Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Outdoor Activities I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_457
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Enable students to acquire theoretical and practical basic knowledge in outdoor and adventure activities orientation and tourism according to the content of primary, primary and secondary education.

Preliminary Knowledge

Previous study course module completed successfully: General pedagogy, adult education, general and developmental psychology, anatomy, basic physiology, sports philosophy, first aid, geriatric physiology.

When starting a study course, knowledge, skills and skills are required in accordance with the standard of general secondary education in sport at last.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Recognizes the colors, symbols, and understands map scales, uses terminology, and teaches didactics

Individual work and tests

Research relating to orienteering map • Orientateering map signs, colors, scale. Terms, terminology • Orienteering distance

2.Knows how to plan a tourist hike route, including using modern technologies.

Individual work and tests

Tourism hike

Skills

1.Know how to find the quickest - shortest route and realize.

Individual work and tests

Orienteering distance • GPS in orienteering distance

2.Knows how to perform an orienteering distance using a map and compass. Knows how to orient a map, determine direction and control it when moving in an area, knows how to determine distance from a map and control it when moving in an orienteering distance. Knows how to read an orienteering map.

Individual work and tests

Orienteering distance

3.Will be able to plan, install, overcome and remove a variety of tourism techniques in the area using different tourist hubs.

Individual work and tests

Tourism technique competitions

4.Is able to demonstrate various types of tourism techniques during the Tourism rally and the Strand.

Individual work and tests

Tourism technique competitions • Tourist hubs

5.Knows how to prepare for and practically carry out a tourist hike (hiking, water tourism or cycling) during the camp.

Individual work and tests

Tourism hike

Competences

1.Using modern technologies to measure your performance during the learning and training process.

Individual work and tests

Orienteering distance • GPS in orienteering distance

2.Able to flatten and realize the hike. Analyse changes, if any, in the route of the realized hike. Able to analyse the target achieved by the hike for the chosen hike contingent.

Individual work and tests

Tourism hike

3.Orientation activities as an element of competition (individual orientation competition) during a tourist camp.

Individual work and tests

Orienteering distance

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Research relating to orienteering map

5.00% from total grade
Test

Find a orientateering map in the vicinity of your place of residence and find at least 5 different objects on the map and terrain. Prepares a presentation containing a photo of an object from nature, a representation on a map and a terminalologically precise name in sports card designations

2.

GPS in orienteering distance

5.00% from total grade
Test

Registers the GPS of your path during orienteering distance and, after loading the data on one of the special GPS analysis platforms,

compar your route variant to the optimum

3.

Tourism hike

5.00% from total grade
Test

Planning a tourism hike according to the chosen type, purpose, contingent and location of the hike.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Orientateering map signs, colors, scale. Terms, terminology

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Recognizes orientation sports map designations and color. Determines the distance on the map and converts it to metres in nature

2.

Orienteering distance

25.00% from total grade
10 points

To perform an orienteering course independently with the help of a map and compass, choosing the most optimal techniques and tactics in the shortest possible time during the outdoor camp. Precise criteria are available in e-studies.

3.

Tourist hubs

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Demonstration of tourist knots and ability to use them in a tourist obstacle course during the camp, in competitions and in everyday life. Exact criteria available in e-studies.

4.

Tourism technique competitions

25.00% from total grade
10 points

Participate in the camp's tourist obstacle course competition, demonstrate tourist technical skills, and judge the competition by assessing the participants' technical performance.

5.

Tourism hike

5.00% from total grade
10 points

Prepare for a hike (selecting equipment, clothes), plan the most optimal route and realize it in a hike during the camp

6.

Water tourism

5.00% from total grade
10 points

Prepare for water tourism activity Observe safety rules on the water

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Orienteering of Basics and Didactic
Description

Orientation history. Orientation disciplines. Safety and precautions rules while in outdoor classes

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Tourism Basics and Didactic
Description

Tourism history. Types of tourism. Safety and precautions rules while in outdoor classes

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Tourism Basics and Didactic
Description

Tourism history. Types of tourism. Safety and precautions rules while in outdoor classes

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Specificities of nutritional planning in tourism
Description

Planning and provision of nutrition for hiking and camping in the countryside.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of nutritional planning in tourism
Description

Planning and provision of nutrition for hiking and camping in the countryside.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Selection of camp sites and terrain
Description

Camp site selection, setup. Setting up an asylum with a variety of available resources and weather conditions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

Selection of camp sites and terrain
Description

Camp site selection, setup. Setting up an asylum with a variety of available resources and weather conditions.

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
1

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
1

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
108 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to Orienteering of Basics and Didactic
Description

Orientation history. Orientation disciplines. Safety and precautions rules while in outdoor classes

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to Tourism Basics and Didactic
Description

Tourism history. Types of tourism. Safety and precautions rules while in outdoor classes

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of orientation teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of nutritional planning in tourism
Description

Planning and provision of nutrition for hiking and camping in the countryside.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Selection of camp sites and terrain
Description

Camp site selection, setup. Setting up an asylum with a variety of available resources and weather conditions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
2

Topics

Technical elements for tourism hubs. Sport tourism technique
Description

Parallel ropes. Uphill slope. Log crossing with a handrail, log installation. Swamp crossing. Rope tensioning. Transporting the "wounded" person.

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
1

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
The didactic and methodological of orientation teaching.
Description

Teaching methodology

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

Orienteering technique
Description

Orienteering Techniques

  1. Map Orientation
  2. Distance Determination
  3. Precise Direction
  4. Map Reading.
Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering tactics
Description

To use the handrail for beginners.

Extension of the KP (checkpoint) position

Brake landmarks

Love on the straighter line

last engagement selection

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
1

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

Specificities of nutritional planning in tourism
Description

Planning and provision of nutrition for hiking and camping in the countryside.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
1

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

Sports touring techniques competitions
Description

Participation in a tourist competition- Obstacle course

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Orienteering map signs, colors, scale
Description

Orienteering sports map signs and color. Define the distance on the map and reverse it to meters in nature

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Planning and tactics for the optimal route variant
Description

Orientation distance as an element of competition, assessment of technical and tactical skills applied during tourism and orientation camp based on stage times and GPS.

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Using modern technologies in the orienteering teaching and training process
Description

Performing orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk races or similar activities. Analysis of choosing your path variant. using GPS

Orienteering distance
Description

Participation in orienteering competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
4

Topics

Tourism hike
Description

Characterisation of types of hikes, suitability for natural and anthropogenic resources, contingent of participants and purpose of the hiking.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

The didactic and methodological of tourism teaching.
  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Tourist technique and hubs
Description

Tourist hubs and techniques (elements) – characterisation, fitting out, management and demolition thereof.

Types of tourism competitions
Description

Description, organization, judging and participation in tourism competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Organisation and refereeing of sports tourism competitions
Description

Students install various elements of tourism competitions and then court sports tourism competitions

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study trip
4

Topics

Tactics in sports tourism competitions
Description

Tactics in sports tourism competitions - various tourism competitions

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
54 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Orienteering : skills - techniques - training 2025Suitable for English stream

2.

Ligita Indriksone. Orientēšanās. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akad. Slēpošanas katedra, 2000-2002 (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Treniņi : padomi orientēšanās treniņiem sportistiem un treneriem / saturs: Jorans Andersons, Rogers Glennefors, Lase Greilerts, Lase Hūgedāls, Anders Tīstads. Zviedrijas Orientēšanās federācija, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Daina Krauksta. Tūrisma pārgājienu organizēšana. Inga Liepiņa. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra lekcija, 2006 (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Orientēšanās tehnika : metod. līdz. LSPA stud. / Baiba Smila ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra, 1999

2.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”.Suitable for English stream

3.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Nogāze uz augšu ierīkošanaSuitable for English stream

4.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Baļķa pārvarēšana ar margu, baļķa pārlaišanaSuitable for English stream

5.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Baļķa margas ierīkošanaSuitable for English stream

6.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Paralēlo virvju pārvarēšanaSuitable for English stream

7.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Gaisa pārceltuvju pārvarēšanaSuitable for English stream

8.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Virvju spriegošanaSuitable for English stream

9.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Virvju marķēšanaSuitable for English stream

10.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Cietušā transportēšana ar nestuvēmSuitable for English stream

11.

Latvijas Jaunatnes sporta tūrisma federācijas/Latvijas Alpīnisma savienības video metodiskie materiāli “Sporta tūrisma elementu veikšana un ierīkošana”. Purva pārvarēšanaSuitable for English stream

12.

Lattanzi, M. Squiggly Lines: Map and Compass Navigation in Adventure Races and Rogaines. 288 p. Paperback – September 1, 2020Suitable for English stream

13.

Tyler,M. The Kids' Compass Guide: Easy & Fun Way to Master Navigation Skills | Colorful Illustrations, Quizzes, and 15+ Interactive Games to Engage Kids with Nature Paperback – July 26, 2024Suitable for English stream

14.

Riversong, R. Wilderness Navigation Made Simple: Mastering Compass and Resourceful Orienteering for Outdoor Adventurers. 108 p. Paperback – August 31, 2023Suitable for English stream

15.

Bryant, B., Childs, E.,Sorrentini, T.At-Home Orienteering (Navigation Games). 30 p Paperback – December 29, 2020Suitable for English stream

16.

Woods, S. Hiking and Camping for Beginners: A Guide to Learn the Basics ,Choose the Best Gear, Prepare for Emergencies and Feel More Confident About Your New Outdoor Hobby. 128 p. Paperback – November 20, 2024Suitable for English stream

17.

Angļu-latviešu tūrisma terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca : vairāk nekā 1600 terminu un terminoloģisku vārdkopu / Ronalds Pētersons, Enārs Plinta. 2002Suitable for English stream

18.

Smila, B., Vārna, A., Indriksone,L. 2016. LOF metodiskais materiāls skolotājiem. izd. LOF

19.

Tūrisms : māc. līdz. LSPA stud. / Arnolds Brūders, Daina Krauksta ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akad. Slēpošanas katedra, 1953-1998

Other Information Sources

1.

Realizējot izmantot var dažādas aplikācijas mobilajās ierīcēs.Suitable for English stream

2.

Veiktā ceļa varianta analizēšana.Suitable for English stream

3.

Aplikācija organizējot orientēšanās nodarbību, sacensības.Suitable for English stream

4.

Scouts of America. Orienteering Merit Badge Pamphlet. 2022Suitable for English stream

5.

Latvijas Valsts meži (kartes).Suitable for English stream