Sport Specificity I
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire professional qualifications of a senior sports coach, to be able to plan, organise, manage and interdisciplinary (study courses in anatomy, psychology, pedagogy, physiology, biomechanics) evaluate the methodology of the training process of the selected sport, organise and manage competitions in compliance with the standard requirements of the profession of senior sports coach of the sport.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic gymnastics and didactics, teaching and learning, general developmental psychology, human function1, basic knowledge, skills and competences in general and special physical fitness.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Identify the historical aspects of the development of the chosen sport in the world and Europe.
Historical aspects of the development of the chosen sport in the world and Europe.
2.Outline and understand the occupational standard of the qualification “Senior coach of Sport” (PKL 6).
Standard of profession of the qualification “Senior coach of the Sports” - knowledge, skills, competences.
3.To identify the structure of the federation of the chosen sport, laws and regulations, basic principles of operation.
4.Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
5.Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees.
Competition/event Regulation.
6.To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period.
7.Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period.
Workout/lesson periodization plan.
8.Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.
9.Name the basic English terms of the chosen sport.
Skills
1.Develop a competition regulation in a chosen sport; explain the conformity of the regulations with the planned level of competition (county, city, state, etc.).
2.Make evidence-based proposals to improve the work of sport in your sport.
3.Develop a training process/training cycle plan, use prerequisites in general and special physical fitness.
Workout/lesson periodization plan.
4.Include elements of the chosen sport in the content of the sports and health hour in a substantive and structured way through interdisciplinary, digital literacy.
Competences
1.To be able to use interdisciplinary, methodological and problem-solving skills independently to select training/training methods, means, resources appropriate to the training objectives, tasks and achievable training outcomes according to the person’s abilities, performance, age and individual development opportunities over a specific cycle appropriate to the person’s needs.
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.
Competition/event Regulation. |
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10 points
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Develop a competition/event regulation in selected sport. |
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2.
Workout/lesson periodization plan. |
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10 points
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Develop a training/lesson process training/lesson cycle plan. |
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3.
Historical aspects of the development of the chosen sport in the world and Europe. |
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10 points
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Reflect, systematize the historical periodization of the chosen sport. |
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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.
Standard of profession of the qualification “Senior coach of the Sports” - knowledge, skills, competences. |
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10 points
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Structure and systematise the knowledge, skills, competences specified in the professional standard of the qualification “Senior coach of Sport” for a selected sport. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description
Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description
Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description
Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description
Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description
Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
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Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
|
Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
|
Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
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Federation of selected sport (structure, laws, regulations, operating principles).
Description
To identify the structure of the federation of the chosen sport, laws and regulations, basic principles of operation. |
|
Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
|
Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
|
Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
|
Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
|
Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
-
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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
|
Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Federation of selected sport (structure, laws, regulations, operating principles).
Description
To identify the structure of the federation of the chosen sport, laws and regulations, basic principles of operation. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees. |
-
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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description
Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport. |
-
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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Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description
Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport. |
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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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Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description
Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”. |
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
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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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
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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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Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description
Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport. |
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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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Federation of selected sport (structure, laws, regulations, operating principles).
Description
To identify the structure of the federation of the chosen sport, laws and regulations, basic principles of operation. |
-
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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Legal justification for the organisations/associations/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
Description
Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport. |
-
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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Equipment for the selected sport.
Description
To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period. |
-
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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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
-
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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Digital literacy in a chosen sport in the periodisation of training/classes, etc.
Description
Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during the training, competition period. |
-
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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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description
Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport. |
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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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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
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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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The chosen sport and the basic concepts of special terminology in English.
Description
Name the basic concepts of the specific terminology of the chosen sport in English. |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student. 2nd Edition, 2018.Suitable for English stream
Esports in Higher Education. 1st Edition, 2020.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Routledge Focus on Sport Pedagogy), 2021.Suitable for English stream