Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.3.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Content and Methodology of Outdoor and Adventure Activities II - Tourism

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_230
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
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

To enable students to acquire basic theoretical and practical knowledge in outdoor and adventure activities (tourism), according to the content of primary, basic and secondary school studies.

Preliminary Knowledge

Basic knowledge of outdoor and adventure activities. Understanding the fundamentals of human functioning. Understanding anthropogenic resources and basic outdoor life skills. Ability to critically evaluate the best - a possible solution to sub-standard situations. Within the framework of competence to trek, set up settlements and provide safe refuge.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain and analyse facts, understand theories and legal relationships in outdoor and adventure activities (including tourism).

Individual work and tests

Outdoor Adventure Camp • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

2.Is familiar with learning strategies, methods and techniques.

Individual work and tests

Outdoor Adventure Camp • Test practical • Individual work • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

3.Understand and describe the ways in which learning performance is assessed and the criteria defining it.

Individual work and tests

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report • Test practical • Outdoor Adventure Camp

Skills

1.A variety of learning methods, techniques and study aids shall be used, for obtaining the content of the subject and for developing general skills.

Individual work and tests

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Test practical • Individual work

2.Create a supportive learning environment that respects the principles of confidentiality and privacy.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

3.Organise situations close to real life in the learning process.

Individual work and tests

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Individual work • Test practical

4.Select appropriate techniques for the assessment of learning achievements.

Individual work and tests

Test practical • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

Competences

1.Use factual, theoretical and legal knowledge in an integrated manner, target and critically select and use different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the learning process for the needs of learners and implementation of t

Individual work and tests

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Test practical • Individual work

2.Ability to organise a learning environment appropriate to the purpose and tasks of the training, choose study aids for the acquisition of outdoor activities, integrating health and safety content, fields of other subjects, transversal skills and valu

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Test practical • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

3.Able to justify the role of feedback, formal and summative evaluation in achieving the purpose and results of learning.

Individual work and tests

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Individual work

4.Be able to identify security threats and risks in different environments and situations in outdoor and adventurous activities, take preventive security measures by selecting the most appropriate troubleshooting strategies.

Individual work and tests

Individual work • Test practical • Foot trek - realisation - individual • Outdoor Adventure Camp • Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
20.00% from total grade
Test

Plans and develops an infantry trek route using topographic maps and modern technologies –

the route developed by the

mobile app is a mandatory requirement for a successful course and implementation of the trek during the study process. Realisation of the hike is not allowed without a developed hike route.

The content of the successful hike route must include:

+) the name of the hiking route for which age is foreseen, how many participants participate;

+) purpose and task/tasks of the hiking route;

+) hiking route map and/or diagram;

+) a description of the itinerary of the hike (attractions, if images are necessary for activities and provisions for implementation of the hike);

+) the budget estimate of the hike route (broken down by item);

+) the safety rules of the hiking route during the hiking;

+) sources used for the hike route (literature, Internet resources, etc.);

+) hike route feedback after hike.

The hike route is developed for academic work development requirements (assessed).

In order for the trekking route to be counted, it is necessary to develop the above requirements specified in the content of the trekking route.

You can get 20 points for a hike route, but a successful score requires 12 points, which represents a score of 20% of the entire course’s score.
2.

Foot trek - realisation - individual
10.00% from total grade
Test

During the hike, the route is realized as planned.

One of the applications that registers an eletronic hike (e.g. STRAVA, etc.) SHOULD be used to carry out the hike route.

The hiking route is mandatory in order to obtain a successful assessment in the study course.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Test practical
30.00% from total grade
Test

The practical assessment of the study course shall be formed by summing up the various intermediate examinations during the whole practical course.

Practical test - counting tasks:

Nodes: flat knot, meeting knot, eighth knot, Bull knot, climbing knot, surround knot (rating 3-6 points);

System fitting - with and without safety, rope marking (score 2-4 points);

Tension - one at a time and/or in a group (score 5-8 points);

Setting and performing a slope (rating 5-8 points);

Crossing the log (score 2-4 points).

A total of 30 points can be scored in the practical part, representing 30% of the overall score. You need to score at least 17 points in the course to get a successful score.
2.

Outdoor Adventure Camp
20.00% from total grade
Test

Participation in a 1-3 day round-the-clock camp in outdoor conditions by options. Tourist scissor lane and outdoor life skills basics are being re-launched during camp (fire extraction, water extraction, refuge installation, etc.). Participation in the camp for mandatory successful assessment:

participation in the camp (rating 10 points);

participation in the obstacle course (6-10 points).

Together, you can get No16 - 20 points during camp, which makes up 20% of the score.
3.

Outdoor and adventure activities - Tourism Test report
20.00% from total grade
Test

Content and methodology of outdoor and adventure activity - in tourism. Inventory selection, content and methodology, security questions, etc. include 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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
Description

Shall identify the learning environment, the assessment of the study course. Security aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of tourism and active tourism. Nature and anthropogenic resources. Hikes, types of hikes and their planning. Types of hiking – emphasising the specifics of walking, cycling, skiing and water tourism hiking. General description of each type of each hike. Safety and hazard factors of a hike. Planning, organising a hike according to the contingent, location and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finances, first aid kit. Description of overnight stays during multi-day hikes
Description

Describes and is able to analyse the characteristics of tourism and active tourism. Natural and anthropogenic resources. Hiking, types of hiking and planning therefor. Types of hiking – highlighting the nature of the trek for infantry, velo, skiing and water tourism. General description of each type of hike. Hiking safety and hazard factors. Planning, organising a hike according to contingent, venue and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finance, pharmacy. Description of overnight stays on multi-day hikes.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of tourism camp (rural conditions). Specifics of nutrition in outdoor activities. Planning, transporting, preparing products.
Description

Describe and analyse the characteristics of the tourist camp (rural conditions). Nutritional specificity in outdoor activities. Planning, transport, preparation of products.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
Description

Describes and organises a variety of adventurous activities and their tasks for individual growth (including physical) and the promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, watching, management, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Learning methods for skills development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
Description

Describes and organises a variety of adventurous activities and their tasks for individual growth (including physical) and the promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, watching, management, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Learning methods for skills development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
Description

Describes and organises a variety of adventurous activities and their tasks for individual growth (including physical) and the promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, watching, management, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Learning methods for skills development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
Description

Organise practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without equipment, tourist hubs, tying rope, tightening rope, etc. a variety of outdoor skills tasks.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
Description

Organise practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without equipment, tourist hubs, tying rope, tightening rope, etc. a variety of outdoor skills tasks.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
Description

Organise practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without equipment, tourist hubs, tying rope, tightening rope, etc. a variety of outdoor skills tasks.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
Description

Describes adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism rally, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
Description

Describes adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism rally, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
Description

Describes outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism task trainees, tourism rally, team adventure competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
Description

Describes outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism task trainees, tourism rally, team adventure competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
Description

Organise a tourist camp for rural conditions (1-3 days as far as possible). Application of outdoor living skills in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
Description

Organise a tourist camp for rural conditions (1-3 days as far as possible). Application of outdoor living skills in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
Description

Organise a tourist camp for rural conditions (1-3 days as far as possible). Application of outdoor living skills in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
Description

Organise a tourist camp for rural conditions (1-3 days as far as possible). Application of outdoor living skills in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in a walking and water tourism hike.
Description

Able to perform and analyse any of the hikes (infantry, water tourism, etc.)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
Description

Shall identify the learning environment, the assessment of the study course. Security aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of tourism and active tourism. Nature and anthropogenic resources. Hikes, types of hikes and their planning. Types of hiking – emphasising the specifics of walking, cycling, skiing and water tourism hiking. General description of each type of each hike. Safety and hazard factors of a hike. Planning, organising a hike according to the contingent, location and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finances, first aid kit. Description of overnight stays during multi-day hikes
Description

Describes and is able to analyse the characteristics of tourism and active tourism. Natural and anthropogenic resources. Hiking, types of hiking and planning therefor. Types of hiking – highlighting the nature of the trek for infantry, velo, skiing and water tourism. General description of each type of hike. Hiking safety and hazard factors. Planning, organising a hike according to contingent, venue and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finance, pharmacy. Description of overnight stays on multi-day hikes.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of tourism camp (rural conditions). Specifics of nutrition in outdoor activities. Planning, transporting, preparing products.
Description

Describe and analyse the characteristics of the tourist camp (rural conditions). Nutritional specificity in outdoor activities. Planning, transport, preparation of products.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
Description

Describes and organises a variety of adventurous activities and their tasks for individual growth (including physical) and the promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, watching, management, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Learning methods for skills development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
Description

Describes and organises a variety of adventurous activities and their tasks for individual growth (including physical) and the promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, watching, management, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Learning methods for skills development.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
Description

Organise practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without equipment, tourist hubs, tying rope, tightening rope, etc. a variety of outdoor skills tasks.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
Description

Organise practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without equipment, tourist hubs, tying rope, tightening rope, etc. a variety of outdoor skills tasks.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
Description

Describes adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism rally, etc.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
Description

Describes outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism task trainees, tourism rally, team adventure competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
Description

Describes outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism obstacle course, tourism task trainees, tourism rally, team adventure competition.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
Description

Organise a tourist camp for rural conditions (1-3 days as far as possible). Application of outdoor living skills in practice.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Participation in a walking and water tourism hike.
Description

Able to perform and analyse any of the hikes (infantry, water tourism, etc.)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Badvērts, Dž. (2009). Mezgli. Mezglu siešanas rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 128 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Brūders, A., & Krauksta, D. (1998). Tūrisms. Rīga, LSPA, 77 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Krauksta, D., & Liepiņa, I. (2006). Tūrisma pārgājiena organizēšana. Lekcija, LSPA, 21 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 747. Rīgā 2018. gada 27. novembrī (prot. Nr. 56 38. §)/Regulations Regarding the State Basic Education Standard and Model Basic Education ProgrammesSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Brencis, A. (2003). Aktīvais tūrisms. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 224 lpp.

2.

Latvija. Tūrisma ceļvedis. (2012). Rīga, Jāņa sēta, 280 lpp.

3.

Liepiņa, I. (2004). Tūrisma tehnikas paņēmieni. Maģistra darbs, LSPA, 78 lpp.

4.

Liepiņa, I. (2006). Tūrisma speciālais inventārs. Lekcija, LSPA, 21 lpp.

5.

Mīkule, M., & Hānbergs, Ē. (2013). Mūsu mazais pārgājiens. Rīga, Jumava, 189 lpp.

6.

Neuman, J., & Doubalik, I.,P. (2004). Education and learning through outdoor acitivities, outdoor exercises and rope courses for youth programmes. Praha: Duha, 294 p.Suitable for English stream

7.

Rohnke, K., E., & Rogers, D. (2007). The Complete Ropes Course Manual, 428 p.Suitable for English stream

8.

Štrauhmanis, J. (2004). Kartogrāfija tūrismā. Rīga, Biznesa augstkola Turība, 78 lpp.

Other Information Sources

1.

Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Vidzemes Augstskolas Tūrisma un viesmīlības fakultātes docētāji: Klepers A., Līviņa A., Smaļinskis J. Valmiera: Vidzemes augstskola, 117 lpp.

2.

Kalniņš, G. (2011). Skolēnu un jauniešu grupu aktivitātes brīvā dabā. To plānošana, organizēšana un drošības aspekti. LR Labklājības Ministrija, Valsts bērnu tiesību aizsardzības inspekcija.

3.

Mezglu video/How to Tie the Double Fisherman's KnotSuitable for English stream

4.

Padomi tūrisma pārgājieniem