Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Summer and Winter Olympic Games
Course Code
LSPA_548
Branch of Science
Educational sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Iveta Boge
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to promote the understanding and knowledge of participants in the course about the Olympic Games and also to develop knowledge and skills in English.
Preliminary Knowledge
English language knowledge and skills according to the secondary education standard, at least level B1.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student describes Olympics, their history, traditions in English
Individual work and tests
Written examination • Preparing a presentation
2.Student defines principles and values of Olympics
Skills
1.Student is able to discuss about Olympics in English
Individual work and tests
Written examination • Preparing a presentation
Competences
1.Student is able to communicate about Olympics and the related issues in English
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.
Preparing a presentation |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prepare and present one presentation about one summer or winter Olympic Games |
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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.
Written examination |
70.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Describe the history, traditions, principles, etc. of the Olympic Games |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the study course. Ancient Olympic Games
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2
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Introduction to the study course. Ancient Olympic Games
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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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Pierre de Coubertin - “father” of the modern Olympic Games
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Traditions of the Olympic Games
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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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Olympiads
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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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Winter Olympic Games
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Symbols, values and principles of the Olympic Games
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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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Symbols, values and principles of the Olympic Games
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Test
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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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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
David C. Young. Brief History of the Olympic Games. Wiley-Blackwell, 2004Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Keep the Spirit Alive. You and the Olympic Games. A Handbook for Educators. A publication of the IOC Commission
2.
Iveta Boge, Anastasija Ropa, Ieva Rudzinska. Basics of Professional Communication in English. Rīga, 2019, 76 pp
Other Information Sources
1.
OlympicsSuitable for English stream