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Study Course Description

Development Tendencies in Sports Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
DN_219
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy; Dentistry; Management Science; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120

About Study Course

Objective

To provide students with the ability to understand the latest theories of sports pedagogy and related research in the context of sports education and sports training process, as well as to provide an overview of its development and the latest research in sports education and sports didactics (pedagogy), as well as in various fields that contribute to the academic performance of this knowledge in practice; develop the skills to analyse and evaluate sports education situations, the skills to apply modern education technologies.

Preliminary Knowledge

Foundations of sports pedagogy, didactics of sports, foundations of sports theory, foundations of sports training theory at bachelor or master level.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific theories, models and concepts inherent in sports pedagogy that form the theoretical basis of the study.

Skills

1.Critical evaluation of the results of the latest global scientific research in the field of research interests in sports pedagogy.

2.Analyse and creatively connect scientific and creative achievements in sports pedagogy to identify and address research challenges and draw conclusions.

Competences

1.Critically evaluate the achievements of sports pedagogy and critically evaluate their contribution to the development of this discipline.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Independent work

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-

Analysis and synthesis of scientific and creative achievements in sports pedagogy (theories and research results). At least 3 results of the latest global scientific research. Title, year of publication (2020-2025), objective, hypothesis, tasks, methods, justification of the basic concepts of the study, analysis of results and assessment.

Work in scientific databases based on the individually selected topic of the dissertation paper:

Pro Quest, EBSCO host (SPORTDiscus with full text), Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, SAGE Journals, PubMed

2.

Group work

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-

Development of a group project for research into pedagogical mechanisms for solving sports pedagogical problems.

Identification of problems: title, year of publication (2020-2025), objective, hypothesis, tasks, methods, justification of the basic concepts of the study, analysis and assessment of results, identified problem. Research into pedagogical mechanisms.

Work in scientific databases based on the individually selected topic of the dissertation paper:

Pro Quest, EBSCO host (SPORTDiscus with full text), Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, SAGE Journals, PubMed

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Attitudes and activity

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Attitudes towards studies, development dynamics, active participation in group work (30%)

2.

Individual work

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Individual work of student (30%)

3.

Group project

40.00% from total grade
10 points

Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and competences during the group project (40%).

  1. Knowledge and skills to justify theories and models applied in sports science methods and techniques used in sports pedagogy. Skills to link the results of the research paper with knowledge of the pedagogical environment of sport.
  2. Ability to analyse and creatively synthesize scientific advances in identifying research problems in sports pedagogy. Ability to link theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems in sports pedagogy.
  3. Competence to evaluate the relevance of scientific achievements to practice and to propose new solutions in sports pedagogy problem situations

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Innovation in sports education methods.
Description

In the lecture, doctoral students will learn about the latest knowledge of sports pedagogy and sports science, which contribute to the academic performance of the transition to individualised and personalised learning methods in sports education.

There will be a look at the sensibilities:

  1. why is sports education dominated by traditional teaching methods?
  2. What factors contribute to academic performance and what factors impede innovation in the introduction of personalised and personalised learning methods in sports teaching?

Literature:

  1. Fletcher, T., Ní Chróinín, D., Gleddie, D., & Beni, S. (Eds.). (2021). Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003035091
  2. Lawrence J. (2018). Teaching Primary Physical Education. Second Edition: SAGE Publications
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Innovation in sports training methods.
Description

In the lecture, doctoral students will learn about the latest knowledge of sports pedagogy and sports science, which academic performance in the transition to individualized and personalized sports training methods.

Questions will be looked at:

  1. why are traditional training methods dominating the sport’s coaching process?
  2. What factors contribute to academic performance and what factors impede innovation in the implementation of personalised and personalised training methods in the sport training process?

Literature:

  1. Dukes, L., (Edit.) (2015).  Exercise Training: Types and Methods, Role in Disease Prevention and Health Benefits (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology). Nova Science Pub 
  2. Gonçalves, B., Bravo, J., & Folgado, H. (Eds.). (2022). Training Methods to Improve Sports Performance and Health. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI.
  3. Joyce D., Lewindon D. (Eds.) (2022). High-Performance Training for Sports, 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Innovations in learning movement skills
Description

The lecture will analyse innovations in the acquisition of movement skills, including the latest techniques, technologies and approaches that improve the acquisition and effectiveness of movement skills in sports education and the sports training process, looking at the role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, biomechanics and motion analysis, neuroscience and sensory stimulation in a personalised learning and training process, increasing the efficiency of learning and training and tailoring it to individual needs.

Questions will be looked at:

  1. what is the theoretical justification for learning movement skills in an interdisciplinary view?
  2. How does artificial intelligence and data analysis help optimize the process of teaching motion?
  3. How can virtual and augmented reality be used in the process of learning movements?

Literature:

  1. David S, Bačić B, Richter C and Mundt M (2023) Editorial: Artificial intelligence to enhance biomechanical modelling. Front. Sports Act. Living 5:1188035. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1188035
  2. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Springer US. ISSN 15604292, 15604306
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Movement competence, physical and body awareness.
Description

The lecture will describe movement competence, physical and body awareness, evaluating a number of key issues related to an individual’s ability to effectively perform and understand the role of movement, physical fitness and body awareness.

Questions will be addressed:

  1. What factors influence the development of movement competency in childhood, adolescence and adulthood?
  2. What’s the difference between physical awareness and physical fitness?
  3. What is the link between competency, physical and physical awareness and how can smart devices and virtual reality contribute to their development at different stages of age?

Literature:

  1. Chen, A., (2022). Reconceptualizing Physical Education A Curriculum Framework for Physical Literacy. Routledge.
  2. Fletcher, T., Ní Chróinín, D., Gleddie, D., & Beni, S. (Eds.). (2021). Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003035091
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Modelling of educational environments to promote a physically active lifestyle.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Modelling of educational environments to increase motivation for athletic performance.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The specifics of competence, empathy, frustration and burnout of sports educators and coaches.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Final test: a test on the development of a group project in identifying and solving new research problems in sports pedagogy.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Chen, A., (2022). Reconceptualizing Physical Education A Curriculum Framework for Physical Literacy. Routledge.Suitable for English stream

2.

Dukes, L., (Edit.) (2015). Exercise Training: Types and Methods, Role in Disease Prevention and Health Benefits (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology). Nova Science PubSuitable for English stream

3.

Fletcher, T., Ní Chróinín, D., Gleddie, D., & Beni, S. (Eds.). (2021). Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (1st ed.). Routledge.Suitable for English stream

4.

Gonçalves, B., Bravo, J., & Folgado, H. (Eds.). (2022). Training Methods to Improve Sports Performance and Health. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI.Suitable for English stream

5.

Joyce D., Lewindon D. (Eds.) (2022). High-Performance Training for Sports, 2nd Edition. Human KineticsSuitable for English stream

6.

Lawrence J. (2018). Teaching Primary Physical Education. Second Edition: SAGE PublicationsSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

David S, Bačić B, Richter C and Mundt M (2023) Editorial: Artificial intelligence to enhance biomechanical modelling. Front. Sports Act. Living 5:1188035. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1188035.Suitable for English stream

2.

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Springer US. ISSN 15604292, 15604306Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Darbs zinātniskajās datu bāzēs, balstoties uz individuālajiem darba uzdevumiem: Pro Quest, EBSCO host (SPORTDiscus with Full Text), Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, SAGE journals, PubMedSuitable for English stream