Sports Theory
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the professional competences of students in the development of physical capacity of children, adolescents and young people, in the movement teaching methodology in the implementation of physical activity and the sports component in pre-school and school.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the psychology of learning and development, pedagogical process, inclusive education, regulatory framework, socio-emotional learning, human anatomy, physical load, basic movement and the role of sport in society. Skills to plan, organise and manage the learning process, select appropriate learning methods, differentiate training, demonstrate and explain movements, provide a safe learning environment, evaluate performance and reflect on professional activities. Competences to integrate knowledge of pedagogy, psychology and sports science, to create an inclusive learning environment, to make professional and ethical decisions, to cooperate and to improve professional competence.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the theoretical principles of child-centred, safe and developmental development and movement teaching in pre-school and school.
Individual work
2.Is familiar with the principles of planning, implementing and evaluating student performance and approaches to physical capacity development and acquisition of mobility skills.
Independent work
Skills
1.Assess physical development of children, adolescents and young people and the level of acquisition of movement, plan and adapt the development of future mobility skills and physical abilities according to individual needs.
Independent work
2.Explain to children, adolescents and young people the goals, criteria and results of evaluating physical ability and mobility acquisition, communicate professionally and develop positive cooperation, promoting the understanding and motivation of learners.
Independent work
Competences
1.Independently plan the implementation of the learning process in the field of sport and health appropriate to the age, individual needs and characteristics of physical development of learners, determining the learning outcomes to be achieved and selecting appropriate learning methods.
Independent work • Exam
2.Develop and rightly use performance, growth and self-assessment criteria to ensure an objective and development-oriented assessment of learning achievements in the field of sport and health.
Exam
3.Analyse and evaluate learning outcomes and development dynamics of learners, identify individual support needs and make professionally sound decisions to improve the learning process.
Exam • Independent work
Assessment
Individual work
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10.00% from total grade
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“Assessment of pedagogical problems in the acquisition of movement and the development of physical abilities in the selected study and the chosen age stage.” Job description: The student analyses a selected scientific study on the acquisition of movement and the development of physical abilities in the subject “Sports and Health”, identifying the pedagogical problem it discusses at the chosen age stage. The work evaluates the conclusions of the study, their relation to the theory and practice of sports pedagogy, as well as provides a reasoned opinion of the author regarding possible solutions and their application in the educational process. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: The work credited has been fulfilled in accordance with all the conditions laid down, the study results have been achieved and academic writing requirements have been complied with. |
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Independent work |
10.00% from total grade
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“Analysis and evaluation of good practice examples for providing an inclusive environment in an educational institution for learning movements and developing physical abilities.” Job description: students in groups analyse theoretical and practical best practice examples for creating an inclusive educational environment for learning movements and developing physical abilities. Based on literature and normative documents, criteria for the assessment of an inclusive educational environment are developed. Using the criteria developed, students shall each evaluate one selected educational institution, analyse the results obtained, formulate conclusions and make proposals for the improvement of the inclusive environment. The results of the work shall be presented in the study group. Fulfilment conditions: In the student group, the student shall:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: The credited work is fulfilled in accordance with the conditions laid down, the assessment of the situation is justified and linked to the theory and the criteria developed, the conclusions and proposals are reasoned, the content of the presentation is appropriate and all members of the group participate in the presentation of the work and answer questions. |
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Independent work |
30.00% from total grade
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“Drawing up a plan for the acquisition of movement and development of physical abilities for learners of the chosen age stage” description of the work: Within the framework of the independent work, the student shall develop a justified and methodologically structured plan for the acquisition of movements and the development of physical abilities for learners of the chosen age stage. The development of the plan is based on critical evaluation of teaching theories, principles of the competence approach and scientifically sound knowledge of movement teaching and physical capacity development. At the end of the work, the student performs self-assessment of the plan he or she has developed and participates in mutual evaluation by providing reasoned feedback. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: All the requirements of the performance conditions of the work have been credited, the plan is methodically justified and complies with the competence approach, self-assessment and mutual assessment carried out, the work complies with the principles of academic integrity. |
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Independent work |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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“Setting a learning goal for learning and developing physical abilities at the chosen age” job description: Within the scope of the work, the student shall set a learning goal, formulate the results to be achieved, select and justify appropriate learning methods, as well as present practical application thereof, ensuring a purposeful and methodologically justified organisation of the learning process. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: All the conditions of the task have been met at work, a methodically substantiated description of the part of the hour in the acquisition of movement and development of physical abilities has been developed, appropriate learning methods have been rightly chosen, the fitness of the exercises to the chosen age stage and the learning outcomes to be achieved. |
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Independent work |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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“World countries” experience in providing feedback and assessing pupil performance in learning movements and developing physical capacity. " Job description: student groups carry out research on the experience of at least three countries around the world in providing feedback and evaluating pupil performance in learning movement and developing physical abilities. The work analyses approaches, evaluation principles, methods used and best practices from different countries, comparing their similarities and differences. The results of the research are collected and presented at the seminar, facilitating the exchange of discussions and experiences. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: A study of the experience of at least three countries in the world has been included in the group, an analysis and comparison of experience has been carried out, a presentation prepared and presented by all participants in the group has reached at least 60% of the evaluation criteria. |
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Examination
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Exam |
20.00% from total grade
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“Demonstration of sports pedagogical skills and competences in the teaching of movements and the development of physical abilities in a modelled pedagogical situation, assessment of their professional skills and pedagogical competence”. Job description: The student shall demonstrate the acquired pedagogical knowledge, professional skills and competences in a written examination, analysing and addressing a modelled pedagogical situation in the teaching of movements and the development of physical abilities in a modelled pedagogical situation and case study. The work shall demonstrate the ability to justify pedagogical decisions, to choose methods of teaching and education appropriate to the situation, as well as the ability to reflect on the solutions adopted. Carry out a self-evaluation of his or her professional pedagogical competence by analysing the acquired learning outcomes and professional improvement needs. On the basis of self-assessment, the objectives of professional development, the areas of competence to be developed, shall be determined. Fulfilment conditions:
Evaluation criteria:
Rating scale: credited. Reasoned analysis of the pedagogical situation, key problems identified, reasoned and professionally justified solutions offered, pedagogical competences and reflection skills demonstrated in accordance with the results to be achieved by the study course. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Sport theory development trends.
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Adaptation and adaptive processes in the body of children, adolescents and young people in physical load.
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Diverse learning methods and techniques in sport and physical activity.
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Diverse learning methods and techniques in sport and physical activity.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģija: vakar šodien rīt. Rīga, RaKa, 195.-444.lpp.
Carl, J., Salin, K., Barnett, L. M., Foweather, L., Jurak, G., et.al. (2026). Alignment of physical education curricula with physical literacy across Europe: an observational mapping study with country-level predictors. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, 65, 1-13. Article 101641.Suitable for English stream
Carl, J., Goss, H., Lundvall, S., Pavlova, I., Algurén, B., Antala, B., et.al.(2025). Compatibility of physical education curricula with physical literacy across 40 European countries. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1-21.Suitable for English stream
Jansone, R., & Fernāte, A. (2009). Kustību apguves un fizisko spēju attīstīšanās didaktika sporta stundās. Metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga, ISEC, 1.-60. lpp.
Additional Reading
Koka, A., Rutkauskaite, R., Fernāte, A., Roosiväli, I., et.al.(2025). Predicting schoolyard physical activity during recess among adolescents: an integrated motivational model across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-23. Advance online publication.Suitable for English stream
Oliņa, Z., Namsone, D., France, I. et al (2018). Mācīšanās lietpratībai. Latvijas Universitāte. 18.-93.
Fernāte, A. (2015). Dermatoglifikas metode cilvēka iedzimto fizisko spēju noteikšanā un attīstīšanā. projekta vad. un red. S. Luika ; galv. red. R. Līcis, red. U. Grāvītis, lit. red. A. Dzenis. „Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata – 4”, Rīga, Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, 129-136.
Fernāte, A. (2008). Vispusība – galvenais princips bērnu un jauniešu sportā. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. J.Žīdena red. R: Imanta, 35-53.
Fernāte, A. (2002). Sporta treniņu teorijas pamati. LSPA. 1. daļa 72.-84.
Krauksts, V. (2013). Treniņu teorijas pamati (bērni un pusaudži). Drukātava. 20.-35.
Bula-Biteniece, I., Jansone, R., & Piech, K. (2013). Bērns un sports pirmskolā. Rīga, RaKa.75.-79.
Other Information Sources
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