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Study Course Description
Outdoor Activities I
Course Code
LSPA_064
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivars Kravalis
Structure Unit Manager
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide the opportunity to students to learn (theoretically and practically) diverse outdoor activities, planning, organising, leading them.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge is required in general pedagogy, developmental, social and communication psychology, foundations and didactics of tourism and orienteering, first aid, hygiene, theory of sport, pedagogical improvement in recreation.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. The student will know types of recreational outdoor activities and their description. Will know the types of recreative hikes, the organisation methodology – suitable for different contingents, objectives, environment and available resources. 2. Will know the basic principles of diverse cooperation activities, group and team management, principles of development dynamics. Group recruitment and team building. Evaluation of team development and activity. 3. Will know the digital tools, applications, communication technologies used in outdoor activities (by publishing event posters and reviews).
Skills
1.4. The student can plan, implement and evaluate a recreative walking hike. Will be able to work both individually and in a team. 5. The student will be able to understand and organise an activity in which one of the digital technologies is used. 6. Will be able to plan and organise outdoor environment team building tasks (games, relays, low ropes tasks). Will be able to select materials – technical equipment – appropriate for specific activities. Will be able to see development opportunities, find innovative outdoor activities.
Competences
1.7. To independently apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, leading, evaluating a walking hike. 8. Will be able to see, identify and assess the availability, capacity and sustainability of environmental resources (for hiking and other recreative activities). 9. Will be able to express themselves using professional terminology and concepts, communicate (including in English) with the group in outdoor activities organised by students. 10. Will be able to use digital tools effectively. Will be able to use information and communication technologies, basic ethical principles when organising recreative activities. Will be able to meet data protection requirements in the digital environment.
Assessment
Individual work
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
-
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Independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties in a recreative two-day walking hike. Independent creation, leading and analysis of a recreative team-building task.
To independently repeat two methods of installing low ropes, complementing with new creative individual or team tasks. Independently performance of one of the digital technology applications in the outdoor environment.
Examination
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
-
-
The total assessment is summative.
Walking hike (independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties in a recreative hike);
Leading outdoor activities and opponency;
Outdoor activity using digital technologies;
Analysis of didactics of outdoor activities;
Active participation and development dynamics.
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
-
Walking hike. Planning, organising, leading of a walking hike.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
3.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
4.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
5.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
6.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
7.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
8.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
9.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
10.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
11.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Team introductions, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities events. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, relay.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
4.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Use of digital technologies in outdoor activities.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
-
Didactics of outdoor activities. Safety aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
4.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Low ropes in recreative events, their installation, creative use for a specific purpose, available resources and contingent.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
52 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
-
Walking hike. Planning, organising, leading of a walking hike.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
4.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
5.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Team introductions, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities events. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, relay.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Use of digital technologies in outdoor activities.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Didactics of outdoor activities. Safety aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
-
Low ropes in recreative events, their installation, creative use for a specific purpose, available resources and contingent.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Other
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Brencis, A. (2003). Aktīvais tūrisms. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 224 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Krauksta, D., Liepiņa, I. (2006). Lekcija „Tūrisma pārgājiena organizēšana”. LSPA, 21 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Latvija. Tūrisma ceļvedis. (2012). Rīga: Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta. 280 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Liepiņa, I. (2006). Lekcija “Tūrisma speciālais inventārs”. LSPA, 21 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Niče, K. (2008). 313 spēles telpās, brīvā dabā. Rīga: Jumava, 148 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Klepers A., Līviņa A., Smaļinskis J. (2010). Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Valmiera: Vidzemes augstskola. 117 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Rohnke, K.,E., Rogers, D. (2007). The Complete Ropes Course Manual, 428p. (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
9.
Rohnke, K.,E., Rogers, D. (2007). The Complete Ropes Course Manual, 428p. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Bartunek, D., Martin, A. (2007). Games in nature. An Innovative Approach to Outdoor and Environmental Activities for Young Children. Praha: Duha, 186 p.
2.
Mīkule, M., Hānbergs, Ē. (2013). Mūsu mazais pārgājiens. Rīga: Jumava, 189 lpp.
3.
Štrauhmanis, J. (2004). Kartogrāfija tūrismam. Rīga: Biznesa augstkola Turība, 78 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Mezglu video
2.
Padomi tūrisma pārgājieniem
3.
Piedzīvojumi dabā, blogs
4.
Slēpņošana