Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Didactics of Individual Sports
Course Code
LSPA_491
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Ļubinska
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
The aim of the study course is to provide students with basic knowledge of the theoretical and methodological basics of individual sports, as well as didactic principles in organising and conducting sports classes. As part of the study course, students acquire the skills to demonstrate and analyse basic movements of individual sports, plan and structure sports classes, as well as to use pedagogical methods and sports terminology in the learning process.
Preliminary Knowledge
Completion of the study course requires basic knowledge acquired at the level of general secondary education in physical activities, sports and human anatomy.
Knowledge:
- basic knowledge of the construction of the human motion-support apparatus;
- understanding the importance of physical activity and sport in maintaining health.
Skills: ability
- to demonstrate simple physical activity and movement;
- ability to observe and characterize movement performance during physical activity.
Competencies:
- ability to use basic knowledge of physical activity and movement in sports classes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student describes the standard basic principles of the sports coaching profession (PKL 5).
Individual work and tests
Standard of profession of sports coach (PKL 5), basic principles and areas of professional activity. • Describe the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisation and institutions of the chosen sport. • Classify the age groups of athletes according to the specific nature of the sport chosen. • Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process.
2.The student describes the structure and operating principles of the federation of the chosen sport.
Individual work and tests
Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process. • Name the basic terminology of the selected sport in Latvian and English. • Describe the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisation and institutions of the chosen sport. • Explain the competition rules of the selected sport and the basic principles of the operation of judges.
3.The student explains the legal justification for the activities of the organisations and institutions of the chosen sport.
4.Outline the competition rules for the selected sport, be able to structure administrative apparatus at different levels and explain the basic tasks of referees.
Individual work and tests
Explain the competition rules of the selected sport and the basic principles of the operation of judges.
5.The student names the basic terms of the chosen sport in English.
Individual work and tests
Name the basic terminology of the selected sport in Latvian and English. • Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process.
Skills
1.The student shall be able to classify the age groups of the athletes according to the specific nature of the selected sport.
Individual work and tests
Explain the competition rules of the selected sport and the basic principles of the operation of judges. • Describe the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisation and institutions of the chosen sport. • Standard of profession of sports coach (PKL 5), basic principles and areas of professional activity. • Classify the age groups of athletes according to the specific nature of the sport chosen.
2.The student is able to systematise and justify the selection of sports equipment during the training and competition process.
3.The student is able to use digital devices independently in the provision of the training and competition process.
Individual work and tests
Name the basic terminology of the selected sport in Latvian and English. • Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process.
Competences
1.The student is able to interdisciplinary explain the importance of movement functionality in the athlete’s comprehensive physical preparation process.
Individual work and tests
Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process. • Classify the age groups of athletes according to the specific nature of the sport chosen. • Standard of profession of sports coach (PKL 5), basic principles and areas of professional activity. • Describe the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisation and institutions of the chosen sport. • Name the basic terminology of the selected sport in Latvian and English.
2.The student is able to interdisciplinary justify the importance of movement functionality in the special physical preparation process.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
To systematise and justify the selection of sporting equipment in the training and competition process. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student shall systematise and justify the selection of sports equipment in the training and competition process. |
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2.
Digital devices for organizing and analyzing training and competitive processes. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student uses digital devices to organize and analyze the training and competition process. |
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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.
Standard of profession of sports coach (PKL 5), basic principles and areas of professional activity. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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Describe the basic principles and areas of professional activity of the Standard for the profession of Sports coach (PKL 5) |
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2.
Describe the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisation and institutions of the chosen sport. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student describes the structure, operational principles and regulatory framework of the federation, organisations and institutions of the chosen sport. |
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3.
Explain the competition rules of the selected sport and the basic principles of the operation of judges. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student explains the competition rules of the selected sport and the basic principles of the activities of judges. |
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4.
Name the basic terminology of the selected sport in Latvian and English. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student names the basic terminology of the chosen sport in Latvian and English. |
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5.
Classify the age groups of athletes according to the specific nature of the sport chosen. |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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The student classifies the age groups of the athletes according to the specific nature of the sport chosen. |
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6.
Interdisciplinary in movement functionality during the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student interdisciplinary explains the importance of movement functionality in the athlete’s comprehensive and special physical preparation process. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
Description
Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
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Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
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Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
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Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
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Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
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Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Gym
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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On site
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Gym
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Topics
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Fitness control
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Methodology for the acquisition of techniques
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Technical preparedness control
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Tactics, tactics and learning tactics
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Psychological preparation exercises and techniques
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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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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Standard of profession of sports coach 5 PKL (knowledge, skills, competences).
Description
Outline and understand (knowledge, skills, competences) the standard of profession of the qualification “sports coach” (PKL 5). |
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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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Regulations for sports/sports competitions/events.
Description
Develop a competition regulation in selected sport/sports sector; explain the conformity of the regulation/event with the planned level of competition/event (county, city, state, etc.). |
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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 individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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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 individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Workout/lesson cycle periodization part 1.
Description
Develop a plan of training, class process/exercise cycles, use prerequisites in general physical fitness. |
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Periodization of exercise/lesson cycles. part 2:
Description
Develop a plan for the training process/training cycles, use prerequisites for special physical fitness. |
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Terminology of individual sports in English.
Description
Make an exercise/exercise note using the special terminology of the sport in English. |
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Digital literacy in individual sports.
Description
Explore and characterise in a chosen individual sport the importance of digital literacy in different cycles. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Fitness control
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Methodology for the acquisition of techniques
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Technical preparedness control
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Tactics, tactics and learning tactics
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Psychological preparation exercises and techniques
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jānis Žīdens, Nils Grasis, Uldis Grāvītis, Dace Kaspare. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. (akceptējams izdevums) Nodaļas atbilstoši studiju kursa saturam.
2.
Nils Grasis. Trenera rokasgrāmata - 2. 2006. (akceptējams izdevums) Nodaļas atbilstoši studiju kursa saturam.
3.
SPORTA TRENERA PROFESIJAS STANDARTS. Profesionālās izglītības un nodarbinātības trīspusējās sadarbības apakšpadomes 2022.gada 14.decembra sēdē, protokols Nr.7
4.
Brigitta Höger (Editor), Konrad Kleiner (Editor). Sports Didactics in Europe: History, Current Trends and Future Developments. 2022. Part 1,2,5 and 6.
Additional Reading
1.
Nils Neuber. Didactics of Physical Education and Sport: Foundations and Models. 2025. (150 pages)