Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pedagogical Development in Recreation
Course Code
LSPA_066
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
Ingrīda Smukā
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to provide an opportunity to learn and apply in practice qualitative research methods in recreation, to learn theoretically and apply practically the choice of student training tools and methods.
Preliminary Knowledge
General education study courses, sector-specific basic courses.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Understands research in recreation, its nature, tasks and the quantitative methods to be applied. 2. Understands the training process, its importance in recreation. Understands the structure of movement in different sports – describing it from a pedagogical and biomechanical point of view.
Skills
1.1. Knows how to choose methods appropriate to the research in recreation. 2. Knows how to organise and manage the training process in recreation, choose training methods appropriate to recreational activities. 3. Will be able to evaluate, apply and compare latest scientific considerations and technologies in personal professional activity.
Competences
1.1. Works skilfully with scientific articles in recreation, analyses them. 2. Skilfully analyses the training process in recreation using the learned theoretical foundations and skills, solves professional issues related to research in recreation and the training process. 3. Will know how to apply in practice knowledge when analysing movements in different sports, to make practical recommendations for improving movements in accordance with basic pedagogical and biomechanical principles.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Lectures, practical classes, independent learning, seminars, interim examinations, final examination. Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Student independently prepare for seminar classes and interim examinations.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The total assessment is summative.
Written/presentation;
Presentation;
Examination.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Research process in recreation, research design, qualitative and quantitative research. Application of quantitative research methods in recreation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Research process in recreation, research design, qualitative and quantitative research. Application of quantitative research methods in recreation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Research process in recreation, research design, qualitative and quantitative research. Application of quantitative research methods in recreation.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Research process in recreation, research design, qualitative and quantitative research. Application of quantitative research methods in recreation.
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Sources of information in research, studying websites with scientific publications, work on scientific articles, recreation, selection, analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of an analysis of scientific articles.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of an analysis of scientific articles.
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Survey in recreation. Creating a questionnaire, collection of data.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Topics
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Survey in recreation. Creating a questionnaire, collection of data.
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Lecture
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Topics
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Survey in recreation. Creating a questionnaire, collection of data.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Aspects of organisation of research in recreation, research methods in recreation, choice of methods. (Specifics of writing a Diploma Paper, a Bachelor’s thesis in Recreation)
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Aspects of organisation of research in recreation, research methods in recreation, choice of methods. (Specifics of writing a Diploma Paper, a Bachelor’s thesis in Recreation)
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Aspects of organisation of research in recreation, research methods in recreation, choice of methods. (Specifics of writing a Diploma Paper, a Bachelor’s thesis in Recreation)
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Aspects of organisation of research in recreation, research methods in recreation, choice of methods. (Specifics of writing a Diploma Paper, a Bachelor’s thesis in Recreation)
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation, processing of data. Presentation of survey data.
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation, processing of data. Presentation of survey data.
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation, processing of data. Presentation of survey data.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Examination (written)
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Examination (written)
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Biomotor skills in recreation, their description
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Biomotor skills in recreation, their description
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Biomotor skills in recreation, their description
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of biomotor skills in sport and recreation (group work)
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of biomotor skills in sport and recreation (group work)
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Movement analysis in Nordic walking with selected computer program (cSwing-2010, Pro-Trainer1, Kinovea, V.1-Home-2.0), pedagogical biomechanical description
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Movement analysis in Nordic walking with selected computer program (cSwing-2010, Pro-Trainer1, Kinovea, V.1-Home-2.0), pedagogical biomechanical description
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Movement analysis in Nordic walking with computer programs – presentation and analysis
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Movement analysis in Nordic walking with computer programs – presentation and analysis
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Examination (homework) – biomotor skills in the selected athletic discipline – presentation
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On site
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Examination (homework) – biomotor skills in the selected athletic discipline – presentation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Research process in recreation, research design, qualitative and quantitative research. Application of quantitative research methods in recreation.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Sources of information in research, studying websites with scientific publications, work on scientific articles, recreation, selection, analysis.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of an analysis of scientific articles.
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-
Lecture
|
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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Aspects of organisation of research in recreation, research methods in recreation, choice of methods. (Specifics of writing a Diploma Paper, a Bachelor’s thesis in Recreation)
|
-
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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Survey in recreation. Creating a questionnaire, collection of data.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation, processing of data. Presentation of survey data.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Examination (written)
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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
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of biomotor skills in sport and recreation (group work)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fridgen J. Dimensions of Tourism. (Chapter 12: Research and Measurment). Michigan: Copyright 1996. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Grants J. Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns mācību grāmata. 1997. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Grants J., Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga: Raka, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Krauksta D, Krauksts V. Slēpošanas treniņa pamati. Rīga: Drukātava, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
McIntosh R, Goeldner C. Ritchie B. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies. Chapter 17: Travel and tourism research. New York a.o.: Wiley& Sons, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Špona A., Cehlova Z. Pētniecība pedagoģijā. Rīga: Raka, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
8.
Fridgen J. Dimensions of Tourism. (Chapter 12: Research and Measurment). Michigan: Copyright 1996. (akceptējams izdevums)
9.
McIntosh R, Goeldner C. Ritchie B. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies. Chapter 17: Travel and tourism research. New York a.o.: Wiley& Sons, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Grants J., Ukins V. Slēpošana – 2 daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2001.
2.
Kops K. Distanču slēpošana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1989.
Other Information Sources
1.
Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Databases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information.