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Study Course Description

Practical Pedagogical Psychological Aspects for Sports Specialists

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_555
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Psychology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Encourage students to acquire knowledge of the nature, problem and manifestations of pedagogical psychology in the activities of specialists in the field of sport today, promoting the development of awareness of the possibilities for applying the knowledge of pedagogical psychology in today’s practical activities of a sports specialist with athletes of different age, gender, motivation, sports and sports preparedness level and students of movement activity classes.

Preliminary Knowledge

1st year of studies has been acquired at the level of short cycle higher education in sports science, or study courses have been acquired in general, developmental psychology and general pedagogy.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understanding the concept of pedagogical psychology, key paradigms, methodological principles of teaching and learning, and challenges in the field of sport.

Individual work and tests

2 peer review of pedagogical paradigms or methodological principles.

Skills

1.Understanding motivation, individualisation and differentiation in sports pedagogy and in the activities of a sports specialist.

Individual work and tests

Motivation of personal learning and analysis of its effectiveness for 2 athletes of different levels in the context of different sports. Personalised and personalised perception in learning – cognitive, affective and psychometric criteria.

2.Skills to analyse the role of a positive communication and mutual cooperation environment in the activities of a sports specialist.

Competences

1.Is able to analyse and discuss the pedagogical activity approaches of a modern sports specialist and modern learning opportunities for students of different ages and levels of preparedness.

Individual work and tests

STEAM and TECH approach options for students of varying ages and levels of fitness in sport Building the positive communication and collaborative environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in different professional situations in sport

2.Knows how to model the choice of problem-solving tactics in professional situations of a sports specialist in sport.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

2 peer review of pedagogical paradigms or methodological principles.

10.00% from total grade
10 points

In essays, the content compares 2 pedagogical paradigms or methodological principles, providing theoretical justification and projective or experience-based examples of how to apply it in practice.

2.

Motivation of personal learning and analysis of its effectiveness for 2 athletes of different levels in the context of different sports.

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Analyse the motivation for learning the personality of an athlete or participant in sports activities and evaluate its persistence and effectiveness in the context of achieving results in the context of 2 different levels of athletes or participants in sports activities in the context of different sports.

3.

Personalised and personalised perception in learning – cognitive, affective and psychometric criteria.

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Perform an analysis of 2 sources of pedagogical or psychological information on individualized or personalized perceptions in the learning process, describing each of the criteria - cognitive, affective, and psychomotor criteria.

4.

STEAM and TECH approach options for students of varying ages and levels of fitness in sport

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Select and select an analysis of two - three pedagogical situations, showing an understanding of the possibilities of STEAM and TECH approaches for students of different ages and levels of preparedness in sports or movement activity classes.

5.

Building the positive communication and collaborative environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in different professional situations in sport

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop independent work with the presentation based on at least 3 sources of information and describing their application to specific sports of selected fitness for athletes or participants in movement activities. Building the positive communication and cooperation environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Paradigms, methodological principles and pedagogical approaches of pedagogical psychology.
Description

A presentation of the theory on various paradigms of pedagogical psychology, methodological principles and pedagogical approaches.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of the problem of teaching and learning in the field of sport.
Description

Theoretical basics and analysis of practical situations regarding the problem of teaching and learning and its specific features in the field of sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Motivation, individualisation, differentiation and personalisation for sports specialists in the pedagogical process.
Description

Presentation of substantive and key theories on concepts - motivation, individualisation, differentiation and personalisation.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Personalized and personalized perception, STEAM and TECH approaches in the sports environment.
Description

An outline of the nature of personalised and personalised perceptions, as well as STEAM and TECH approaches and how they can be applied in a sporting environment.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Personalized and personalized perception, STEAM and TECH approaches in the sports environment.
Description

An outline of the nature of personalised and personalised perceptions, as well as STEAM and TECH approaches and how they can be applied in a sporting environment.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

A positive communication and interaction environment and how to build it in sports.
Description

Emotional intelligence and THE COMPASS model in the possibilities of creating a positive communication and interaction environment in sports.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

A positive communication and interaction environment and how to build it in sports.
Description

Emotional intelligence and THE COMPASS model in the possibilities of creating a positive communication and interaction environment in sports.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Building the positive communication and cooperation environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.
Description

Student presentations on the topic - building the positive communication and collaborative environment of the pedagogical activity of a contemporary sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Building the positive communication and cooperation environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.
Description

Student presentations on the topic - building the positive communication and collaborative environment of the pedagogical activity of a contemporary sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Building the positive communication and cooperation environment of the pedagogical activity of a modern sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem-solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.
Description

Student presentations on the topic - building the positive communication and collaborative environment of the pedagogical activity of a contemporary sports specialist by modelling the choice of problem solving tactics in various professional situations in sport.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Šteinberga A. Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. RaKa, 2013. (pēdējais jaunākais izdevums)

2.

Špona, A. Pedagoģija: pārdomas, atziņas. Rīga: RaKa, 2022.

3.

Goulmens D. Tava emocionālā inteliģence. Izd.: Jumava, 2021.

4.

Ābele A. Sporta psiholoģija. R: RaKa, 2018.

Additional Reading

1.

Svence, G. Psiholoģija jaunajam skolotājam. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2020.

2.

Rutka, L. Pedagoga psiholoģiskā kompetence. Rīga: RaKa, 2012. (pēdējais jaunākais izdevums)

3.

Geidžs N.L., Berliners. Pedagoģiskā psiholoģija. R: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999.

4.

Leiendekers A. Konfliktu vadība. SIA J.L.V., 2016.