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Study Course Description

Sport Specificity I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_481
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

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.

Individual work and tests

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).

Individual work and tests

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.

Individual work and tests

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.

Individual work and tests

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.

Individual work and tests

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

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Competition/event Regulation.

-
10 points

Develop a competition/event regulation in selected sport.

2.

Workout/lesson periodization plan.

-
10 points

Develop a training/lesson process training/lesson cycle plan.

3.

Historical aspects of the development of the chosen sport in the world and Europe.

-
10 points

Reflect, systematize the historical periodization of the chosen sport.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Standard of profession of the qualification “Senior coach of the Sports” - knowledge, skills, competences.

-
10 points

Structure and systematise the knowledge, skills, competences specified in the professional standard of the qualification “Senior coach of Sport” for a selected sport.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description

Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description

Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description

Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description

Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description

Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description

Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport.

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description

Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description

Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description

Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description

Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Historical period of development of the selected sport in world/Europe/Latvia.
Description

Identify bibliography data; test the development of the selected sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Qualification “Senior Sports coach” professional qualification standard.
Description

Explore, understand the standard content of the professional qualification of the qualification “Senior Sports coach”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description

Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Competition rules for the selected sport.
Description

Perform a structured analysis of the competition regulations of the selected sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description

Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of the age stages of the selected sport.
Description

Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to Meet the Needs of Every Student. 2nd Edition, 2018.Suitable for English stream

2.

Esports in Higher Education. 1st Edition, 2020.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Routledge Focus on Sport Pedagogy), 2021.Suitable for English stream

2.

Sports un fiziskās aktivitātes augstskolā. 2008.

3.

International Scientific Conference "Society. Technology. Solutions". 2022.

4.

Revolutionary Changes and Innovations in the Training of Teachers of Physical Culture and Sports : scientific and pedagogical internship. 2021.Suitable for English stream