Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Leisure Physical Activity (Skating, Skiing (Cross-Country, Mountain), Hiking, Parkour)
Course Code
LSPA_492
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
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
Create an idea of the types of skating, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, hiking and the basics of parkour, learn the basics of cross-country skiing, the basics of alpine skiing techniques, the basics of skating techniques, the technical elements of parkour and the basics of hiking, thus attracting students to various outdoor activities. Provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills and skills in the methodology of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour and hiking, organisation of outdoor activities in work with students of different ages and genders.
Preliminary Knowledge
In the short cycle programme, students need knowledge of human functioning, which gives students the opportunity to understand the movements to be made, in the physical activities of leisure time. Knowledge of English is required at a sufficient level to read industry literature and guide course terminology in English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire knowledge, about the development of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour and hiking in Latvia and the world.
Individual work and tests
Test in sports
2.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire knowledge of this physical activity - terminology (in sports).
Individual work and tests
Digital photographic video analysis of technical performance • Test in sports • Training – teaching task management. • Development of activity plan
3.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire knowledge of the role of physical activity in increasing the physical fitness of the person, applying interdisciplinary action with the study course in human functioning in maintaining and restoring health.
Individual work and tests
Hike • Test in sports
Skills
1.The completion of the study course will enable the student to apply the acquired skills on the types of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, parkour and hiking, practically applying them according to the styles and types of skiing travel, the overhanging element and the types of hiking depending on the distance terrain and exposure to the external environment; use them as a means of active rest and physical fitness in terms of human functioning.
Individual work and tests
Test in sports
2.The completion of the study course will enable the student to apply the acquired skills regarding the types of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour and hiking, as a means of active rest and fitness, explaining from the point of view of human functioning.
Individual work and tests
Test in sports
3.Successful completion of the course allows the student to independently organise specific outdoor activities, as students will be able to characterise the elements of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, rollercoaster, parkour and types of hiking, applying them to different contingent and to the level of preparedness by integrating the foundations of human functioning.
4.Successful completion of the course allows the student to independently carry out the organisation of specific outdoor activities, as students will be able to independently apply knowledge and skills in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, planning, organising, managing and evaluating parkour elements and hiking, resulting from human functioning possibilities.
Individual work and tests
Development of activity plan • Training – teaching task management.
5.Successful completion of the course enables the student to independently organise specific outdoor activities, as students will be able to apply knowledge and skills independently by organising different tasks, games, games, trainees, etc.
6.Successful completion of the course allows the student to independently carry out the organisation of specific outdoor activities, as students will be able to choose materials corresponding to specific activities – technical equipment.
Individual work and tests
Hike • Training – teaching task management. • Test in sports
Competences
1.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire competences by applying them in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour elements, explaining their necessity and needs to different conditions from the aspect of human functioning.
Individual work and tests
Test in sports
2.Practical application according to the competences acquired and basic human functioning, distance skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour elements and hiking styles and types depending on distance and external exposure at different age stages and levels of preparedness, using as an active recreational tool.
Individual work and tests
Test in sports • Training – teaching task management. • Hike
3.Practical application according to the competences acquired and basic human functioning, distance skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour elements and walking styles and types depending on distance and external exposure at different age stages and fitness levels, using as a fitness tool.
Individual work and tests
Development of activity plan • Hike • Test in sports • Training – teaching task management.
4.Learn and organize activities that use one of the digital technologies.
Individual work and tests
Digital photographic video analysis of technical performance
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.
Digital photographic video analysis of technical performance |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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During the course, students study literature independently, prepare for theoretical and practical assessments and practical tasks – video filming and technical analysis of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour elements and hiking movements - given protocol (student completes). |
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2.
Development of activity plan |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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During the course, students independently study literature for the management, observation and analysis of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour elements and hiking mobility activities. |
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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.
Test in sports |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Types of movement in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, parkour, and hiking; movement techniques, terminology; selection and preparation of equipment; safety regulations; selection, arrangement, and design of training and event locations; application of skills and competencies in the professional activities of an industry specialist in organizing and leading training sessions, events, and activities; benefits of physical activities in enhancing physical fitness and promoting health. |
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2.
Training – teaching task management. |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Training – teaching task conduction (10 minutes), which is developed according to the criteria provided by the instructor before the lesson. |
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3.
Hike |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Developing and realizing a one-day hike (up to 4 hours). When designing a hike, the description should include: route plan, sights, map, preliminary estimate, requisite inventory for the hike. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Topics
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Classification, history, development, outlook of ski sports and skating in Latvia and the world
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Classification, history, development, outlook of ski sports and skating in Latvia and the world
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Lecture
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Study room
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Topics
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Types of Movement in Parkour and Hiking, Their Development in Latvia and Worldwide.
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Types of Movement in Parkour and Hiking, Their Development in Latvia and Worldwide.
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Study room
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Classification of types of cross-country and alpine skiing travel and teaching methodology contribute to interdisciplinary understanding of human functioning.
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Classification of types of cross-country and alpine skiing travel and teaching methodology contribute to interdisciplinary understanding of human functioning.
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Study room
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Topics
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Characteristics, selection, preparation of ski equipment for classes and competitions, storage and maintenance of equipment.
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Study room
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Characteristics, selection, preparation of ski equipment for classes and competitions, storage and maintenance of equipment.
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Types of hiking and planning, organising, conducting thereof - physiological opportunities for humans.
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Types of hiking and planning, organising, conducting thereof - physiological opportunities for humans.
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Independent Planning, Organization, Management, and Evaluation of Specific Responsibilities for a One-Day Hike.
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Basic Elements of Parkour, Connection with Other Sports, Style Diversity, Falling Technique, and Injury Prevention, Acrobatic Techniques, Somersaults, Flips, and Jumps with Rotations on a Springboard, Balance Beam, Trampoline, and Foam Pit. Wall Spins, Double Support Jumps.
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Basic Elements of Parkour, Connection with Other Sports, Style Diversity, Falling Technique, and Injury Prevention, Acrobatic Techniques, Somersaults, Flips, and Jumps with Rotations on a Springboard, Balance Beam, Trampoline, and Foam Pit. Wall Spins, Double Support Jumps.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Preparation Methodology, Age-Specific Features and Adaptation According to the Group, Physical Fitness Improvement, Jumps from Heights with and without Rotations, Exercises on Apparatus, as Well as Using Street Elements, Walls, Rails, and Other Obstacles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Preparation Methodology, Age-Specific Features and Adaptation According to the Group, Physical Fitness Improvement, Jumps from Heights with and without Rotations, Exercises on Apparatus, as Well as Using Street Elements, Walls, Rails, and Other Obstacles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Terminology, Tactics, Techniques, and Safety Rules in Organizing and Leading Sessions. Analysis and Learning of New Parkour Exercises and Tricks.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Terminology, Tactics, Techniques, and Safety Rules in Organizing and Leading Sessions. Analysis and Learning of New Parkour Exercises and Tricks.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Terminology of cross-country and alpine skiing, characterisation of the techniques and basic activities of modes of transport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Classification, history, development, outlook of ski sports and skating in Latvia and the world
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Classification, history, development, outlook of ski sports and skating in Latvia and the world
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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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Types of Movement in Parkour and Hiking, Their Development in Latvia and Worldwide.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of Movement in Parkour and Hiking, Their Development in Latvia and Worldwide.
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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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Classification of types of cross-country and alpine skiing travel and teaching methodology contribute to interdisciplinary understanding of human functioning.
|
-
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
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Characteristics, selection, preparation of ski equipment for classes and competitions, storage and maintenance of equipment.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of hiking and planning, organising, conducting thereof - physiological opportunities for humans.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Types of hiking and planning, organising, conducting thereof - physiological opportunities for humans.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Independent Planning, Organization, Management, and Evaluation of Specific Responsibilities for a One-Day Hike.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
|
Topics
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Basic Elements of Parkour, Connection with Other Sports, Style Diversity, Falling Technique, and Injury Prevention, Acrobatic Techniques, Somersaults, Flips, and Jumps with Rotations on a Springboard, Balance Beam, Trampoline, and Foam Pit. Wall Spins, Double Support Jumps.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Parkour Preparation Methodology, Age-Specific Features and Adaptation According to the Group, Physical Fitness Improvement, Jumps from Heights with and without Rotations, Exercises on Apparatus, as Well as Using Street Elements, Walls, Rails, and Other Obstacles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Preparation Methodology, Age-Specific Features and Adaptation According to the Group, Physical Fitness Improvement, Jumps from Heights with and without Rotations, Exercises on Apparatus, as Well as Using Street Elements, Walls, Rails, and Other Obstacles.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Parkour Terminology, Tactics, Techniques, and Safety Rules in Organizing and Leading Sessions. Analysis and Learning of New Parkour Exercises and Tricks.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Terminology of cross-country and alpine skiing, characterisation of the techniques and basic activities of modes of transport.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Terminology of cross-country and alpine skiing, characterisation of the techniques and basic activities of modes of transport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Grants J. (2007). Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga: RAKA.157 lpp (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Klepers A., Līviņa A., Smaļinskis J. (2010). Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Valmiera: Vidzemes augstskola, 117 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Uda, S., Miyamoto, N., Hirose, K., Nakano, H., Stöggl, T., Linnamo, V., Lindinger, S., & Takeda, M. (2024). Cross-Country Ski Skating Style Sub-Technique Detection and Skiing Characteristic Analysis on Snow Using High-Precision GNSS. Sensors. 24(18), 6073.
4.
Elizondo-Donado, A., Grosprêtre, S., Pagnon, D., Fernández-Lasa, U., Rodríguez-Negro, J. & Yanci, J. (2025). Parkour practitioners’ training habits, motives, goals and perceived performance factors: An international approach. Kinesiology, 57 (1).
5.
Cigrovski V, Očić M, Bon I, Matković B, Šagát P. (2022). Inline Skating as an Additional Activity for Alpine Skiing: The Role of the Outside Leg in Short Turn Performance. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1747.
Additional Reading
1.
Grants J. (1997). Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns. Rīga: Mācību grāmata. 215 lpp.
2.
Latvija. Tūrisma ceļvedis. (2012). Rīga: Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta, 280 lpp.
3.
Hernon B. (2020). "The Modern "A" Frame Ski Technique: An expedient guide for Alpine and Telemark skiing. For novice through expert skiing", William F Hernon, 52 lpp.
4.
Overlier H., Bergan S. (2019). "Cross Country Skiing--The Norwegian Way: Second Edition--A Video Enhanced Book", Total Health Publications; 2nd edition, 168. lpp.
5.
Fury S. (2019). "Essential Parkour Training: Basic Parkour Strength and Movement (Survival Fitness)", SF Nonfiction Books, 144lpp.