Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Recreational Basics and Resources
Course Code
LSPA_062
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
Daina Krauksta
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To enable students to master the qualification of a recreation specialist who can strategically and analytically formulate at professional level the nature, objectives and functions of recreation on the basis of historical development of society, the social and economic potential of recreational activities, the quality of life of the population, the recreation policy in the country and the world.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge, skills and abilities in the sector-specific courses of the professional Bachelor’s programme “Sports Science” – pedagogy, psychology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, foundations and didactics of athletic disciplines, recreation PIQ courses and C courses in the years of studies I, II, III.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. To strategically and analytically formulate at professional level the nature, objectives and functions of recreation on the basis of historical development of society, the social and economic potential of recreational activities, the quality of life of the population, the recreation policy and laws and regulation in the country, Europe and the world. 2. Interaction of recreation and the recreation process with other branches of science, the benefits of recreation in physical, emotional and mental recovery, improving health. 3. Description of recreational activities, their needs, accessibility and motivating factors for choosing, according to gender and age. 4. Latvian and European initiatives in the field of recreation (laws and regulations for promoting public physical activity, health and sports, tourism, environmental protection, use of cultural and historical resources, business). 5. Recreative resources. Synergy between recreation and tourism, recreational and tourism resources. 6. Natural, cultural and historical resources. Capacity, sustainability and availability of resources. 7. Recreational activity venues, recreative resources in Latvia and the EU, in the world. 8. Specifics of the activities and professional ethics of a recreation specialist.
Skills
1.1. Ability to justify the nature of recreation and the use of recreative resources in mental, emotional and physical recovery, health improvement. 2. Independently uses knowledge and skills in selective recreative resources for appropriate recreational activities and to customer’s needs and abilities. 3. Ability to justify the nature, need and benefits of recreation, the physical mental and emotional recovery of a person. 4. Ability to assess qualitative and quantitative aspects of natural resources/objects according to recreation needs. 5. Ability to carry out creative and innovative professional and research activity using theoretically learned foundations and resources of recreation.
Competences
1.1. Ability to analyse and interpret the nature of recreation, policy documents and laws and regulations related to recreation. 2. Ability to see, identify and assess the availability, capacity and sustainability of environmental resources. 3. Ability to communicate with the public about recreation, recreational resources, the use of ways and means in physical, mental and emotional recovery of people. 4. Ability to encourage public use of recreational services. 5. Ability to use the knowledge and skills in scientific research. 6. Continuous improvement of professional competence, learning in line with recent trends in the field of recreation. 7. Ability to present material, justify, argument and interpret with theoretical aspects and practical experience.
Assessment
Individual work
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Lectures, practical classes, independent learning, seminars, interim examinations, final examination – examination.
Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Student independently prepare for seminar classes and interim examinations.
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Examination
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The total assessment is summative.
Independent learning; final examination.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Recreational actions, activities, their classification and factors determining their choice – personal, social and casual, opportunity factors
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Introduction. Objectives and tasks of the study course Foundations and Resources of Recreation. Preparation aspects, areas of activity of recreation specialists. Professional ethics of the activity of a recreation specialist. Social and economic importance of recreation in restoring a person’s physical, emotional and mental abilities.
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Recreational actions, activities, their classification and factors determining their choice – personal, social and casual, opportunity factors
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Recreation needs and motives. Phenomenon of recreational outdoor activities – nature, physical activities.
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Recreation needs and motives. Phenomenon of recreational outdoor activities – nature, physical activities.
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Introduction. Objectives and tasks of the study course Foundations and Resources of Recreation. Preparation aspects, areas of activity of recreation specialists. Professional ethics of the activity of a recreation specialist. Social and economic importance of recreation in restoring a person’s physical, emotional and mental abilities.
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Recreational actions, activities, their classification and factors determining their choice – personal, social and casual, opportunity factors
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Emergence of recreation, terminology, functions, multidisciplinary system of recreation. Recreation as science. Free time, leisure time and recreation time.
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Introduction. Objectives and tasks of the study course Foundations and Resources of Recreation. Preparation aspects, areas of activity of recreation specialists. Professional ethics of the activity of a recreation specialist. Social and economic importance of recreation in restoring a person’s physical, emotional and mental abilities.
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Recreation needs and motives. Phenomenon of recreational outdoor activities – nature, physical activities.
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Emergence of recreation, terminology, functions, multidisciplinary system of recreation. Recreation as science. Free time, leisure time and recreation time.
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Emergence of recreation, terminology, functions, multidisciplinary system of recreation. Recreation as science. Free time, leisure time and recreation time.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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Specially protected nature territories, Natura 2000. Recreational activities in the specially protected nature territories
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Recreation resources, explanation of synergy of recreation and tourism resources, interaction, legislation, laws and regulations.
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Conceptual model of a human and the nature environment. Human’s needs and resource consumption. Sustainable development
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Natural, anthropogenic, tourism (rural, eco, cultural, etc.) resources, their use in recreation
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Recreation resources, explanation of synergy of recreation and tourism resources, interaction, legislation, laws and regulations.
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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Specially protected nature territories, Natura 2000. Recreational activities in the specially protected nature territories
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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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Emergence of recreation, terminology, functions, multidisciplinary system of recreation. Recreation as science. Free time, leisure time and recreation time.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Recreational actions, activities, their classification and factors determining their choice – personal, social and casual, opportunity factors
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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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Recreation resources, explanation of synergy of recreation and tourism resources, interaction, legislation, laws and regulations.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Conceptual model of a human and the nature environment. Human’s needs and resource consumption. Sustainable development
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Recreation needs and motives. Phenomenon of recreational outdoor activities – nature, physical 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Introduction. Objectives and tasks of the study course Foundations and Resources of Recreation. Preparation aspects, areas of activity of recreation specialists. Professional ethics of the activity of a recreation specialist. Social and economic importance of recreation in restoring a person’s physical, emotional and mental abilities.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Natural, anthropogenic, tourism (rural, eco, cultural, etc.) resources, their use in recreation
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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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Recreation resources, explanation of synergy of recreation and tourism resources, interaction, legislation, laws and regulations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
18 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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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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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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Establishment of a recreative environment. Recreation and environmental conflict situations, environmental assessment, capacity and environmental protection.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Trušinš J. (1996). Rekrealoģija – zinātne par atpūtu. R.: Zinātne, 83 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Michael C. Hall and Stephen J. Page. (2014). The Geography of Tourism and Recreation. Environment, place and space. 3rd. ed. Routledge. 422 pp.
3.
McLean, D. D., & Hurd, A. R. (2015). Kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society. Burlington Massachusetts: Jones And Bartlett Learning.
4.
Liis Meeras. (2010). LEISURE AND RECREATION (akceptējams izdevums)
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Tourism and recreation [tiešsaiste].
6.
Introduction to commercial recreation and tourism
7.
Queensland Government. "What is Recreation?"
8.
Kubrická et al. (2016). LEISURE TIME MANAGEMENT AND RECREATION
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Zowisło M. Leisure as a Category of Culture, Philosophy and Recreation
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
11.
Michael C. Hall and Stephen J. Page. (2014). The Geography of Tourism and Recreation. Environment, place and space. 3rd. ed. Routledge. 422 pp.
12.
McLean, D. D., & Hurd, A. R. (2015). Kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society. Burlington Massachusetts: Jones And Bartlett Learning.
13.
Liis Meeras. (2010). LEISURE AND RECREATION (akceptējams izdevums)
14.
Zowisło M. Leisure as a Category of Culture, Philosophy and Recreation
Additional Reading
1.
Grīnfelde I., Klepers A., Smaļinskis J. Velotūrisma plānotāja un pakalpojumu sniedzēja rokasgrāmata. 33 lpp
2.
Makkerčers R., Du Korsa H. (2007). Kultūras tūrisms: tūrisma un kultūras mantojuma pārvaldības partnerība. Rīga: Neptūns. 280 lpp.
3.
Brencis A. (2003). Aktīvais tūrisms. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība
4.
LR Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrijas mājas lapa. (2023). Publikācijas, pētījumi, normatīvie akti
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LATVIJAS TŪRISMA ATTĪSTĪBAS RĪCĪBAS PLĀNS 2021. – 2027. GADAM
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A. van der Steina, M. Rozīte M. et al. (2019). LATVIJAS TŪRISMA NOZARES ANALĪZE
7.
Latvijas Lauku tūrisma asociācija “Lauku ceļotājs” (Latvija)
8.
World Tourism Organisation
9.
Āra rekreācijas un izglītības asociācija (AORE)
10.
World Leisure and Recreation Association
11.
Journal of Leisure Research
12.
Therapeutic Recreation Journal
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
14.
World Tourism Organisation
15.
Journal of Leisure Research
Other Information Sources
1.
Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Databases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information