Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Innovations in the Provision of Physical Activity
Course Code
LSPA_690
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andra Fernāte
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with a depth understanding of the nature, principles and practical application of social innovations in improving public health by developing skills in promoting the physical activity of persons.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the nature, principles and role of social innovations in promoting public health in the provision of physical activity.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of scientific progress on social innovations in the provision of physical activity
Skills
1.Analyse the link between physical activity, lifestyle and human health. Plan and develop content for a health promotion initiative to provide physical activity for a specific target group.
Individual work and tests
Group project: Health promotion Initiative for physical activity for a specific target group.
Competences
1.Use behavioural change patterns to motivate different target goups, collaborate on an interdisciplinary team, creating creative solutions to physical activity assurance problems for different target groups.
Individual work and tests
Group project: Health promotion Initiative for physical activity for a specific target group. • Assessment of sustainability of the developed physical activity Initiative
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Analysis of scientific progress on social innovations in the provision of physical activity |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Analysis of scientific achievements on social innovations in the provision of physical activity, highlighting the link between the nature of theory and social innovation and the result of innovation. Analyse the content of at least 3 recent global scientific studies: title of study, year of publication (2020-2025), objective, hypothesis, tasks, methods, justification for the concept of basic research innovation, analysis and assessment of results. |
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Group project: Health promotion Initiative for physical activity for a specific target group. |
60.00% from total grade
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Test
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Development of a group project in the planning of a health promotion initiative and content development in the provision of physical activities for a specific target group. Identification of problems in the provision of physical activity, identification of demand for social innovation in a particular target group, team building, planning and content development of a physical activity initiative, identification of necessary resources, evaluation of the initiative. |
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Examination
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1.
Assessment of sustainability of the developed physical activity Initiative |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Assessment of sustainability and dissemination of the developed physical activity Initiative according to specific criteria. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Nature and role of social innovation in the fields of health and sport
Description
Students in the lecture will gain an understanding of the nature of the concept of social innovation, their importance in the fields of health and sport. Identify examples of good practice in social innovation in promoting health and physical activity. |
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The role of physical activity in improving and preserving human health
Description
Students will gain an understanding of how sedentariness, stress, sleep patterns and nutrition affect a person’s health, as well as physical activity recommendations for different target groups and strategies for promoting them. |
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Theoretical justification for the change in behaviour and its practical application in promoting physical activity.
Description
Students will understand the theoretical justification for behavioural change, the importance of psychological and social factors that influence people’s decisions about pursuing a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Students will be able to analyse human behaviour and understand the application of appropriate patterns of behaviour change to effectively promote the formation of physical activity habits. |
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Motivation of physical activity, strategies and practical application thereof in promoting physical activity.
Description
Students will be able to analyse a person’s physical activity motivation, identify physical activity motivation barriers and understand the application of appropriate behavioural change patterns in order to effectively promote the formation of physical activity habits. |
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Identifying social needs in target groups.
Description
Students will gain a structured view of how to analyse and understand the social needs of different target groups, learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, segmentation principles, and understand the inherent errors in determining social needs. The practical tasks will learn tools for identifying needs, problem formulation, and priorities. |
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Identifying social needs in target groups.
Description
Students will gain a structured view of how to analyse and understand the social needs of different target groups, learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, segmentation principles, and understand the inherent errors in determining social needs. The practical tasks will learn tools for identifying needs, problem formulation, and priorities. |
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Development of a social needs solution for the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to translate identified social needs into physical activity provision into specific solutions, learn the stages of developing solutions: clarifying needs, defining goals, generating ideas and prioritizing. Will learn creative thinking techniques, risk analysis and resource planning to develop feasible innovative solutions. |
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Development of a social needs solution for the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to translate identified social needs into physical activity provision into specific solutions, learn the stages of developing solutions: clarifying needs, defining goals, generating ideas and prioritizing. Will learn creative thinking techniques, risk analysis and resource planning to develop feasible innovative solutions. |
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Adoption of social innovation in the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will understand theoretical guidelines, good practice examples and creative approaches to promoting physical activity and also the use of digital technologies and community partnerships to implement social innovation. |
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Development of a social needs solution for the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to translate identified social needs into physical activity provision into specific solutions, learn the stages of developing solutions: clarifying needs, defining goals, generating ideas and prioritizing. Will learn creative thinking techniques, risk analysis and resource planning to develop feasible innovative solutions. |
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Assessment of effectiveness and sustainability of the innovative solution for physical activity.
Description
Students will gain an understanding of the role of efficiency assessment in the implementation of innovative solutions, learn methods for evaluating the effectiveness of innovative solutions. |
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Dissemination of social innovations in the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will gain an idea of the dissemination of social innovation practices, communication strategies and partner engagement, as well as acquire practical skills that can be used to implement pilot projects and develop physical activity initiatives in a specific environment. |
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Ethical and security aspects in the planning and implementation of social innovation
Students will gain an understanding of ethical and safety aspects in the planning of personalised renewal optimisation.
Description
Students will gain an understanding of the ethical and safety aspects of social innovation planning. |
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Identifying social needs in target groups.
Description
Students will gain a structured view of how to analyse and understand the social needs of different target groups, learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, segmentation principles, and understand the inherent errors in determining social needs. The practical tasks will learn tools for identifying needs, problem formulation, and priorities. |
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Study room
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Development of a social needs solution for the provision of physical activity.
Description
Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and skills to translate identified social needs into physical activity provision into specific solutions, learn the stages of developing solutions: clarifying needs, defining goals, generating ideas and prioritizing. Will learn creative thinking techniques, risk analysis and resource planning to develop feasible innovative solutions. |
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Identifying social needs in target groups.
Description
Students will gain a structured view of how to analyse and understand the social needs of different target groups, learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, segmentation principles, and understand the inherent errors in determining social needs. The practical tasks will learn tools for identifying needs, problem formulation, and priorities. |
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Assessment of effectiveness and sustainability of the innovative solution for physical activity.
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Students will gain an understanding of the role of efficiency assessment in the implementation of innovative solutions, learn methods for evaluating the effectiveness of innovative solutions. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Osburg, T., & Schmidpeter, R. (2013). Social innovation. Solutions for a sustainable future, 18. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
Phillips, W., Lee, H., Ghobadian, A., O’regan, N., & James, P. (2015). Social innovation and social entrepreneurship: A systematic review. Group & Organization Management, 40(3), 428-461.Suitable for English stream
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Howaldt, J., Domanski, D., & Kaletka, C. (2016). Social innovation: Towards a new innovation paradigm. RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie, 17(6), 20-44.Suitable for English stream
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Grimm, R., Fox, C., Baines, S., & Albertson, K. (2013). Social innovation, an answer to contemporary societal challenges? Locating the concept in theory and practice. Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research, 26(4), 436–455. (akceptējams izdevums)https://doi.org/10.1080/13511610.2013.848163Suitable for English stream
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Mason, C., Barraket, J., Friel, S., O’Rourke, K., & Stenta, C.-P. (2015). Social innovation for the promotion of health equity. Health Promotion International, 30(Suppl_2), ii116–ii125.Suitable for English stream
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Baines, S., Wilson, R., Fox, C., Narbutaité, A. I., Bassi, A., Aramo-Immonen, H., & Prandini, R. (Eds.). (2024). Co-creation in public services for innovation and social justice: Concrete elasticity! Policy Press.Suitable for English stream
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Chateauvert, J., Dufort, P., Durand, F. J., Gunter, C., Maki, K., Morales, H. A., Néméh-Nombré, P., Paquette, J., Stambouli, J., & Tremblay-Pepin, S. (2025). Social innovation for real-world transformation: Roadmaps for changing the world. Policy Press.Suitable for English stream
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Coles-Kemp, L., & Burdon, M. (2026). Understanding digital responsibilities. Bristol University Press.Suitable for English stream
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Lucia, M. D., Santini, E., Caputo, A., & Panozzo, F. (Eds.). (2026). Sustainable business models : Insights from the tourism, cultural and creative sectors. Emerald Publishing Limited.Suitable for English stream
10.
Ryan T. MacNeil (2024). Observing dark innovation: After neoliberal tools and techniques. Bristol University Press.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Corthouts, J., Thibaut, E., Breuer, C., ... & Scheerder, J. (2020). Social inclusion in sports clubs across Europe: Determinants of social innovation. Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research, 33(1), 21-51.Suitable for English stream
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Prihadyanti, D., Aziz, S. A., & Sari, K. (2024). Diffusion of social innovation: The innovation provider’s perspective. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 15(1), 4516-4570.Suitable for English stream