Modelling, Evaluation of Recreational Activities
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Learning the specifics and peculiarities of planning, organizing, and managing recreational events, as well as gaining knowledge of the Latvian Republic laws and regulatory acts related to event planning and organization.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successful completion of study courses “Professional improvement in qualification Recreation specialist I” and “Professional improvement in qualification Recreation specialist II”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands the importance of recreational activities in restoring a person’s physical, mental capacity, in the process of building personality and social relationships. Understands LR legislation in relation to the organisation and implementation of mass events.
Planning a recreational event
2.Know the types of recreational activities and understand the choice of activities to be used in recreational activities according to the age, fitness, type of occupation and interests of participants in the event.
Planning a recreational event
Skills
1.Know how to choose activities appropriate to the interests, age, fitness of the recreational activity contingent, create event scenarios. Can plan, organise and implement recreational activities.
Planning a recreational event
2.Know how to maintain links and cooperate with State and local government institutions in organising recreational events, attract, motivate participants in the event.
Planning a recreational event
3.Know how to create event content by selecting recreational features, techniques and methods according to customer contingent, environmental conditions and resources.
Planning a recreational event
4.Knows how to generate publicity for a recreational event.
Planning a recreational event
Competences
1.Expertly evaluate and analyse aspects and problems of the organisation and implementation of recreational activities. Professional issues related to the planning, organisation and implementation of recreational activities shall be addressed using the acquired theoretical bases and skills.
Planning a recreational event
Assessment
Examination
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Planning a recreational event |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Preparation of a stage event: formulation of goals and objectives; event legend and intrigue; event planning, division of responsibilities, creation of the program; selection of activities to be included in the recreational event; preparation of informational materials for the event; event coordination (venue, catering, decorations, work with event hosts); creation of the event scenario/script; design and decoration of the event, selection of musical accompaniment; organizer’s meeting and/or dress rehearsal. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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2
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Types of measures, classification. Festivities, events an explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational activities, organisation, conducting. Security of public entertainment and festive events Act.
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Study room
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2
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Types of measures, classification. Festivities, events an explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational activities, organisation, conducting. Security of public entertainment and festive events Act.
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Types of measures, classification. Festivities, events an explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational activities, organisation, conducting. Security of public entertainment and festive events Act.
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Planning, organising, conducting of stage events - teamwork. Draft recreational measures, objectives, tasks and aspects of the development of the programme of measures.
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Planning, organising, conducting of stage events - teamwork. Draft recreational measures, objectives, tasks and aspects of the development of the programme of measures.
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Specificity of the organisation of events for work groups. Modelling of the event, variety of activities to be used in recreational activities and selection according to the interests, age, fitness of the contingent of participants.
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Specificity of the organisation of events for work groups. Modelling of the event, variety of activities to be used in recreational activities and selection according to the interests, age, fitness of the contingent of participants.
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Specificity of the organisation of events for work groups. Modelling of the event, variety of activities to be used in recreational activities and selection according to the interests, age, fitness of the contingent of participants.
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Conducting events, modes of conducting and technical and substantive aspects. Creating an event scenario.
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Conducting events, modes of conducting and technical and substantive aspects. Creating an event scenario.
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Conducting the event, the event manager, the skills the manager needs. Analysis of planning, organising, managing an event, feedback.
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Conducting the event, the event manager, the skills the manager needs. Analysis of planning, organising, managing an event, feedback.
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Selection of the location of recreational events, motivation and participation of participants in recreational activities, co-operation with State and local government institutions in organising recreational activities.
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On site
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Study room
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Selection of the location of recreational events, motivation and participation of participants in recreational activities, co-operation with State and local government institutions in organising recreational activities.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Marketing of recreational events, production of information material, public information, motivation of participants.
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Study room
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Marketing of recreational events, production of information material, public information, motivation of participants.
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Feedback, analysis and evaluation of the measure.
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Feedback, analysis and evaluation of the measure.
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Study room
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Presentation of the recreation plan.
Description
Exam |
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Lecture
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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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Types of measures, classification. Festivities, events an explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational activities, organisation, conducting. Security of public entertainment and festive events Act.
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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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Types of measures, classification. Festivities, events an explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational activities, organisation, conducting. Security of public entertainment and festive events Act.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Planning, organising, conducting of stage events - teamwork. Draft recreational measures, objectives, tasks and aspects of the development of the programme of measures.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Specificity of the organisation of events for work groups. Modelling of the event, variety of activities to be used in recreational activities and selection according to the interests, age, fitness of the contingent of participants.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Conducting events, modes of conducting and technical and substantive aspects. Creating an event scenario.
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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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Conducting the event, the event manager, the skills the manager needs. Analysis of planning, organising, managing an event, feedback.
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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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Selection of the location of recreational events, motivation and participation of participants in recreational activities, co-operation with State and local government institutions in organising 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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Marketing of recreational events, production of information material, public information, motivation of participants.
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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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Feedback, analysis and evaluation of the measure.
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Test
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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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Presentation of the recreation plan.
Description
Exam |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Recreation Programming: Designing, Staging, And Managing The Delivery Of Leisure Experiences. Robert Rossman. 2019
Community Leisure and Recreation Planning. Ken Marriott, John Tower, Katie McDonald. 2020
Leisure Program Planning and Delivery. Ruth V. Russell, Lynn M. Jamieson. 2007 (akcpetējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
Metodiskie ieteikumi aktīvās atpūtas un fizisko aktivitāšu pasākumiem lokālās administratīvās teritorijās (pašvaldībās). Liepiņa I., Smukā I.