Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Modeling and Evaluation of Recreational Activities
Course Code
LSPA_063
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
Ingrīda Smukā
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 provide an opportunity to learn the planning, organisation, management of recreational events and to become acquainted with the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia regarding the planning, organisation of events. To learn the specifics and peculiarities of organising and conducting recreational events.
Preliminary Knowledge
Preliminary knowledge of professional Bachelor in general theoretical study courses and basic sector-specific theoretical courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Understands the importance of recreational activities for the restoration of a person’s physical, mental abilities, the process of building personality and social relationships. Understands the Latvian legislation in relation to the organisation and implementation of mass events. 2. Knows the types of recreational events and understands the choice of activities to be used in recreational events according to the age, physical fitness, type of occupation and interests of event participants.
Skills
1.3. Knows how to choose activities appropriate to the interests, age, physical fitness of the contingent of the recreational event, creates event scenarios. Knows how to plan, organise and implement recreational events. 4. Knows how to maintain a connection and cooperate with state and local government institutions in organising recreational events, attract, motivate participants of the event. 5. Knows how to work individually and in a team. 6. Knows how to create event content by choosing recreational tools, techniques and methods according to the customer contingent, environmental conditions and resources. 7. Knows how to create publicity for an event.
Competences
1.8. Skilfully assesses and analyses aspects and problems of the organisation and implementation of recreational events. Solves professional issues related to the planning, organisation and implementation of recreational events using the theoretical foundations and skills learned. 9. Skilfully plans and organises personal work. 10. Plans, organises and manages teamwork.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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1. Preparation of a stage event: formulation of objectives, tasks. Event legend, intrigue. Planning of the event, distribution of responsibilities, creation of a programme;
2. Choice of activities to be included in the recreational event;
3. Creation of information material for the event;
4. Coordination of the event (venue, catering, presentation, work with the event leaders);
5. Creation of event scenario
6. Creation of event design, choice of background music.
7. Event organiser’s meeting and/or general rehearsal.
8. Preparing for the written examination.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The total assessment is summative.
Preparation for the written examination;
Formulation of objectives, tasks of the event. Event legend, intrigue. Planning of the event, distribution of responsibilities, creation of a programme;
Choice of activities to be included in the recreational event. Creation of information material for the event;
Coordination of the event (venue, catering, presentation, work with the event leaders);
Creation of event scenario.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Types, classification of events. Festivities, events and explanation of the terms associated with it. Classification of recreational activities, recreational events, organisation, leading. Law on the Safety of Public Entertainment and Festivity Events.
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Lecture
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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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Planning, organisation, leading of stage events – teamwork. Design, objectives, tasks of recreational events and aspects of developing an event programme. According to the target group.
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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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Specifics of organisation of events for groups of employees. Event modelling, Diversity and choice of activities to be used in recreational events according to the interests, age, physical fitness of the contingent of participants.
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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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Event management, event leader, skills required by the leader; Event planning, organisation, management analysis, feedback;
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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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Marketing of recreational events, production of information material, informing the public, motivation of participants.
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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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Event feedback.
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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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Examination (written)
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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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Stage format event, process (Christmas event)
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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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Stage format event, process (Christmas event)
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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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Stage format event, process (Christmas event)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Management of events, types of management and technical and content aspects; Creating an event scenario;
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Stage format event, process (Christmas event)
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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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Stage format event, process (Christmas event)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Domiņa L. ”Svētku scenāriji”. Rīga: Pētergailis, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Freibergs Z. Pasākumu vadīšanas māksla. Rīga: Apgāds Zvaigzne ABC, 2020.
3.
Liepiņa I., Smukā I. „Metodiskie ieteikumi aktīvās atpūtas un fizisko aktivitāšu pasākumiem lokālās administratīvās teritorijās (pašvaldībās).” SVA, LR Izglītības ministrija, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Publisku izklaides un svētku pasākumu drošības likums". [tiešsaite]. [skatīts 2023.g. 20.decembrī].
5.
McIntosh R, Goeldner C. Ritchie B. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies. Chapter 8. Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other. New York a.o.: Wiley& Sons, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
7.
McIntosh R, Goeldner C. Ritchie B. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies. Chapter 8. Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other. New York a.o.: Wiley& Sons, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Forands I. „Projekta menedžments”. 9.nodaļa - „Projekta plānošana”, 10.nodaļa - „Projekta izmaksu plānošana”. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2006.
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Project manager.
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
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Project manager.
Other Information Sources
1.
Australian Journal of Leisure and Recreation, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1992, pp. 44-48, [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 2023.gada 20.decembrī].
2.
Julio Moisés Campos Alvarenga. Servicios Deportivos y Recreativos. [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 2024.g.2.februārī]