Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Professional Ethics
Course Code
LSPA_163
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To master knowledge of the protection of personal data in the education environment. Communication and exchange of information with parents, colleagues (school, outside the school environment). Communication and information content with students.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses mastered: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, Educational Psychology for Teachers, Management of Educational Institution, Business and Accounting, Civil Protection, State Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities, Student-Centred Approach in Adapted Physical Activities, Assessment Methods in Adapted Physical Activities, Content of Adapted Physical Activity Programmes, Principles of Ergonomics and Safety in Sport Classes, Functional Limitations and Physical Exercise, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, General and Age-Specific Physiology and/or Adapted Physical Activities for Students with Mental Development Disorders, APA for Students with Sensory Development Disorders, APA for Students with Behavioural, Learning Disorders and Autism.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To demonstrate comprehensive and sport-specific knowledge of the protection of personal data in the education environment. Acquires knowledge of communication and exchange of information with parents, colleagues (school, outside the school environment), about legal and ethical matters within the framework of adapted physical activities. Knows key words in professional ethics, types of professional ethics, structure of morale, ethical management styles.
Skills
1.To plan the principles of research and methodological process that are consistent with pedagogical ethics. To formulate the nature, basic concepts, functions of professional ethics, ethics of a sports and health teacher. Basic requirements, principles, norms and values of corporate, business and sports ethics. Knows how to apply theoretical knowledge in practical activity, justifying and anticipating actions and consequences.
Competences
1.To apply pedagogical methods and activities within the scope of their competence, to increase the prestige of their profession, to respect the opinion and rights of any student, parent, colleague. Is aware of responsibility for the consequences of their activities, demonstrates a high level of teacher’s self-confidence and respect for the student and their family. Able to solve moral upbringing problems independently and in a team. Ethical problems of a sports specialist using state-of-the-art methods and communication methods. Knows ethical styles. Able to evaluate codes of ethics. To express personal opinion, perform critical self-analysis by linking theory to the practical ethical aspect in the chosen field of professional activity.
Assessment
Individual work
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To prepare for seminars and test work on topics.
1. Protection of personal data in the education environment.
2. Communication and exchange of information with parents, colleagues (school, outside the school environment).
3. Communication and information content for students.
Literature studies – Analytical essay on the importance of ethical values in sport, presentation on ethics of the selected professional qualification.
Evaluation of codes of professional ethics – Written analysis.
Development of a presentation. Developments in professional ethics – review of a scientific article and creation of a presentation – Written work in a version + public performance.
To prepare for the final examination – Written examination.
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Examination
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Knowledge, skills and competences of students are assessed in three test works.
1. Protection of personal data in the education environment.
2. Communication and exchange of information with parents, colleagues (school, outside the school environment).
3. Communication and information content for students.
To prepare a theoretical justification of practical work in team work, to prepare a theoretical justification, collection and compilation of data, their interpretation and drawing up of conclusions corresponding to the data obtained, setting measurable targets for students with SENs in sports education.
At the end of the study course, a differentiated assessment is provided based on the sum of points obtained without an additional examination. To get a positive assessment for the study course, the total points should sum up to at least 4.
Summative assessment of knowledge and competences in test works. All written test works must be passed.
If a student is absent or does not pass a test work, the test work must be retaken and passed. For a student to have a successful final assessment, he/she must have successfully written all three of the intended test works.
In practical work, students are required to fulfil in their work requirements individually in accordance with the criteria. Conclusions should be drawn on compliance of the results obtained with literature, and they should be interpreted.
Assessment criteria of learning outcomes:
1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%
2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50%
3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Subject of professional ethics and its types. Structure of professional morale.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports ethics as type of regulatory ethics.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Sports ethics as type of regulatory ethics.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Codes of professional ethics. Code of ethics in sports.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Codes of professional ethics. Code of ethics in sports.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical values in sport.
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Auditorium
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2
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Essence of behaviour and work culture.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ethics of a sports and health teacher.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ethics of a sports and health teacher.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ethics of a sports and health teacher.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ethical management styles in communication.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ethical management styles in communication.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
2.
Winnick, J. P. & Porretta, D. (Eds.). (2017). Adapted physical education and sport. 6th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
3.
Block, M. E. (2016). Including students with disabilities in physical education. New York: McGraw Hill.
Additional Reading
1.
Lieberman, L. J. (2007). Paraeducators in physical education: A training guide to roles and responsibilities. Reston, VA: American Association of Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR).
Other Information Sources
1.
Scheuer, C., & Thill, J.L. (2015). Ethics and Values in Physical Education. Physical Education and Sport for Democracy and Human Rights (SPORT), EPAS, EC.