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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 26/27.R.5.00

Description Period: 2026./27 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

School Sports Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_215
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Inta Bula-Biteniece
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To improve the professional competence of students to plan, organise, implement and evaluate sports and health lessons in primary and secondary education in accordance with the standard of education, the characteristics of the development of the student age stage and the knowledge of modern sports pedagogy. Develop the skills to choose and justify didactic approaches by creating a safe, inclusive and health-enhancing learning environment and fostering the development of translational skills during sports and health hours.

Preliminary Knowledge

Understanding the principles of the organisation of the pedagogical process, the regularities of pupil development and the importance of physical activity at different stages of age. Knowledge of basic principles for planning, implementing and evaluating the learning process, didactic guidelines and safety requirements. Ability to plan and organise physical activities, choose appropriate learning methods, analyse scientific and methodological literature, use digital tools and reflect on their pedagogical activity. Experience in pedagogical practice and professional cooperation in the educational environment.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the objectives, objectives, content and didactic principles of the field of sports and health training at different levels of education.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the professional activities of a sports and health teacher

2.Explains the legitimacy of the development of pupils’ ageing stages, the importance of physical activity and the principles of integrating translational skills into sports and health lessons.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the professional activities of a sports and health teacher

3.Describe the regulatory documents, safety requirements and basic principles governing the sports and health training process.

Individual work and tests

Sports and Health hour Conspectus • Planning of sports and health training • Development of a system for assessing student performance

Skills

1.Analyse the documents governing the sports and health training process and use them in the planning of sports and health lessons.

Individual work and tests

Study Paper • Methodical development of sports and health lessons • Sports and Health hour Conspectus • Planning of sports and health training

2.Draw up plans for sports and health lessons for different degrees of education, choosing the appropriate outcomes to be achieved, learning methods, learning means and forms of organisation.

Individual work and tests

Sports and Health hour Conspectus • Methodical development of sports and health lessons • Development of a methodological system for physical activity

3.Select and justify physical activity content, methodological techniques and digital solutions according to students’ age, individual needs and educational standard.

Individual work and tests

Development of a methodological system for physical activity • Study Paper • Methodical development of sports and health lessons • Practical demonstration of the sports and health hourly plan • Sports and Health hour Conspectus

4.Develop criteria for evaluation of student performance and self-assessment solutions in accordance with the results to be achieved in the field of sports and health education.

Individual work and tests

Development of a system for assessing student performance

Competences

1.Plan, organise and evaluate sports and health lessons, ensuring a safe, inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

Individual work and tests

Methodical development of sports and health lessons • Practical demonstration of the sports and health hourly plan

2.Make professionally reasoned pedagogical decisions by choosing the most appropriate didactic approaches, learning methods and forms of organisation in different pedagogical situations.

Individual work and tests

Practical demonstration of the sports and health hourly plan • Sports and Health hour Conspectus • Planning of sports and health training • Study Paper • Development of a system for assessing student performance

3.Identify safety risks during sports and health hours and choose preventive solutions to ensure a safe learning environment.

Individual work and tests

Development of a methodological system for physical activity • Sports and Health hour Conspectus

4.Cooperate with colleagues in planning, implementing and evaluating the sports and health training process.

Individual work and tests

Development of a methodological system for physical activity

5.Evaluate their professional activity and plan to improve their professional competence on the basis of reflection and analysis of pedagogical activity.

Individual work and tests

Study Paper • Analysis of the professional activities of a sports and health teacher • Practical demonstration of the sports and health hourly plan

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Analysis of the professional activities of a sports and health teacher
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student analyses the professional role of the sports and health teacher, the role of physical activity in the student’s development and the place of the sports and health subject at the school.

Fulfilment conditions: Individual written work, essay/thought card “Why should I come to Sports and Health hour?”; a reasoned essay on the importance of physical activity; an annotation of the selected video; analysis of professional literature (10 theses per chapter); analysis and reflection of the teacher’s professional mission.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • the appropriateness of the theoretical justification for the problem analysed and the purpose of the work;
  • the validity of the analysis of scientific and methodological literature in identifying and analysing relevant findings;
  • the logic and validity of professional reasoning on the basis of scientific and methodological literature;
  • the validity of the conclusions by linking them to the analysis of the work and theoretical knowledge;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.
2.

Planning of sports and health training
12.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: students in groups shall develop planning documents for the sports and health training process in accordance with the educational standard.

Fulfilment conditions: group (3-4) work in which:

  • formulate the results to be achieved for a selected class group;
  • develop a thematic plan;
  • create an hour goal and task thought card;
  • plans for the integration of rolling skills.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • compliance of the wording of the results to be achieved with the standard of education;
  • compliance of the thematic plan with the learning content requirements and the age of pupils;
  • linking the objectives and tasks of the hour with the results to be achieved;
  • the validity of the integration of selected teaching methods and rolling skills;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.
3.

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
12.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student develops a methodologically substantiated plan of an hour of sport and health for different degrees of education.

Fulfilment conditions: Individual methodological work in which:

  • develop a storyline or thematic sports and health lesson;
  • prepare an hourly presentation;
  • develop a plan for a meaningful hour of sport and health;
  • justifies the physiological, psychological and pedagogical importance of each task.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • compliance of the sports and health hourly plan with the standard of education and the results to be achieved;
  • the relevance of the selected physical activities and teaching methods to the age of the pupils;
  • the appropriateness of the theoretical justification of the tasks to the hourly objective;
  • the validity of the integration of rolling skills;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.

Rating: 10 points (12%)
4.

Practical demonstration of the sports and health hourly plan
8.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student demonstrates a fragment of the developed sports and health lesson and analyses its implementation.

Fulfilment conditions: individual practical work in which:

  • prepares and conducts or films a fragment of a sports and health hour;
  • demonstrates a fragment of an hour;
  • performs self-reflection on the course of an hour.

Assessment parameters and criteria: Evaluate:

  • compliance of the implementation of the hourly fragment with the expected deliverables;
  • compliance of the organisation of physical activities with the age and safety requirements of the pupils;
  • compliance of communication and teaching process management with pedagogical principles;
  • the validity of the reflection by analysing the strengths of the hour and areas to be developed;
  • precision of the use of professional terminology.
5.

Development of a methodological system for physical activity
12.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student develops a set of methodological materials for sports and health hours.

Fulfilment conditions: Work in pairs in which:

  • develop a set of exercises/obstacle course for the development of one physical characteristic in different class groups;
  • create a circle workout;
  • develop physical fitness control exercises;
  • presents the methodological solution.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • compliance of the developed exercises with the results to be achieved and the age of the pupils;
  • compliance of the methodological materials with the objective of the hour of sport and health;
  • the justification for differentiating physical activity;
  • compliance with safety requirements in the development of methodological solutions;
  • the quality of cooperation in the work of the group;
  • compliance of presentation structure and professional terminology.
6.

Development of a system for assessing student performance
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student develops a student performance assessment system for the sports and health subject.

Fulfilment conditions: Individual methodological work in which:

  • develop evaluation criteria for a selected class group;
  • create a self-assessment card;
  • develop formative evaluation solutions;
  • justifies the selected rating system.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • compliance of assessment criteria with the results to be achieved and the standard of education;
  • the relevance of self-assessment and formative assessment solutions to pupils’ age;
  • the validity of the evaluation system in the context of the sports and health training process;
  • the logic of the professional argument;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.
7.

Study Paper
16.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student shall develop a study paper on a current problem of sports and health pedagogy, integrating theoretical knowledge and methodological solutions based on his or her Bachelor’s thesis topic.

Fulfilment conditions: An individual study paper in which:

  • analyse scientific and methodological literature;
  • analyse the selected pedagogical problem;
  • develop methodologically sound solutions;
  • formulate conclusions and proposals.

Assessment parameters and criteria:

  • the conformity of the selected pedagogical problem analysis with the purpose of the work;
  • the validity of the use of theoretical knowledge in the development of methodological solutions;
  • the relevance of the methodological solutions developed to the problem analysed;
  • the validity of the conclusions and proposals on the basis of the results of the work;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Sports and Health hour Conspectus
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description: The student independently develops a methodologically justified sports and health hourly account during the examination for a drawn class group in accordance with the educational standard. The lessons in the Conspectus shall formulate the results to be achieved, plan the structure of the hour, select learning methods, organisation forms, physical activities, training means, assessment techniques, safety requirements and justify the chosen methodological solutions.

Fulfilment conditions: Individual written examination in which the student:

  • draw lots for a particular class group and study subject;
  • develop a full account of the hour of sport and health;
  • formulate the results to be achieved per hour;
  • develop a detailed step-by-step hourly process;
  • select and justify physical activities, training methods and forms of organisation;
  • describe the necessary training tools;
  • provide for methods of assessing pupils’ performance;
  • include safety requirements;
  • justifies the compliance of methodological solutions with the standard of education and the age of pupils.

Assessment parameters and criteria: Evaluate:

  • compliance of the sports and health hourly account with the standard of education, the results to be achieved and the age of the selected class group;
  • the conformity of the wording of the results to be achieved with the intended learning content and hourly tasks;
  • the consistency of the hourly structure with the methodology of the sports and health hourly and the logic of the learning process;
  • compliance of selected physical activities, teaching methods and forms of organisation with the results to be achieved and the age of pupils;
  • the integration of assessment techniques and safety requirements into the sports and health training process;
  • the validity of methodological solutions based on theoretical knowledge of sports pedagogy;
  • the accuracy of the use of professional terminology;
  • compliance of the work structure with academic writing requirements.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific characteristics of physical development of pupils and development of physical characteristics
Description

Legal relationships and sensitive periods of physical development of pupils at different stages of age. Methodology for the development of physical characteristics in primary, primary and secondary schools, principles for the selection of exercises and adaptation to pupils’ age and individual needs.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific characteristics of physical development of pupils and development of physical characteristics
Description

Legal relationships and sensitive periods of physical development of pupils at different stages of age. Methodology for the development of physical characteristics in primary, primary and secondary schools, principles for the selection of exercises and adaptation to pupils’ age and individual needs.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific characteristics of physical development of pupils and development of physical characteristics
Description

Legal relationships and sensitive periods of physical development of pupils at different stages of age. Methodology for the development of physical characteristics in primary, primary and secondary schools, principles for the selection of exercises and adaptation to pupils’ age and individual needs.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Role of physical activity in student development
Description

Effects of physical activity on health, movement development, learning, emotional well-being and the development of social skills. The role of physical activity in building a student’s sustainable health habits.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Role of physical activity in student development
Description

Effects of physical activity on health, movement development, learning, emotional well-being and the development of social skills. The role of physical activity in building a student’s sustainable health habits.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Role of physical activity in student development
Description

Effects of physical activity on health, movement development, learning, emotional well-being and the development of social skills. The role of physical activity in building a student’s sustainable health habits.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional activities of a sports and health teacher and basics of sports education
Description

Professional role, competences and professional identity of the sports and health teacher. Comparison of the professional activities of a sports teacher and a sports coach. Purpose and role of the sport and health subject in pupil development. Education, professional ethics, safety requirements and didactic contract during sports and health hours.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Methodical development of sports and health lessons
Description

Principles for organising and planning an hour of sport and health. Formulation of the results to be achieved, planning of the hourly structure, selection of teaching methods, organisation forms and evaluation methods, and justification of methodological solutions.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 1 to 3. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms and integration of translational skills. Using creative methodological solutions, storied sports and health lessons and obstacle courses to develop student movements, cognition and social skills.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific characteristics of physical development of pupils and development of physical characteristics
Description

Legal relationships and sensitive periods of physical development of pupils at different stages of age. Methodology for the development of physical characteristics in primary, primary and secondary schools, principles for the selection of exercises and adaptation to pupils’ age and individual needs.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific characteristics of physical development of pupils and development of physical characteristics
Description

Legal relationships and sensitive periods of physical development of pupils at different stages of age. Methodology for the development of physical characteristics in primary, primary and secondary schools, principles for the selection of exercises and adaptation to pupils’ age and individual needs.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of pupils’ performance during sports and health training
Description

Pedagogical and psychological aspects of student performance assessment in the sports and health subject. Principles of formal and summative evaluation, development of evaluation criteria, self-evaluation, mutual evaluation, feedback and analysis of pupils’ performance at different stages of education.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Role of physical activity in student development
Description

Effects of physical activity on health, movement development, learning, emotional well-being and the development of social skills. The role of physical activity in building a student’s sustainable health habits.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Role of physical activity in student development
Description

Effects of physical activity on health, movement development, learning, emotional well-being and the development of social skills. The role of physical activity in building a student’s sustainable health habits.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in primary school
Description

Principles for planning sports and health hours in classes 4 to 9. Results to be achieved, learning content, physical activity, learning methods, organisation forms, integration of translational skills and use of creative methodological solutions. Structure of the sports and health hour, timing, evaluation of methodological solutions and professional reflection.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Load dosing and fitness planning
Description

Scheduling exercise during sports and health hours. Principles of load dosing, use of pulse curve, organisation of lap training and evaluation and planning of individual fitness of the pupil.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and organisation of sports and health training in secondary school
Description

Planning of sports and health lessons in classes 10-12. Formulating the results to be achieved, differentiating, promoting student autonomy and self-guided learning, selecting physical activity and adapting methodological solutions to the standard of education.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģija: vakar šodien rīt. Rīga, RaKa, .–180. lpp.; 225.–340. lpp.; 405.–470. lpp.

2.

Jansone, R., & Krauksts, V. (2005). Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga, RaKa, 25.–210. lpp.; 260.–340. lpp

3.

Sporta skolotāju profesionālo un pedagoģisko kompeteņču pilnveide. (2012). Valsts izglītības satura centrs, 55lpp.

4.

Ābele, A. (2018). Sporta psiholoģija: teorija un prakse. Rīga, RaKa, 35.–145. lpp.; 215.–295. lpp.

5.

Bailey, R., & Agans, J. (Eds.). (2024). The Routledge Handbook of Physical Education Pedagogies. Routledge.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Bouchard, C., Blair, N., S., & Haskell, L., W. (2012). Physical Activity and Health, Human Kinetics, Inc. 456p.Suitable for English stream

2.

Metzler, M. W. (2017). Instructional Models for Physical Education (3rd ed.). Routledge.

3.

Kirk, D. (2010). Physical Education Futures. Routledge.Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Profesijas standarts SKOLOTĀJS. Piektais profesionālās kvalifikācijas līmenis (5.PKL) (atbilst sestajam Latvijas kvalifikāciju ietvarstruktūras līmenim (6. LKI)

2.

MK Noteikumi Nr. 416 par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem. Rīgā 2019. gada 3. septembrī (prot. Nr. 37 21. §)Suitable for English stream

3.

MK noteikumi Nr. 747. Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem Rīgā, 2018. gada 27. novembrī (prot. Nr. 56 38. §)