Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Ergonomic and safety principles in sports class
Course Code
LSPA_142
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Nadija Strazdiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Academy of Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To plan such experience of inclusive sports education studies, which promotes respectful attitude towards students’ individual educational needs and prepares the professional and technical study environment for the achievement of individual educational objectives. To provide basic knowledge of the selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs. To provide knowledge of motion ergonomics. To provide knowledge of the layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses mastered: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, Educational Psychology for Teachers, Management of Educational Institution, Civil Protection, State Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development, Human Anatomy, Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities, Student-Centred Approach in Adapted Physical Activities, Assessment Methods in Adapted Physical Activities, Content of Adapted Physical Activity Programmes and/or Adapted Physical Activities for Students with Mental Development Disorders, APA for Students with Sensory Development Disorders, APA for Students with Behavioural, Learning Disorders and Autism.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Explain the principles for selecting sports equipment and ancillary equipment for learners with special educational needs.
Individual work and tests
Quiz - principles of sports equipment, ancillary equipment and motion ergonomics
2.Describes the principles of motion ergonomics for learners with different special educational needs.
Individual work and tests
Quiz - principles of sports equipment, ancillary equipment and motion ergonomics • Exam
3.Explains the principles of sports game regulations, room planning and inventory adjustment in inclusive sports education.
Individual work and tests
Quiz - adjustments to sports game rules, facilities and equipment
Skills
1.Select and adapt sports equipment and ancillary equipment according to the special educational needs of the learners.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Exam
2.Appropriate adjustments to the rules, room layout and inventory of sports games shall be selected and applied in accordance with the individual needs of the learners.
Individual work and tests
Exam • Practical work — evaluation of adaptations to the Ergonomics and learning environment
Competences
1.Analyse the relevance of sports equipment, training environment and selected adaptations to the needs of learners.
Individual work and tests
Practical work — evaluation of adaptations to the Ergonomics and learning environment • Individual work • Quiz - adjustments to sports game rules, facilities and equipment • Exam
2.Adapted sports equipment, teaching methods and sports playing rules shall be applied for the implementation of an inclusive sports and health training process.
Individual work and tests
Practical work — evaluation of adaptations to the Ergonomics and learning environment
3.Assess the suitability of the room layout and learning environment for the safe and active participation of learners in sports and health classes.
Individual work and tests
Exam
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.
Individual work |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students develop a description of the exercise set with the amount, intensity and theoretical justification of the exercise at each stage of the infant’s development. A total of four descriptions are being developed |
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2.
Practical work — evaluation of adaptations to the Ergonomics and learning environment |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall prepare theoretical justification, analyse the principles of ergonomics and safety in a sports and health class, evaluate the suitability of the inventory and learning environment and draw conclusions. The work shall be individually developed. Yes 10 balls (10% of final score) |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Quiz - principles of sports equipment, ancillary equipment and motion ergonomics |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the principles of selection of sports equipment and ancillary equipment for learners with special educational needs, as well as the principles of movement ergonomics in the sports and health training process. The work shall be individually developed. |
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2.
Quiz - adjustments to sports game rules, facilities and equipment |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the possibilities for adjusting sports game regulations, room layout and inventory in inclusive sports education. The work shall be individually developed. Yes 10 balls (35% of final score) |
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3.
Exam |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall demonstrate in the examination the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the study course regarding selection of sports equipment and ancillary equipment, movement ergonomics, adaptation of sports game regulations and organisation of the training environment. Both tests must be successfully completed before the examination and the practical work must be submitted. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Modality
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Motion ergonomics.
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2
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Motion ergonomics.
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Motion ergonomics.
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Auditorium
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Motion ergonomics.
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Auditorium
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Motion ergonomics.
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Auditorium
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Motion ergonomics.
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Rules for sports games, layout of facilities and equipment adjustments.
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Topics
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Selection of sport equipment and accessories for a student with SENs.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
2.
Winnick, J. P. & Porretta, D. (Eds.). (2017). Adapted physical education and sport. 6th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
3.
Block, M. E. (2016). Including students with disabilities in physical education. New York: McGraw Hill.
Additional Reading
1.
Lieberman, L. J. (2007). Paraeducators in physical education: A training guide to roles and responsibilities. Reston, VA: American Association of Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR).
Other Information Sources
1.
Scheuer, C., & Thill, J.L. (2015) Ethics and Values in Physical Education. Physical Education and Sport for Democracy and Human Rights (SPORT), EPAS, EC.