Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Content and Methodology of Outdoor and Adventure Activities II - Tourism
Course Code
LSPA_230
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Liepiņa
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 enable students to acquire basic theoretical and practical knowledge in outdoor and adventure activities (tourism), according to the content of primary, basic and secondary school studies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Basketball, Foundations and Methodology of Football, Foundations and Methodology of Track and Field Exercises, Foundations and Methodology of Swimming, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, Civil Protection, State Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development, Theory of Sport, Innovative Information Communication Technologies and Methods in Sport Pedagogy, Biomechanics and Ergonomics, General and Age-Specific Physiology, Health Promoting Physical Activities, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Sports Medicine, Professional Communication and Terminology I (English, German, Russian), Project Development, Teacher’s Placement I, II.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the facts, understands theories and regularities in outdoor and adventure activities (including tourism).
2.Is familiar with learning strategies, methods and techniques.
3.Understand the ways in which learning performance is assessed and the criteria that define it.
Skills
1.A variety of learning methods, techniques and study aids shall be used, for obtaining the content of the subject and for developing general skills.
2.Create a supportive learning environment that respects the principles of confidentiality and privacy.
3.Organise situations close to real life in the learning process.
4.Select appropriate techniques for the assessment of learning achievements.
Competences
1.Use factual, theoretical and legal knowledge in an integrated manner, target and critically select and use different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the learning process for the needs of learners and implementation of t
2.Ability to organise a learning environment appropriate to the purpose and tasks of the training, choose study aids for the acquisition of outdoor activities, integrating health and safety content, fields of other subjects, transversal skills and valu
3.Able to justify the role of feedback, formal and summative evaluation in achieving the purpose and results of learning.
4.Be able to identify security threats and risks in different environments and situations in outdoor and adventurous activities, take preventive security measures by selecting the most appropriate troubleshooting strategies.
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.
Individual work |
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During studies, students, using lecture materials and various other sources of information, perform independent work:
1. Plans an outdoor activity – hike (walking, cycling, water or skiing).
2. Preparation for a tourist camp (accommodation, providing food).
3. Preparation for the theoretical examination in tourism – test and practical test, in accordance with instructions of the teaching staff.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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The final assessment of the study course is formed by summing up different tests during the course. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
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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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Description of tourism and active tourism. Nature and anthropogenic resources. Hikes, types of hikes and their planning. Types of hiking – emphasising the specifics of walking, cycling, skiing and water tourism hiking. General description of each type of each hike. Safety and hazard factors of a hike. Planning, organising a hike according to the contingent, location and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finances, first aid kit. Description of overnight stays during multi-day hikes
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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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Description of tourism camp (rural conditions). Specifics of nutrition in outdoor activities. Planning, transporting, preparing products.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in a walking and water tourism hike.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Study environment, assessment of the study course. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
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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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Description of tourism and active tourism. Nature and anthropogenic resources. Hikes, types of hikes and their planning. Types of hiking – emphasising the specifics of walking, cycling, skiing and water tourism hiking. General description of each type of each hike. Safety and hazard factors of a hike. Planning, organising a hike according to the contingent, location and other factors. Hiking mode, hiking finances, first aid kit. Description of overnight stays during multi-day hikes
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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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Description of tourism camp (rural conditions). Specifics of nutrition in outdoor activities. Planning, transporting, preparing products.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Various adventure activity tasks for individual growth (including physical) and promotion of team collaboration (planning, thinking, observation, leadership, communication, self-assessment, analysis, feedback, etc.). Training methods for improvement of skills.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical life skills: overcoming natural obstacles with and without tools, tourist hubs, roping, rope tensioning of diverse outdoor skill tasks.
|
-
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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adventure activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism rally, etc.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
|
-
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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual and team tourism on obstacle courses, tourism task rallies, tourism rally, team adventure competition.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism camp. Application of outdoor living skills in practice.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in a walking and water tourism hike.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Badvērts, Dž. (2009). Mezgli. Mezglu siešanas rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 128 lpp.
2.
Brūders, A., & Krauksta, D. (1998). Tūrisms. Rīga, LSPA, 77 lpp.
3.
Krauksta, D., & Liepiņa, I. (2006). Tūrisma pārgājiena organizēšana. Lekcija, LSPA, 21 lpp.
4.
Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 747. Rīgā 2018. gada 27. novembrī (prot. Nr. 56 38. §)/Regulations Regarding the State Basic Education Standard and Model Basic Education ProgrammesSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Brencis, A. (2003). Aktīvais tūrisms. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 224 lpp.
2.
Latvija. Tūrisma ceļvedis. (2012). Rīga, Jāņa sēta, 280 lpp.
3.
Liepiņa, I. (2004). Tūrisma tehnikas paņēmieni. Maģistra darbs, LSPA, 78 lpp.
4.
Liepiņa, I. (2006). Tūrisma speciālais inventārs. Lekcija, LSPA, 21 lpp.
5.
Mīkule, M., & Hānbergs, Ē. (2013). Mūsu mazais pārgājiens. Rīga, Jumava, 189 lpp.
6.
Neuman, J., & Doubalik, I.,P. (2004). Education and learning through outdoor acitivities, outdoor exercises and rope courses for youth programmes. Praha: Duha, 294 p.Suitable for English stream
7.
Rohnke, K., E., & Rogers, D. (2007). The Complete Ropes Course Manual, 428 p.Suitable for English stream
8.
Štrauhmanis, J. (2004). Kartogrāfija tūrismā. Rīga, Biznesa augstkola Turība, 78 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Vidzemes Augstskolas Tūrisma un viesmīlības fakultātes docētāji: Klepers A., Līviņa A., Smaļinskis J. Valmiera: Vidzemes augstskola, 117 lpp.
2.
Kalniņš, G. (2011). Skolēnu un jauniešu grupu aktivitātes brīvā dabā. To plānošana, organizēšana un drošības aspekti. LR Labklājības Ministrija, Valsts bērnu tiesību aizsardzības inspekcija.
3.
Mezglu video/How to Tie the Double Fisherman's KnotSuitable for English stream
4.
Padomi tūrisma pārgājieniem