Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Specialized Sports (Equestrian Sports, Luge Sports, Motorsports, Cycling, Short Track) Sports Specialization
Course Code
LSPA_711
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Mārtiņš Veispals
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 promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successfully completed study courses’ ’Sports Games didactic’ ’and’ Special physical preparation’. Knowledge, skills and abilities are required in the chosen sport acquired at the sports school, club, etc.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Manage laws and regulations in the sports sector.
Individual work and tests
Standard of profession of Senior coach of Sport
2.Is familiar with the directions of preparation of the sport.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Creating a training lesson plan (prospectuses). • Types of preparation (essential) in sport • Training aids and methods.
3.Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and the methodology for improving technique, the learning and training process, and the planning and organization of competitions.
Individual work and tests
Teaching and analysis of sports technology • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II).
4.Knows the planning of the training process according to the age of the athletes.
Individual work and tests
Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Creating a training lesson plan (prospectuses). • Training aids and methods. • Age gap.
5.Is familiar with the main directions of evaluation of athletes’ performance in the particular sport - physical, functional, technical, tactical and psychological preparedness. Knows how to judge the dynamic of achievement.
Individual work and tests
Types of preparation (essential) in sport • Control exercises (VFS and SFS) in sport. • Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport.
Skills
1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique
Individual work and tests
Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Teaching and analysis of sports technology • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the athletes abilities of different preparedness, age and contingent.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Teaching and analysis of sports technology • Creating a training lesson plan (prospectuses). • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Age gap.
3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness
Individual work and tests
Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Control exercises (VFS and SFS) in sport. • Diary of an athlete • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
4.Follow sport's and professional ethics, and also nurture in the chosen sport.
Individual work and tests
Creating a training lesson plan (prospectuses). • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II).
5.Plan, organise and conduct sports classes and competitions, including by applying different forms and technologies of the teaching method.
Individual work and tests
Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport. • Planning (analysis and adaptation in their sport). • Diary of an athlete
6.Navigate the laws and regulations of the sports sector.
Individual work and tests
Standard of profession of Senior coach of Sport
Competences
1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Diary of an athlete • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport.
2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.
Individual work and tests
Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport. • Planning (analysis and adaptation in their sport). • Age gap. • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). • Diary of an athlete • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement • Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II).
4.Able to produce innovative concepts in sports training.
Individual work and tests
Diary of an athlete • Planning (analysis and adaptation in their sport). • Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport.
5.Can predict athletes’ talent for sports or sports discipline.
6.Assesses students’ achievements, functional condition, tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, achievement dynamics and personality growth.
Individual work and tests
Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport. • Diary of an athlete • Control exercises (VFS and SFS) in sport.
7.Promote participation, cooperation and accountability of athletes' in the pedagogical process and motivate parents of students (co-operating with the athletes' elementary and high school and parents ).
Individual work and tests
Control exercises (VFS and SFS) in sport.
8.Navigate the laws and regulations of the sports sector, their regulations (apply to their sport), be able to explain and analyse them, see strengths and weaknesses.
Individual work and tests
Standard of profession of Senior coach of Sport
Assessment
Individual work
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Standard of profession of Senior coach of Sport |
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Test
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Standard analysis of the profession of senior coach of the sport. |
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Teaching and analysis of sports technology |
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Test
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3.
Creating a training lesson plan (prospectuses). |
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Test
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4.
Diary of an athlete |
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Test
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Types of preparation (essential) in sport |
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Test
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Explain theoretically and practically. |
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Control exercises (VFS and SFS) in sport. |
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Test
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To distinguish functional, physical and technical fitness. |
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7.
Training aids and methods. |
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Test
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8.
Age gap. |
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Test
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9.
Development of a training lesson plan (prospectus) (part II). |
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Test
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Physical characteristics. |
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Planning (analysis and adaptation in their sport). |
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Test
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Analysis and practical application of the scientific Article in sport. |
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Test
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Examination
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Compilation of independent work. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2.
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination in 2 parts:
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Planning of the training process.
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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Planning of the training process.
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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Planning of the training process.
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Planning of the training process.
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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Planning of the training process.
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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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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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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Lecture
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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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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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General fitness in sport
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Planning of the training process.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Specific preparation in sports
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Specific preparation in sports
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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Other
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Topics
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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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Class/Seminar
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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General fitness in sport
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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General fitness in sport
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Planning of the training process.
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Lecture
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Specific preparation in sports
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Planning of the training process.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Specific preparation in sports
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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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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Planning of the training process.
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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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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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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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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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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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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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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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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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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Characterisation of the sport. The development and state of sport in Latvia and the world.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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Methodology for teaching sports techinc.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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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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General fitness in sport
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Specific preparation in sports
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Lecture
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Location
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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Lecture
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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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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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Differentiation and individualisation of the training process according to students’ abilities, needs and interests.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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Study room
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Tactical, technical and psychological preparedness, evaluation and analysis.
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
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Conducting of training, organisation and planning of competitions.
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Planning of the training process.
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Study room
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Planning of the training process.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA. 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization of strength training for sports. 4th edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
5.
Haff, Triplett, Haff, Greg, Triplett, N. Travis, & National Strength & Conditioning Association. (2021). Essentials of strength training and conditioning / National Strength and Conditioning Association ; G. Gregory Haff, N. Travis Triplett, editors. (Fourth edition [with HKPropel access].)Suitable for English stream
6.
Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
Trenera žurnāls.