Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Didactics of Nordic Walking
Course Code
LSPA_093
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
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 provide the students with the possibility to master basic theoretical and practical knowledge for teaching the foundations of Nordic walking in sport pedagogy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Previous study courses in the module have been mastered successfully: General Pedagogy, Adult Education, Gen. and Developmental Psychology, Anatomy, Foundations of Physiology, Philosophy of Sport, First Aid, Age-Specific Physiology. When starting the study course, knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the general secondary education standard in sport is necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the facts, understands theories and patterns in outdoor and adventure activities (incl. Nordic walking), module topics. Knows learning strategies, methods and techniques. Understands the ways in which learning performance is assessed and the criteria for determining it.
Skills
1.Uses various learning methods, techniques and study aids to master the content of the subject and develop general skills. Builds a supportive study environment, respecting the principles of confidentiality and privacy. Organises situations close to real life in the study process. Chooses appropriate methods for assessing learning achievements Nordic walking activities.
Competences
1.Uses fact-based, theoretical knowledge and knowledge of patterns in an integrated way, purposefully and critically selects and uses different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the study process for the needs of students and according to the learning outcomes. Organises a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies. Able to justify the role of feedback, formative and summative assessment in achieving the objective and outcome of studies.
Assessment
Individual work
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During studies, students, using lecture materials and various other sources of information, perform independent work:
1) Plan an outdoor activity with basic Nordic walking skills, including using modern technologies – mobile apps and/or GPS recording devices;
2) development of a laboratory work on Nordic walking – assessment of individual skills, technique developing a proper technique improvement methodology for oneself (exercises, proportioning);
3) preparation for the theoretical test in Nordic walking – test and practical tests, in accordance with instructions of the teaching staff.
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Examination
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The final assessment of the study course is formed by summing up different tests during the course.
1. 1.1. Assessment of Nordic walking technique – analysis of video materials
1.2. Nordic walking teaching methodology and analysis of technique;
1) Selection of equipment;
2) Basic Nordic walking technique;
3) Teaching methodology at school
1.3. Lesson plan (notes)
1.4. Study placement
2. Student’s attitude towards learning, individual development dynamics
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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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2
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Topics
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Study content in the field of “Nordic walking P+D”. Study environment, assessment. Safety aspects of outdoor activities.
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Lecture
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Description of Nordic walking. Nordic walking activities in Latvia and the world Types of Nordic walking technique.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Choice of learning strategies, study methods and techniques at different levels of basic education – in accordance with age characteristics, fitness of pupils, study tasks and learning outcomes.
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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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Choice of learning strategies, study methods and techniques at different levels of basic education – in accordance with age characteristics, fitness of pupils, study tasks and learning outcomes.
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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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Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school.
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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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Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student.
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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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Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student.
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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Self-assessment of outcomes of the study course.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Choice of learning strategies, study methods and techniques at different levels of basic education – in accordance with age characteristics, fitness of pupils, study tasks and learning outcomes.
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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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Specifics of teaching Nordic walking technique to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness. Nordic walking at school.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student.
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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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Development and practical management of a lesson plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected study methods, study content, assessment criteria, methodological and visual materials on the topics drawn by the student.
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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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Self-assessment of outcomes of the study course.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem/Regulations Regarding the State Basic Education Standard and Model Basic Education Programmes
2.
Nūjošana. LSPA studentiem. Metodiskais līdzeklis. B.Smila, K.Ciekurs. 2017 (e-studijas)
3.
Nūjošanas lekcijas LSPA KVS sistēmā/Clubbing lectures in the LSPA KVS system (e-studijas)Suitable for English stream
4.
Tim "T-Bone" Arem Nordic Walking a Total Body Experience. Book Surge, 2006 (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
K.Ciekurs, B.Smila. Nūjošanas tehnikas pamatu raksturojums un mācīšanas pamati LSPA maģistratūras studentiem. Metodiskais līdzeklis. 2014 (e-studijas)
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K.Ciekurs, B.Smila. Nūjošanas tehnikas analīze LSPA studentiem. Metodiskais līdzeklis. 2014 (e-studijas)
3.
K.Ciekurs, B.Smila. Nūjošana LSPA studentiem. Metodiskais līdzeklis. 2014 (e-studijas)
4.
Nūjo vesels! Praktiski padomi iesācējiem. Rīga: 36,6C, 2009. (e-studijas)
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Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Data bases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information.
Other Information Sources
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Nūjošana
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Nūjotājiem
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INWASuitable for English stream
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DNVSuitable for English stream