, J. (1995). Rotaļas un spēles uz slēpēm. Rīga, LSPA, 60lpp.
5. Kjaspere, V., & Šime, Z. (2015). Jaunajam velosipēdistam.Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 48lpp.
4. Grants, J. (1997). Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns. Rīga, Studiju grāmata, 215lpp.