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Study Course Description

Basics and Methodology of Overcoming Obstacles

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_170
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

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

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).

Individual work and tests

Homework Additional work - report

2.Explain safety rules and potential risks in different environments where obstacles are overcome.

Individual work and tests

Additional work - report Homework

Skills

1.Applies obstacle management to the gymnastics hall.

Individual work and tests

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.

Individual work and tests

Practical exam Active activity in classes

Competences

1.Be able to take responsibility for the implementation of obstacle management activities in a safe environment.

Individual work and tests

Active activity in classes Practical exam

2.Able to assess and adjust students’ technique and progress using pedagogical evaluation criteria.

Individual work and tests

Active activity in classes

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Homework

30.00% from total grade
10 points

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:

  • 1 point: is described very briefly, superficially, without deeper analysis and sports terminology. Drawings, diagrams, or tables are not used.
  • 2 points: are described well, home states and sports terminology are used, but there is no additional visual material.
  • 3 points: are described broadly and accurately using sports terminology. Added drawings, diagrams, and tables to make it easier to understand.
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:

  • introduction – importance and development of overcoming obstacles.
  • The history and philosophy of parkour – origins, key principles.
  • Technical elements – main movements (Vaults, Wall runs, precisions, etc.).
  • Physical fitness – required physical parameters and training methods.
  • Safety and injury prevention: key risks and how to reduce them.
  • Conclusions and personal opinion.
  • A list of literature.
  • Attachments (if necessary).

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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Active activity in classes

20.00% from total grade
10 points

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.

2.

Practical exam

50.00% from total grade
10 points

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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Introduction to the study course. Warm-up exercises to overcome obstacles. acrobatic element 1: forward roll.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Falling technique and method of teaching falling technique. Acrobatic element 2: back roll.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Improvement of falling technique. Acrobatics element 3: roll over the shoulder.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Climbing and climbing a Swedish wall with and without a gym bench.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Safe landing with a roll over the shoulder.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Horizontal wall run (“tic-tac”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming the obstacle by sliding under it (under-bar).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Jump over an obstacle based on one leg and one arm (“step vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Jump over an obstacle based on one hand (“speed Vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Leap across the obstacle with both hands (“lazy vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Jump over an obstacle with a body turn (“reverse vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Leap across the obstacle with both hands - support leap (“kong vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Jump over an obstacle with a breakthrough (“dash vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

“Kong vault” and “dash vault” combination jump (“kash vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming and jumping off a high hurdle (high balance log). Jumps over a low obstacle (low equilibrium log) based on both hands.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming an obstacle (exercise bench) on your stomach or back.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Final examinations of the course (practical test).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Submission of papers, clearing of academic debts, marking and evaluation of the study course (completion of the assessment questionnaire).
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Introduction to the study course. Warm-up exercises to overcome obstacles. acrobatic element 1: forward roll.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Falling technique and method of teaching falling technique. Acrobatic element 2: back roll.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Improvement of falling technique. Acrobatics element 3: roll over the shoulder.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Climbing and climbing a Swedish wall with and without a gym bench.
Safe landing with a roll over the shoulder.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Horizontal wall run (“tic-tac”).
Overcoming the obstacle by sliding under it (under-bar).
  1. 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”).
  1. 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”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Leap across the obstacle with both hands - support leap (“kong vault”).
Jump over an obstacle with a breakthrough (“dash vault”).
“Kong vault” and “dash vault” combination jump (“kash vault”).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Overcoming and jumping off a high hurdle (high balance log). Jumps over a low obstacle (low equilibrium log) based on both hands.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Overcoming an obstacle (exercise bench) on your stomach or back.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Final examinations of the course (practical test).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Submission of papers, clearing of academic debts, marking and evaluation of the study course (completion of the assessment questionnaire).
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Žīdens, J., Grasis, N., Grāvītis, U., Kaspere, D. (2008). Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, LTTC.

2.

Avotiņa, I. (2016). Vieglatlētika. Rīga, DUE.

3.

Bernhards, V., & Zaula, Dz. (2004). Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā 2. Rīga, RaKa.

4.

Jansone, R. (2005). Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga, RaKa.

5.

Rogers., J. (2000). USA Track & Field Coaching manual. Human Kinetics.

Additional Reading

1.

Staģis, A. (2016). Latvijas vieglatlētikas vēsture. Rīga, Jumava.

2.

Krauksts, V. (2006). Treniņu teorijas pamati. Rīga, Drukātava.

Other Information Sources

1.

Latvijas sporta federāciju padomes mājas lapa

2.

Latvijas Izglītības iestādes vadības federācija

3.

Izglītības un Zinātnes ministrijas mājas lapa

4.

Latvijas Vieglatlētikas savienības mājas lapa