Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.4.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Content of Customized Physical Activity Programs

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_151
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Nadija Strazdiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Academy of Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Provide basic knowledge of planning, evaluation, implementation, cross-assessment and assessment of the necessity of modifications to the teaching process of the inclusive sports and health class. Provide knowledge of the critical thinking approach to tailored physical activity (PFA) education. To provide knowledge of the setting of measurable targets for students with special educational needs (SEN).

Preliminary Knowledge

General secondary education.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explains the principles for planning, implementing and evaluating an inclusive sports and health lesson.

Individual work and tests

Quiz - planning inclusive sports and health hour

2.Explains the approach of critical thinking in adjusted physical activity (PFA) education.

3.Describes the principles for setting measurable learning goals for learners with special educational needs (SEN).

Skills

1.Plans for a tailored sports and health training process according to the individual needs of learners.

Individual work and tests

Quiz - planning inclusive sports and health hour

2.Develop an individual sports and health education plan for a learner with special educational needs.

3.Select and apply appropriate communication and teaching strategies in working with learners with special educational needs.

Competences

1.Assess the relevance of the learning process and the teaching strategies used to the individual needs of learners.

2.Individual assessment of achievements according to the individual Education Plan (IIP) shall be applied.

3.Independently and in cooperation with others, plan, implement and improve a tailored sports and health learning process, taking responsibility for the pedagogical decisions taken.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Practical work – setting measurable goals for learners with special educational needs
60.00% from total grade
10 points

Students (in groups 3-5) develop three practical works on formulating measurable learning goals for learners with special educational needs, prepare theoretical justification, collect and analyse data, interpret results and draw conclusions.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Quiz - planning inclusive sports and health hour
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Students shall analyse in writing the importance of the critical thinking approach in the education of adjusted physical activity and its use in the pedagogical process. The work shall be performed individually.
2.

Quiz - planning inclusive sports and health hour
20.00% from total grade
10 points

The student shall analyse in writing the principles of planning, implementation, evaluation and adaptation of the inclusive sports and health lesson. The work shall be performed individually.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning, assessment, implementation, midterm assessment of an inclusive sports and health class, assessment of the need for modifications in the study process.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Critical thinking approach in APA education.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Critical thinking approach in APA education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Critical thinking approach in APA education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Critical thinking approach in APA education.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

First aid ABC.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

First aid ABC.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.

2.

Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (Eds.). (2017). Adapted Physical Education and Sport (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1.–5. nodaļa, 11.–14. nodaļa.

3.

Block, M. E. (2016). Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Education. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. 1.–8. nodaļa.

4.

Horvat, M., Kelly, L., Block, M., & Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1.–4. nodaļa.

Additional Reading

1.

Lieberman, L. J. (2007). Paraeducators in physical education: A training guide to roles and responsibilities. Reston, VA: American Association of Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR).

2.

Haegele, J. A., & Lieberman, L. J. (2020). Essentials of Teaching Adapted Physical Education: Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Other Information Sources

1.

Horvat, M., Kelly, L., Block, M., & Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. 2nd ed. With Web Resource, Human Kinetics