Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sporting Activities/Foundations and Didactics (Nordic Walking, Orientation)
Course Code
LSPA_448
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Development of professional competences of sports coaches in traditional sports -orienteering and Nordic walking in the acquisition of basic techniques and teaching methodologies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of foreign languages at a sufficient level to understand specialised literature, in English and including Latvian.. Parallel learning of the study course “Human functioning”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student is familiar with basic orienteering and nordic walking terms (including special terms in Latvian and English), basic principles of technique and didactic theories.
Individual work and tests
Orientation of the place of residence in the identification of sports cards, research in the area • Theoretical test in Nordic walking • Development of walking activity
2.Understand teaching strategies, evaluation basics, and the role of technology (GPS/mobile apps) in performance analysis.
Skills
1.Able to demonstrate and analyse nordic walking and orienteering techniques; develop individual improvement programmes.
Individual work and tests
Evaluation of orienteering techniques • Distance orientation
2.Can prepare lesson plans and conduct practical classes using appropriate methods and study aids.
Individual work and tests
Laboratory work in Nordic walking
3.Able to analyze performance by using GPS data and other tools, create feedback.
Competences
1.Able to critically evaluate and adapt the learning process to different target groups by integrating theory, practice, technology and develop learning methodological materials for the needs of learners and according to the results to be achieved. Able to plan, manage and evaluate activities professionally,
Individual work and tests
Evaluation of orienteering techniques • Theoretical test in Nordic walking • Laboratory work in Nordic walking
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.
Orientation of the place of residence in the identification of sports cards, research in the area |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Find an orienteering sports map near your place of residence that you can later use for your professional work |
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2.
Development of walking activity |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Develop walking activity with basic walking skills, including using modern technologies - mobile apps and or GPS logging devices. A description of the activity shall be submitted to the e-learning environment. |
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3.
Laboratory work in Nordic walking |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Development of practical work - evaluation of individual skills, techniques by developing methodologies for improvement of the appropriate technique (exercises, dosing); |
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4.
Distance orientation |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Conducting an independent orientation distance by registering GPS in one of the OS Folk competitions or similar activities’. Analyze your choice of path with GPS |
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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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|---|---|---|
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1.
Evaluation of orienteering techniques |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Assessment of technical - tactical skills applied during orientation activity based on stage times and GPS, data processing in specialist computer programs. |
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2.
Theoretical test in Nordic walking |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test on Nordic walking and orienteering equipment selection, teaching methodology, safety during outdoor activities |
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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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Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.
Description
Test requirements. Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.
Description
Test requirements. Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities. |
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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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Orienteein characteristics
Description
Orienteein activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orientation - running, cycling, ski and trail orientation. Rogynating, indoor orientation, etc. orientation-related activities. |
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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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Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description
Sports map sign groups, scale, map content |
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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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Orienteein technique
Description
Map orientation by terrain and compass, ways to map and navigate the terrain, ways to determine direction, map understanding and reading |
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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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Orienteein teaching methodology
Description
Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness. |
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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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Orienteein teaching methodology
Description
Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness. |
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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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Orientateein activity
Description
Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions. |
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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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Orientateein activity
Description
Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions. |
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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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Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.
Description
Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment. |
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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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Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description
Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection |
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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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Teaching methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved. |
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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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Teaching methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved. |
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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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Teaching methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved. |
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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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Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description
Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness |
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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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Development of a lesson plan
Description
Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics. |
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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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Development of a lesson plan
Description
Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics. |
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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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Development of a lesson plan
Description
Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics. |
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
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.
Description
Test requirements. Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orienteein characteristics
Description
Orienteein activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orientation - running, cycling, ski and trail orientation. Rogynating, indoor orientation, etc. orientation-related activities. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description
Sports map sign groups, scale, map content |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description
Sports map sign groups, scale, map content |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orienteein technique
Description
Map orientation by terrain and compass, ways to map and navigate the terrain, ways to determine direction, map understanding and reading |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orienteein teaching methodology
Description
Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Orientateein activity
Description
Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.
Description
Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description
Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection |
-
Test
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description
Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection |
|
Teaching methodology
Description
Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved. |
-
Unaided Work
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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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Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description
Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness |
-
Unaided Work
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Development of a lesson plan
Description
Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gill Stewart. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. 2025Suitable for English stream
2.
Carol McNeill. Orienteering : skills - techniques - training. 2022Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Nūjošanas nodarbību ietekme uz sieviešu ķermeņa kompozīciju: sistemātiskais pārskats = Effect of nordic walking activities on women body composition: a critical review / Irena Upeniece, Una Veseta, Indra Vinberga, Voldemars Arnis. Sabiedrība, integrācija, izglītība : starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli = Society, integration, education : proceedings of the international scientific conference (Rēzekne, 2020.g. 22.-23.maijs) /
2.
The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. 2nd edition by Gill Stewar, 2025.Suitable for English stream
3.
The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking For Instructors: For beginner, intermediate & advanced instructors by Barb Gormley, 2023.Suitable for English stream
4.
NORDIC WALKING THERAPY: Revitalize Your Body And Mind, A Comprehensive Guide To Harnessing Nature's Cure For Fitness, Stress Relief, And Total Well-Being by DR. WANDA MENDENHALL, 2024.Suitable for English stream
5.
Pirmo reizi ar nūjām : [par nūjošanu] / Almants Poikāns ; pēc Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas profesores, nūjošanas instruktores, sporta treneres "Medicīnas centrā 8" Baibas Smilas informācijas. 36,6°C Veselīgāk. Saskanīgāk. Gudrāk Nr.11 (2012, novembris), [68.]-70.lpp.
6.
Orientēšanās tehnika : metod. līdz. LSPA stud. / Baiba Smila ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra, 1999
7.
Orientēšanās 2.d. [māc. līdz. LSPA stud.] Ligita Indriksone, Baiba Smila ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra, 2002
8.
Orientēšanās / Ligita Indriksone, Baiba Smila. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akad. Slēpošanas katedra. 2000-2002