Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Contemporary Movement for Well-Being
Course Code
LSPA_694
Branch of Science
Health care sciences and services; Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Communication Science; Dentistry; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karīna Irita Jenaki
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 course is to learn modern forms of movement—mindful and somatic movement, dance, yoga, and outdoor activities—as a means of promoting personal psycho-emotional well-being.
Preliminary Knowledge
Specific knowledge of psychology is not necessary. The study course requires academic skills—the ability to navigate scientific literature, gather information, construct arguments, and time management abilities.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes mindful and somatic movement practices, dance, yoga and outdoor activity types that promotes psychological well-being.
2.Describes the effects of mindful and somatic movement, dance, yoga and outdoor activities on psychoemotional wellbeing.
Individual work and tests
Influence of movement on mind, body, and health • Contemporary movement program
3.Explains the basic principles of an individual movement session plan.
Individual work and tests
Contemporary movement program
Skills
1.Able to assess ones own well-being using an assessment questionnaire.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of personal well-being
2.Uses mindful and somatic movement, dance, yoga, and outdoor activities.
Individual work and tests
Contemporary movement program
3.Organizes personal movement sessions to meet individual well-being objectives.
Individual work and tests
Contemporary movement program
Competences
1.Based on the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course, one develops an individual movement program for a given situation.
Individual work and tests
Contemporary movement program
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Assessment of personal well-being |
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Test
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Students use an assessment questionnaire to evaluate their personal well-being at the start and end of the course. |
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2.
Influence of movement on mind, body, and health |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Individual work - a report on a chosen topic related to the impact of contemporary movement on well-being. The student draws sound conclusions about the effects of a chosen type of movement on indicators of well-being. These conclusions are based on scientific literature, factual analysis, and the student's personal reflections. Grading criteria:
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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.
Contemporary movement program |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Development and presentation of an individual movement program during the practical seminar. Throughout the course, students collect and analyse data, which forms the basis of the introductory section of the program. Based on the collected data, each student develops an individual movement program for personal well-being and sets an individual well-being goal to be achieved through the implementation of the program. During the practical seminar, students present and justify their movement program and demonstrate one of the movements. Grading criteria:
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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2
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Introduction to movement, its historical development.
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Well-being of the body and mind.
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Well-being of the body and mind.
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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Unaided Work
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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Mindful and somatic movement
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Mindful and somatic movement
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Mindful and somatic movement
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Dance
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Dance
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Dance
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2
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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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Outdoor activities
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Outdoor activities
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Outdoor activities
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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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Planning and implementation of movement programs
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Test
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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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Introduction to movement, its historical development.
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Well-being of the body and mind.
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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Mindful and somatic movement
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Dance
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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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Outdoor activities
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Planning and implementation of movement programs
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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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 movement, its historical development.
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Well-being of the body and mind.
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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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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Mindful and somatic movement
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Mindful and somatic movement
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Class/Seminar
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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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Dance
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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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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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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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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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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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Outdoor activities
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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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Planning and implementation of movement programs
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Test
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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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Introduction to movement, its historical development.
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Types of contemporary movements and its impact on well-being
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Mindful and somatic movement
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Dance
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Yoga - history, styles and functional principles
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Outdoor activities
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Planning and implementation of movement programs
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Biddle, S., Mutrie, N., Gorely, T. et.al. 2021. Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, Well-Being and InterventionsSuitable for English stream
2.
Karkou, V., Oliver, S., & Lycouris, S. 2020. The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing. Oxford University Press, USA.Suitable for English stream
3.
Williams, C. 2021. Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind. Profile Books.Suitable for English stream