Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.P.4.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Outdoor Activities and Non-Traditional Sports

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_468
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Ivars Kravalis
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brivibas gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Give students the opportunity to learn in theory and practice a variety of outdoor activities related to the use of bicycles, their planning, organisation, management, analysis. To enable the acquisition of various non-traditional sports, their organisation, application and management for the active recreation of individuals, the restoration of emotional, mental and physical capacity in the open air.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge is needed in organising and conducting infantry hikes and boat trips, general pedagogy, development, social and contact psychology, tourism and orientation basics and didactic, first aid, hygiene, sports theory.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students interpret knowledge and demonstrate reasonably critical understanding of scientific achievements in the study process of non-traditional sports and recreational activities (cycle rides), organisation and management of events.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

2.Will know and compare differences in organizing methodologies when the participants in the cycle ride are children, young people, adults, seniors.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

3.Will know and describe differences in the targeting and formulation of the cycle journey for groups of different ages and fitness.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

4.Will describe the importance of non-traditional sports and activities in restoring a person’s physical and mental strength, in the process of building personality and social relationships.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

5.Know the basic principles of diverse collaboration activities, group and team management,

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

Skills

1.Will be able to plan cycle rides in urban environments, rural areas, forest trails

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

2.Can work individually and in team planning, organisation, management and analysis of non-traditional sports.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

3.Knows how to choose the most suitable non-traditional sports for purpose, age and gender characteristics and fitness.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

4.Is able to determine the impact of selected activities in the evaluation of recreational efficacy.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

Competences

1.Students are able to apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, managing and evaluating different cycle rides.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

2.Students shall evaluate and expertly analyse the choice of the cycle route and non-traditional activities, the suitability of environmental resources for the implementation thereof in the content of recreational activities.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

3.Use non-traditional activities expertly in planning, organising and conducting practice sessions for different contingent, selecting and applying the appropriate didactic techniques.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

4.Able to express themselves using professional terminology and concepts, communicate (including in English) with the group at outdoor activities organised by students.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

5.Students are able to use information and communication technologies on both cycle rides and non-traditional outdoor activities

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

6.Students shall observe the basic principles of ethics when organising activities.

Individual work and tests

Development of a cycling plan

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Planning, organising, conducting of events
15.00% from total grade
Test

Planning of individual duties of an autonomous recreational cycle tourism hike:

  • group leader
  • closing rider
  • Mechanical
  • Photographer
  • Guide at attractions

organizing, conducting and evaluating the hike.

Independent research of laws and regulations relating to the organisation of public events in the field of recreation, non-traditional sports
2.

Development of a cycling plan
20.00% from total grade
Test

Students need to develop a cycling plan, observing the following conditions in the development thereof:

+) trip name, purpose, time, target audience

+) trip route map with rest, inspection and activity points

+) trip route description and time plan

+) trip itinerary description - required

+) meals planned during the trip - provision

+) during the trip - if necessary - planned accommodations (shelters, tents, guest houses, etc.)

+) financing and estimate necessary during the trip

+) Special equipment and medical equipment (medicines, thermometer, links, etc.)
3.

Conducting of workshops, participation in planning and organisation of workshops
15.00% from total grade
Test

Conducting workshops, participation in the planning and organisation of workshops

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Practical class
50.00% from total grade
10 points

Planning, organising, conducting of a self-contained class

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description

Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description

Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description

Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description

Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Theory of non-traditional types of port, theory of games and playthings – breakdown of games and playthings. Opportunities and use of recreational products.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Recreational activities: icebreaker activities, collaborative activities, team-building activities, sports game activities, wordless activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

CSN, on-road repairs, driving techniques in complex environments (mountains; swampy soil; forest; night; ice and snow; sandy road, etc.)

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Applying Harvard Gardner’s theory of varied abilities in the context of unconventional sports and recreational tics.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Conducting and interpreting non-traditional sports and recreational activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Analysis of cycling progress.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Practical class on a bike in woodland trails.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Placement, conducting of classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Placement, conducting of classes.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introductory lecture in the organisation of recreational cycling for groups of different ages, physical fitness and interests
Description

Insight into laws, regulations and regulations, cycling equipment (clothing and accessories), equipment (bicycle and spare parts thereof), choice of distance length of planned route and roads for various preparedness and interest groups
Theory of non-traditional types of port, theory of games and playthings – breakdown of games and playthings. Opportunities and use of recreational products.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreational activities: icebreaker activities, collaborative activities, team-building activities, sports game activities, wordless activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

CSN, on-road repairs, driving techniques in complex environments (mountains; swampy soil; forest; night; ice and snow; sandy road, etc.)
Applying Harvard Gardner’s theory of varied abilities in the context of unconventional sports and recreational tics.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Conducting and interpreting non-traditional sports and recreational activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Analysis of cycling progress.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Practical class on a bike in woodland trails.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Participation in self-planned, organised and guided cycling.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Placement, conducting of classes.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Placement, conducting of classes.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Celu satiksmes noteikumiSuitable for English stream

2.

CSN velosipēdistiem

3.

ES pamatnostādnes fiziskās aktivitātes jomāSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Kalnu divriteņu maratons

2.

Latvijas velo informācijas centrs

3.

Velo infrastruktūras attīstība

4.

CYCLING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND MOBILITY: INSIGHTS FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Other Information Sources

1.

Žurnāli un cita veida publikācijas par netradicionāliem sporta veidiem un rekreatīvām aktivitātēm.Suitable for English stream