Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Interaction Psychology and Communication
Course Code
VPUPK_408
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundega Ulme
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the professional competence of students by promoting the realisation of systematised and empirically substantiated content on basic issues of contact psychology and communication, the development, developments and manifestations of personality interaction skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Students have basic knowledge of basic concepts of psychology and pedagogy, psychic cognitive processes, personality development laws and principles of pedagogical interaction. Able to characterise human behaviour and development at different stages of age, as well as analyse educational interaction situations in a learning or sports environment. Able to use basic principles of psychology and pedagogy within the meaning of human interaction in teaching and professional activities.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name the theoretical basic directions of the psychology of contact and explain their topicality in today’s social environment.
2.Describe the structure of contact, social perception processes, communication and interaction expressions, as well as social impact factors.
3.Defines personality behavioral phenomena in groups, types of conflicts, how they occur, and how to solve them.
Skills
1.Explain and analyse current socio-psychological problems in the work of a sports educator and determine their possible causes in the socio-psychological context.
2.Discuss and analyse communication and cooperation skills in the professional activities of a sports specialist.
3.The theoretical knowledge of the psychology of communication in simulated or practical communication situations in a sports or training environment shall be applied.
Competences
1.Identify and analyse socio-psychological problems in the sports environment by selecting appropriate communication strategies in the activities of the sports specialist.
2.Analytical evaluations shall be made of the social phenomena of the group, the impact of the social environment and the interaction of personality in the professional activities of the sports specialist.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Conflicts in the sporting environment |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Students analyze social perceptions and communication processes in three conflict situations in a sports team or group. Conflict resolution strategies and communication methods in a simulated situation shall be evaluated. Evaluation criteria: evaluation of social perceptions in 3 situations. Conflict resolution and discussion methods in the sports team/group. Simulation of situations. |
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2.
Analysis of scientific research |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student analyses an up-to-date scientific study on contact or communication problems in the sports environment, identifying socio-psychological factors and interpreting the study results. The work is credited if the student chooses an appropriate scientific study, describes the purpose, methods and main results of the research, and interprets the significance of the research in the sports or pedagogical environment. Evaluation criteria: quality of study analysis, interpretation of socio-psychological factors and validity of conclusions. Rating scale - counted/not counted. |
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3.
Presentation on the selected topic. |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student prepares and presents work on interactive aspects of contact in a sports training or sports class, analysing the importance of communication and social interaction in professional activity. The work is evaluated if the student prepares a structured presentation, presents the selected topic in a seminar class and formulates conclusions regarding the importance of communication in the sports environment. Evaluation criteria: analysis of the communication situation, theoretical justification and use of literature, presentation structure and quality of conclusions. |
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Theory test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The examination examines students’ theoretical knowledge of theoretical directions of contact psychology, communication processes, social perception, group processes and conflict resolution principles. The examination is assessed if the student answers test and/or open answer questions, explains the socio-psychological processes. Evaluation criteria: understanding theoretical concepts, explaining communication and social interaction processes and being able to apply theoretical knowledge to the analysis of examples. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Nature and manifestations of contact; social perception, formation of the first impression.
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Lecture
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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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Verbal and non-verbal communication and psychological barriers in contact.
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Lecture
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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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Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of contact, requirements for communicator and listener.
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Lecture
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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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Interaction-interaction as interaction. Transactive theory.
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Lecture
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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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Conflicts, types of conflicts, solutions;
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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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Conflicts, types of conflicts, solutions;
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Lecture
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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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Human influencing techniques and protection mechanisms. Conformism.
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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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Analysis of scientific research on current contact problems in sport.
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Lecture
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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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Understanding, stereotyping and prejudice of the EU.
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Lecture
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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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Social impact and successful communication, personality behavioural phenomena in groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology. Social promotion and social inhibition.
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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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Analysis of scientific research on current contact problems in sport.
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Lecture
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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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Intercultural psychology, social behaviour and intergroup communication.
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Lecture
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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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Communication, theories. Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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Lecture
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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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Communication in society. Communication levels. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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Lecture
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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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Communication aspects in the sporting environment. Communication levels. Aspects of interpersonal, group dynamics.
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Lecture
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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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Communication in the environment of sports organisations.
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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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Interactive aspect of contact in a sports workout or an hour of sport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nature and manifestations of contact; social perception, formation of the first impression.
|
|
Verbal and non-verbal communication and psychological barriers in contact.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of contact, requirements for communicator and listener.
|
|
Interaction-interaction as interaction. Transactive theory.
|
|
Conflicts, types of conflicts, solutions;
|
-
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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Conflicts, types of conflicts, solutions;
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Human influencing techniques and protection mechanisms. Conformism.
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|
Understanding, stereotyping and prejudice of the EU.
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Social impact and successful communication, personality behavioural phenomena in groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology. Social promotion and social inhibition.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Analysis of scientific research on current contact problems in sport.
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Communication, theories. Communication models. Signs and symbols.
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Communication in society. Communication levels. Interpersonal, group, mass communication theories.
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Lecture
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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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Communication aspects in the sporting environment. Communication levels. Aspects of interpersonal, group dynamics.
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Communication in the environment of sports organisations.
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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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Interactive aspect of contact in a sports workout or an hour of sport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Omārova S. (2009). Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. Rīga: Kamene (attiecīgā izdevuma jaunāks izdevums nav izdots) 10.- 107.lpp.
2.
K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (Red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija: Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Rīga: RSU. 10.- 152.lpp
3.
Cherubini, J. (2019). Strategies and communication skills in sports coaching. In M. H. Anshel, T. A. Petrie, & J. A. Steinfeldt (Eds.), APA handbook of sport and exercise psychology: Sport psychology (pp. 451–467). American Psychological Association.
4.
Bedir, D., Agduman, F., Bedir, F., & Erhan, S. E. (2023). The mediator role of communication skill in the relationship between empathy, team cohesion, and competition performance in curlers. Frontiers in psychology, 14, 1115402., 1. - 8.lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Berns E. (2002). Spēles ko spēlē cilvēki. Rīga: Birojs
2.
Dragūns, J., Mārtinsone, K. (2015). Psiholoģija un kultūra. Kolektīvajā monogrāfijā Psiholoģija (2). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
3.
Jhangiani, R., & Tarry, H. (2022). Principles of social psychology (1st international H5P edition). BCcampus. https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
4.
Apsalons, E. (2013). Komunikācijas kompetence. Kā saprasties un veidot attiecības. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
5.
Ļevina, J., Škuškovnika, D., Enģele, I. (2015). Indivīds, grupa un sabiedrība. Kolektīvajā monogrāfijā Psiholoģija (2). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
Other Information Sources
1.
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). APA dictionary of psychology.
2.
Putniņš, I., & Raščevska, M. 2004. Angļu–latviešu psiholoģijas terminu vārdnīca. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds.