Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Law
Course Code
LSPA_471
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Monta Jakovļeva
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' understanding of the nature and basic concepts, forms and functions of law, the peculiarities of the Latvian legal system and the field of legal science, the legal status of a sports educator (coach), legal relations in the work of a sports educator (coach), as well as to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competences in professional ethics, including codes of ethics, as well as to practice respectful and fair attitude in communication.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successful completion of the study course requires analytical skills, social skills, logical thinking
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Explains the structure and basic issues of the legal system of Latvia.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the legislation • Rights and liability under laws and regulations
2.Understands and outlines the regulatory framework of the International Convention and the Latvian Sports Education system
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the legislation
3.Formulate and outline the basic principles of sport and professional ethics, explain the guidelines for codes of ethics.
Individual work and tests
Group work within the framework of a seminar
4.Understand and demonstrate respectful and fair treatment in communication
Individual work and tests
Group work within the framework of a seminar
Skills
1.Describe the legal system and legal norms of Latvia and use the basic concepts of legal theory to be used in the work of sports pedagogy.
Individual work and tests
Basics of Law • Rights and liability under laws and regulations
2.Evaluate the legal framework and conditions, including in the field of sports and sports pedagogy.
Individual work and tests
Basics of Law • Rights and liability under laws and regulations
3.Analyse the problem situations in the field of sport and determine the extent of rights, ethics, obligations and responsibilities of the parties involved
Individual work and tests
Ethical and legal aspects of sports professionals • Group work within the framework of a seminar
Competences
1.Able to navigate, comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations governing the operation of sports pedagogy and supervise the performance thereof.
Individual work and tests
Basics of Law
2.Able to independently assess the situation and explain to participants in the training process the rules of behaviour, take positive decisions, evaluate information and take responsibility for it.
Individual work and tests
Group work within the framework of a seminar
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.
Analysis of the legislation |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Studying and analysing theoretical material and legal acts. Includes a legal review (place in the hierarchy, force, content, types of norms) of one legal act related to the content of the study course. |
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2.
Rights and liability under laws and regulations |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students prepare a report on the legal issues of the chosen professional qualification in groups or individually according to the directions offered by the teaching staff. When preparing the report, the student finds and analyzes a relevant court decision according to the lecturer's instructions. Evaluation criteria: 1) Relevance of the chosen topic to the field of pedagogy; 2) Clarity of presentation; 3) Soundness and topicality of conclusions; 4) Design of the report. |
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3.
Ethical and legal aspects of sports professionals |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Present legal, ethical aspects of professional activity in the chosen qualification. Demonstrating the acquired skills. The student prepares an individual presentation on legal and ethical issues of the chosen professional qualification according to the directions offered by the lecturer. In preparing the presentation, the student finds and analyzes a relevant scientific article or research on the specific topic. The presentation is submitted in the e-environment and presented to the group in one of the last seminars. Evaluation criteria: 1) Theoretical substantiation; 2) Relevance of the research and the proposed solutions; 3) Soundness of the conclusions; 4) Presentation |
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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.
Group work within the framework of a seminar |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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During the seminar, students work in groups, analyzing the legislation and regulatory documents, guidelines for sports specialists and various problem situations tasks indicated by the lecturer. Assessment criteria: 1) participates in the discussion, connects theory with the practical ethical aspect, can argue his/her opinion by analyzing ethical codes and the importance of ethical values in professional work; 2) participates in the discussion, connects theory with the practical ethical aspect, can argue his/her opinion, carry out critical self-analysis, analytically assessing various conflict situations in an ethical aspect. |
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2.
Basics of Law |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the study course, students take a theoretical examination on the topics of the study course. The examination consists of 10 multiple-choice and open-type (essay) questions. For each question, you can get 1 point, 0.5 points for definitions related to the question, 0.5 for an in-depth explanation or example. The maximum number of points is 10, the minimum is 4 points. The examination is taken in person in writing, but the student is admitted to it if all other coursework in the study course has been completed successfully. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of law. Major law schools (doctrines). Basic legal systems. Rights functions. Basic English terms
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Understanding and structure of the provision. Regulatory enactment. System and hierarchy of laws and regulations in Latvia. The temporal, space and personal force of a legal provision. Law properties
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal consciousness. Forms of deformation of the legal consciousness. The concept of infringement of rights. Basic English terms
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal consciousness. Forms of deformation of the legal consciousness. The concept of infringement of rights. Basic English terms
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport. Basic ternims in English
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Understanding legal relationships. Legal relations in the field of sport, types thereof.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of infringement of rights. The concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport. Basic English terms
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The concept of infringement of rights. The concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport. Basic English terms
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Location
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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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Legal status of a sports specialist (sports educator, coach) – rights, duties, responsibilities, guarantees. Legal status of an athlete (also a minor athlete)
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Case management and financial accounting system
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sport ethics as a branch of normative ethics. Codes of professional ethics. Anti-doping code, its rules and evaluation
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Location
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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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Case management and financial accounting system
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Location
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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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The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. Internal and external culture. The rules of labour behaviour, their meaning.
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Location
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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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Basic professional ethical requirements of educators, research and analysis thereof
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Location
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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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Basic professional ethical requirements of educators, research and analysis thereof
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical management styles in the communication of sports professionals. Examples of good practices
Types and methods of the role and conflict resolution of sports professionals
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Location
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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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Examination on the topics of the study course
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Examination on the topics of the study course
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
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
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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The concept of law. Major law schools (doctrines). Basic legal systems. Rights functions. Basic English terms
|
|
Understanding and structure of the provision. Regulatory enactment. System and hierarchy of laws and regulations in Latvia. The temporal, space and personal force of a legal provision. Law properties
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Legal consciousness. Forms of deformation of the legal consciousness. The concept of infringement of rights. Basic English terms
|
|
Understanding legal relationships. Legal relations in the field of sport, types thereof.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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The concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport. Basic ternims in English
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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The concept of infringement of rights. The concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport. Basic English terms
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Legal status of a sports specialist (sports educator, coach) – rights, duties, responsibilities, guarantees. Legal status of an athlete (also a minor athlete)
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Case management and financial accounting system
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|
Sport ethics as a branch of normative ethics. Codes of professional ethics. Anti-doping code, its rules and evaluation
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
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The nature of the culture of behaviour and work. Internal and external culture. The rules of labour behaviour, their meaning.
|
-
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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic professional ethical requirements of educators, research and analysis thereof
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|
Ethical management styles in the communication of sports professionals. Examples of good practices
Types and methods of the role and conflict resolution of sports professionals
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Examination on the topics of the study course
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Terehovičs V., Nīmande E. Tiesību pamati. Rīga: 2021. 184 lpp.
2.
Latvijas tiesību sistēma. Rīga: Turība, 2017. 442.lpp.
3.
Kameņecka-Usova M, Zalcmane K, Sporta tiesības. Aktuālās problēmas, izaicinājumi un jaunākās tendences. Rīga: TNA, 2023. 144 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Jakubaņecs V. Tiesību jēdziens un formas. Rīga: P&Ko, 2004. 222lpp(akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Neimanis J. Ievads tiesībās. Rīga: 2004. 214 lpp.(akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Vedins I. Mācīšanas māksla. Rīga, 2011. 359 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Rācenāja Ņ. Darba līgums kā tiesību avots. Rīga: Turība, 2009. 88 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Bajarenko J. Praktiskā finanšu grāmatvedība 2..daļa. 2024., 256 lpp.
6.
Jakovļeva M. Globalizācijas ētika. Studiju palīglīdzeklis. Riga: LSPA, 2024. PWP, 35 slaidi.
7.
Jakovļeva M. Pilsoniskums un patriotisms: mūsdienu sabiedrības vērtības. Studiju palīglīdzeklis. Rīga: LSPA, 2024. PWP, 100 slaidi
8.
Jakovļeva M. Sporta ētika. Studiju palīglīdzeklis. Rīga: LSPA, 2024
Other Information Sources
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LR tiesību akti.
2.
Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra
3.
LR Labklājības ministrija
4.
LR Augstākā tiesa.
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LR Satversme