Basics and Methodology of Overcoming Obstacles
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Develop a variety of obstacle management skills, enable engaging in interesting, safe and health-enhancing physical activities as a basis for strengthening physical health.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites for general physical fitness and sport basics (such as athletics, gymnastics and general training baseline skills) are desirable, providing the ability to safely learn obstacle management exercises. It is also desirable to acquire basic knowledge in pedagogy and sports didactic in advance in order to be able to prepare purposefully for the teaching of the techniques acquired in the course and to apply them in pedagogical practice.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes basic principles of obstacle management techniques and methodologies (e.g. falling, climbing, climbing, jumping techniques).
Homework • Additional work - report
2.Explain safety rules and potential risks in different environments where obstacles are overcome.
Additional work - report • Homework
Skills
1.Applies obstacle management to the gymnastics hall.
Active activity in classes • Practical exam
2.Demonstrate various obstacle management elements (e.g. forward bundle, speed vault, dash vault, kong vault, etc.) in compliance with safety requirements.
Practical exam • Active activity in classes
Competences
1.Be able to take responsibility for the implementation of obstacle management activities in a safe environment.
Active activity in classes • Practical exam
2.Able to assess and adjust students’ technique and progress using pedagogical evaluation criteria.
Active activity in classes
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Homework |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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In order for a student to be admitted to a practical exam, 6 assignments (each for at least 1 point) must be completed. Each assignment is scored between 1 and 3 points. A maximum of 18 points can be scored for all assignments, converted to 30% or 30 points. Important: If even one job has not been completed or received 0 points, the student is not admitted to the practical exam. Assignment scoring criteria:
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2.
Additional work - report |
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Students needing additional points should develop a report on overcoming obstacles with emphasis on parkour and its elements. Report volume: 10 pages. You can receive up to 15 additional points for the report. Structure of the report:
The report should be drafted in accordance with the conditions for the development of academic papers. References must be APA-style, etc. The conditions for the development of academic papers are available in the e-learning environment. |
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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.
Active activity in classes |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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During practical classes, obstacle management techniques, safe fall techniques and acrobatics are learnt. During classes, students also learn how to evaluate these techniques by performing mutual evaluation and practicing providing feedback on the performance of colleagues. |
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2.
Practical exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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There can be up to 15 exercises in an exam, each scored with 3 points. The maximum possible score is 50 points, converted to 50% or 50 points. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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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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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course. Warm-up exercises to overcome obstacles. acrobatic element 1: forward roll.
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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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Falling technique and method of teaching falling technique. Acrobatic element 2: back roll.
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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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Improvement of falling technique. Acrobatics element 3: roll over the shoulder.
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Location
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Climbing and climbing a Swedish wall with and without a gym bench.
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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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Safe landing with a roll over the shoulder.
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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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Horizontal wall run (“tic-tac”).
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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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Overcoming the obstacle by sliding under it (under-bar).
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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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Jump over an obstacle based on one leg and one arm (“step vault”).
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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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Jump over an obstacle based on one hand (“speed Vault”).
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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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Leap across the obstacle with both hands (“lazy vault”).
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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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Jump over an obstacle with a body turn (“reverse vault”).
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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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Leap across the obstacle with both hands - support leap (“kong vault”).
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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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Jump over an obstacle with a breakthrough (“dash vault”).
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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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“Kong vault” and “dash vault” combination jump (“kash vault”).
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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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Overcoming and jumping off a high hurdle (high balance log). Jumps over a low obstacle (low equilibrium log) based on both hands.
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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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Overcoming an obstacle (exercise bench) on your stomach or back.
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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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Final examinations of the course (practical test).
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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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2
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Topics
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Submission of papers, clearing of academic debts, marking and evaluation of the study course (completion of the assessment questionnaire).
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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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Introduction to the study course. Warm-up exercises to overcome obstacles. acrobatic element 1: forward roll.
|
-
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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-
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2
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Topics
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Falling technique and method of teaching falling technique. Acrobatic element 2: back roll.
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of falling technique. Acrobatics element 3: roll over the shoulder.
|
-
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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-
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2
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Topics
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Climbing and climbing a Swedish wall with and without a gym bench.
|
|
Safe landing with a roll over the shoulder.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
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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Horizontal wall run (“tic-tac”).
|
|
Overcoming the obstacle by sliding under it (under-bar).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Jump over an obstacle based on one leg and one arm (“step vault”).
|
|
Jump over an obstacle based on one hand (“speed Vault”).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Leap across the obstacle with both hands (“lazy vault”).
|
|
Jump over an obstacle with a body turn (“reverse vault”).
|
-
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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Leap across the obstacle with both hands - support leap (“kong vault”).
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|
Jump over an obstacle with a breakthrough (“dash vault”).
|
|
“Kong vault” and “dash vault” combination jump (“kash vault”).
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
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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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Overcoming and jumping off a high hurdle (high balance log). Jumps over a low obstacle (low equilibrium log) based on both hands.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
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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Overcoming an obstacle (exercise bench) on your stomach or back.
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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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Final examinations of the course (practical test).
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Submission of papers, clearing of academic debts, marking and evaluation of the study course (completion of the assessment questionnaire).
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Žīdens, J., Grasis, N., Grāvītis, U., Kaspere, D. (2008). Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, LTTC.
Avotiņa, I. (2016). Vieglatlētika. Rīga, DUE.
Bernhards, V., & Zaula, Dz. (2004). Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā 2. Rīga, RaKa.
Jansone, R. (2005). Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga, RaKa.
Rogers., J. (2000). USA Track & Field Coaching manual. Human Kinetics.
Additional Reading
Staģis, A. (2016). Latvijas vieglatlētikas vēsture. Rīga, Jumava.
Krauksts, V. (2006). Treniņu teorijas pamati. Rīga, Drukātava.