Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Didactics of Individual Sports
Course Code
LSPA_491
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Ļubinska
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 be able to use interdisciplinary, methodological and problem-solving skills independently to select training/training methods, means, resources appropriate to the training objectives, tasks and achievable training outcomes according to the person’s abilities, performance, age and individual development opportunities over a specific cycle appropriate to the person’s needs.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human functioning part 1, geriatric and sports physiology, general and developmental psychology, teaching and learning, health pedagogy, comprehensive physical preparation in sport.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Outline and understand the standard of profession of “sports coach” qualification (PKL 5).
2.To identify the structure of the federation of the chosen sport, laws and regulations, basic principles of operation.
Individual work and tests
Development of a competition/event regulation.
3.Set out the legal justification for the organisations/societies/foundations/government/municipal bodies of the chosen sport.
4.Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees.
Individual work and tests
Development of a competition/event regulation.
5.To systematise and justify the equipment of the selected sport (clothing, footwear, equipment, objects) - during the training period, during the competition period.
6.Name and explain the use of smart devices (digital literacy) during training, competition
Individual work and tests
Synopsis.
7.Classify the age groups of sports/learns/visitors according to a chosen sport.
Individual work and tests
Synopsis.
8.Name the basic English terms of the chosen sport.
Individual work and tests
Synopsis.
9.Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of ageing sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional capacities in sports) explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the overall physical preparation process of the selected sport.
Individual work and tests
Synopsis.
10.Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of old age sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional abilities in sports) to explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the special physical preparation process of the selected sport.
Individual work and tests
Synopsis.
Skills
1.Outline and justify the knowledge and skills of the qualification “sports coach” profession standards (PKL 5) to the chosen sport.
2.Develop a competition regulation in selected sport; explain the conformity of the regulations with the planned level of competition (county, city, state, etc.).
3.Make evidence-based proposals to improve the work of sport in your sport.
4.Develop a training process/training cycle plan, use prerequisites in general physical fitness
5.Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness.
6.Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of aging sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional capacities in sports) to explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the overall physical preparation process of the selected sport.
7.Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of old age sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional abilities in sports) to explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the special physical preparation process of the selected sport.
Competences
1.Be able to evaluate individuals and teams for comprehensive individual development, coaching and personality growth needs in line with the principles of inclusive sports education. Be able to set personalized, personalized training process goals and tasks for the person and team during the season/year cycle according to the needs and capabilities of the person and team in diversity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Development of a competition/event regulation. |
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10 points
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Develop a competition regulation in a chosen sport; explain the conformity of the regulations with the planned level of competition (county, city, state, etc.). |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Synopsis. |
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10 points
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Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of aging sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional capacities in sports) to explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the overall physical preparation process of the selected sport. |
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2.
Synopsis. |
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10 points
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Interdisciplinary (study courses - human fundraisers 1, physiology of old age sports, development of endurance and strength, evaluation of functional abilities in sports) to explain and justify the importance of movement functionality in the special physical preparation process of the selected sport. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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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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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
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Class/Seminar
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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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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
Description
Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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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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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
Description
Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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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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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Location
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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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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Location
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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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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
|
Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
|
Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
|
Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
Description
Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
|
Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
-
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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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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
|
Gym
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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
|
Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
|
Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
|
Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jānis Žīdens, Nils Grasis, Uldis Grāvītis, Dace Kaspare. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Nils Grasis. Trenera rokasgrāmata - 2. 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
SPORTA TRENERA PROFESIJAS STANDARTS. Profesionālās izglītības un nodarbinātības trīspusējās sadarbības apakšpadomes 2022.gada 14.decembra sēdē, protokols Nr.7
4.
Brigitta Höger (Editor), Konrad Kleiner (Editor). Sports Didactics in Europe: History, Current Trends and Future Developments. 2022.
Additional Reading
1.
Nils Neuber. Didactics of Physical Education and Sport: Foundations and Models. 2025. (150 pages)