Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Outdoor Activities and Non-Traditional Sports
Course Code
LSPA_468
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivars Kravalis
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brivibas gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Give students the opportunity to learn in theory and practice a variety of outdoor activities related to the use of bicycles, their planning, organisation, management, analysis. To enable the acquisition of various non-traditional sports, their organisation, application and management for the active recreation of individuals, the restoration of emotional, mental and physical capacity in the open air.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of Outdoor activities I, Outdoor activities II, general pedagogy, developmental, social and contact psychology, tourism and orientation basics and didactic, first aid, hygiene, sports theory is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know a variety of cycling and non-traditional sports, their planning, organising methodologies suitable for a variety of contingent, objectives, environment and available resources. Will know the importance of non-traditional sports and activities in restoring a person’s physical and mental strength, in the process of building personality and social relationships. Will be aware of a variety of collaborative activities, guiding principles of team and team management, developmental dynamics, group assemblies, and team building. Will know the digital tools, apps, communication technologies used for outdoor activities (publishing event posters and reviews).
2.Interpret knowledge and demonstrate a reasonably critical understanding of scientific advances in the learning process, organisation and management of non-traditional sports and recreational activities (cycle rides).
Skills
1.Can work both individually and as a team in planning, organising, managing and analysing both the cycle ride and non-traditional sports. Knows how to choose the most suitable non-traditional sports and cycle routes for purpose, age and gender characteristics and fitness, organise and manage them, and determine the impact of selected activities in the evaluation of recreational efficiency.
Competences
1.Evaluate and expertly analyse the choice of the cycle route and non-traditional activities, the suitability of environmental resources for their implementation in the content of recreational activities. Use non-traditional activities expertly in planning, organising and conducting practical classes for different contingent, selecting and applying the responsible didactic techniques. Analytically formulate the substance and terminology of the object. Able to express themselves using professional terminology and concepts, communicate (including in English) with the group at outdoor activities organised by students. Will be able to use information and communication technologies, basic ethical principles, by organising recreational activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Planning, organising, conducting of events |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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.
Practical class |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Practical class management, participation in planning and organisation |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description
Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description
Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description
Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description
Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Theory of non-traditional types of port, theory of games and playthings – breakdown of games and playthings. Opportunities and use of recreational products.
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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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2
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Topics
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Recreational activities: icebreaker activities, collaborative activities, team-building activities, sports game activities, wordless activities.
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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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2
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Topics
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CSN, on-road repairs, driving techniques in complex environments (mountains; swampy soil; forest; night; ice and snow; sandy road, etc.)
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Applying Harvard Gardner’s theory of varied abilities in the context of unconventional sports and recreational tics.
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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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2
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Topics
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Conducting and interpreting non-traditional sports and recreational activities.
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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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2
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Topics
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Analysis of cycling progress.
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical class on a bike in woodland trails.
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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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2
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Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
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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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2
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Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Placement, conducting of classes.
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Placement, conducting of classes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description
Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups |
|
Theory of non-traditional types of port, theory of games and playthings – breakdown of games and playthings. Opportunities and use of recreational products.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Recreational activities: icebreaker activities, collaborative activities, team-building activities, sports game activities, wordless activities.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
CSN, on-road repairs, driving techniques in complex environments (mountains; swampy soil; forest; night; ice and snow; sandy road, etc.)
|
|
Applying Harvard Gardner’s theory of varied abilities in the context of unconventional sports and recreational tics.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Conducting and interpreting non-traditional sports and recreational activities.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of cycling progress.
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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
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Practical class on a bike in woodland trails.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Placement, conducting of classes.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Placement, conducting of classes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Celu satiksmes noteikumiSuitable for English stream
2.
CSN velosipēdistiem
3.
ES pamatnostādnes fiziskās aktivitātes jomāSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Kalnu divriteņu maratons
2.
Latvijas velo informācijas centrs
3.
Velo infrastruktūras attīstība
4.
Mellēna M., Muktupāvels V., Spīčs E., Irbe I. Gadskārtu grāmata. Rīga. SIA Madris, 2004.
Other Information Sources
1.
Žurnāli un cita veida publikācijas par netradicionāliem sporta veidiem un rekreatīvām aktivitātēm.Suitable for English stream