Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Swimming Didactic
Course Code
LSPA_487
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Solovjova
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the development of the professional competence of students in the organization and management of swimming teaching and learning, taking into account individual opportunities and conformity of students with the learning outcomes to be achieved, as well as enable students to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in swimming—organization of competitions on facilitated or modified terms. Understand and use safety regulations at and on water.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites based on theoretical and practical knowledge in sports theory, anatomy, dynamic anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Skills to swim.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The importance of swimming skills.
2.Methodology for teaching techniques and tactics for body movement in water and swimming methods (teaching methods, teaching aids, forms for organising sports lessons).
3.Formative, summatical assessment and self-assessment in the acquisition of swimming exercises.
Skills
1.Skills to control and regulate: breathing while swimming, body balance in a horizontal position in water.
2.Demonstrate various forms of facilitated swimming (swimming without lifting hands out of the water and swimming patterns (Kraul on his back, Kraul on his chest, brass, butterfly style) and elements of applied swimming (diving, swimming on his side, transporting drowning in the water), swimming start and revs.
3.Practically plan, manage swimming exercises and appreciate learning them to all degrees of teaching.
4.Demonstrate acquired skills in modified swimming competitions.
Competences
1.Ability to plan, manage and individualize the learning process in a variety of swimming exercises and playthings, according to all degrees of education.
2.Ability to analyse and evaluate pedagogical means, methods, techniques and means of swimming applied and their conformity with the ability of learners and educational objectives in health-promoting diverse swimming exercises and playthings.
3.Ability to take responsibility for the lesson process and safety in the swimming pool.
4.Ability to develop clear performance and student growth scoring criteria and test types in the acquisition of swimming exercises at all levels of education. Ability to analyze learning outcomes.
5.Ability to identify safety hazards and risks in different environments and situations in swimming, to take preventive safety measures.
Assessment
Individual work
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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.
Methods of teaching swimming to people of different ages and preparedness. |
15.00% from total grade
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Test
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Describe and justify various methods and exercises in the teaching of swimming. Swim Wade Kraul on his back, Kraul on his chest, brass, dolphin technique analysis. Imitation exercises in swimming: backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly (a demonstration in front of a mirror or with a partner). |
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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.
Basic exercises during the initial teaching phase. |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Create a plan for 10 lessons for the beginner stages of swimming and have one lesson. |
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2.
Targeted activity in seminars and practice sessions. |
65.00% from total grade
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Test
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Student dismantles positive growth dynamics in theoretical and practical classes when attending classes. |
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Introductory lecture. Man in the water. Physiological swimming principles. The role of swimming in sports education for children of different ages.
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Basics of swimming teaching for children and adults.
Description
Basic swimming teaching exercises with an accent on equilibrium in-water skills, breathing characteristics in and handling water. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Basics of swimming teaching for children and adults.
Description
Basic swimming teaching exercises with an accent on equilibrium in-water skills, breathing characteristics in and handling water. |
-
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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Foundations for human displacement in water.
Description
Use water resistance when moving with bedding equipment such as noodles and swimming boards. Respiratory water basics: respiratory retention, respiratory and exhalatory water rhythm variants. Swimming and lying on the water in different states of the body. The feeling of water resistance with hand, legs, and body. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Body transfer water.
Description
Moving the body in water in different directions using hand movements in different body positions: horizontal, with legs bent. Different leg movements in the water on your back to accommodate in it. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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The relieved swimming patterns according to your breathing.
Description
Moving your body to your chest without putting your hands out of the water on your back. Breathing exercises with exhalation in the tube. |
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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
|
Pool
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2
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Topics
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The relieved swimming patterns according to your breathing.
Description
Moving your body to your chest without putting your hands out of the water on your back. Breathing exercises with exhalation in the tube. |
-
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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Arranging and conducting of the initial stages of swimming.
Description
Complete all previous lesson exercises in order to increase difficulty. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Backstroke.
Description
Swimming on your back using different movements according to your breathing. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Breaststroke.
Description
The foundation of Breaststroke legs and arms on his back and on his chest is consistent with his breathing. |
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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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Breaststroke.
Description
The foundation of Breaststroke legs and arms on his back and on his chest is consistent with his breathing. |
-
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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Pool
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2
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Topics
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Cruel of swimming types on the chest and butterfly-style elements.
Description
Irish execution in butterfly fashion and Kraula on her chest. Leg action in a raven chest and butterfly style. Respiratory variants when floating. |
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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
|
Pool
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2
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Topics
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Execution of elements of sports swimming.
Description
Swimming on your chest and back using elements of all types of swimming according to your breathing. |
-
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
|
Pool
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2
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Topics
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Foundations for diving and business swimming.
Description
Diving techniques. Drowning aid options. |
-
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
|
Pool
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2
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Topics
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Foundations for diving and business swimming.
Description
Diving techniques. Drowning aid options. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Pool
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2
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Topics
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Games and motion activities in water at all levels of education.
Description
Using the game method at different stages of teaching swimming. |
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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
|
Pool
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2
|
Topics
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Modelling of lessons in a swimming pool. Assessment and self-prevention of learning of students’ performance.
Description
Planning and management of a given part of an hour. Assessment and analysis of students’ skills. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Modelling of lessons in a swimming pool. Assessment and self-prevention of learning of students’ performance.
Description
Planning and management of a given part of an hour. Assessment and analysis of students’ skills. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introductory lecture. Man in the water. Physiological swimming principles. The role of swimming in sports education for children of different ages.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Basics of swimming teaching for children and adults.
Description
Basic swimming teaching exercises with an accent on equilibrium in-water skills, breathing characteristics in and handling water. |
|
Foundations for human displacement in water.
Description
Use water resistance when moving with bedding equipment such as noodles and swimming boards. Respiratory water basics: respiratory retention, respiratory and exhalatory water rhythm variants. Swimming and lying on the water in different states of the body. The feeling of water resistance with hand, legs, and body. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Body transfer water.
Description
Moving the body in water in different directions using hand movements in different body positions: horizontal, with legs bent. Different leg movements in the water on your back to accommodate in it. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
The relieved swimming patterns according to your breathing.
Description
Moving your body to your chest without putting your hands out of the water on your back. Breathing exercises with exhalation in the tube. |
|
Arranging and conducting of the initial stages of swimming.
Description
Complete all previous lesson exercises in order to increase difficulty. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Backstroke.
Description
Swimming on your back using different movements according to your breathing. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Breaststroke.
Description
The foundation of Breaststroke legs and arms on his back and on his chest is consistent with his breathing. |
|
Execution of elements of sports swimming.
Description
Swimming on your chest and back using elements of all types of swimming according to your breathing. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Cruel of swimming types on the chest and butterfly-style elements.
Description
Irish execution in butterfly fashion and Kraula on her chest. Leg action in a raven chest and butterfly style. Respiratory variants when floating. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Foundations for diving and business swimming.
Description
Diving techniques. Drowning aid options. |
|
Games and motion activities in water at all levels of education.
Description
Using the game method at different stages of teaching swimming. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
|
Modelling of lessons in a swimming pool. Assessment and self-prevention of learning of students’ performance.
Description
Planning and management of a given part of an hour. Assessment and analysis of students’ skills. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Solovjova, J. (2017). Peldēšana. Rīga, SIA DUE, Rīga, 137lpp.
2.
Reference manual for teaching and technical improvement in swimming.Suitable for English stream
3.
Mark Young: Transforming Lives Through Swimming.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Peldēt droši. Mācību materiāls skolām un skolēniem. 2019.g.
Other Information Sources
1.
swimming teaching booksSuitable for English stream