Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Outdoor Activities II
Course Code
LSPA_065
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
Inga Liepiņa
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
To provide the opportunity to students to learn (theoretically and practically) diverse outdoor activities, planning, organising, leading them.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge is required in outdoor activities I, 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 the description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions). Will know the organisation methodology of adventure events (suitable for different contingents, objectives, environment and available resources). 2. Will know the basic principles of provision of food in various recreative activations. 3. Will know what and how to include “survival school” activities in the content of recreative events (creating a shelter in nature without tents; picking berries; picking mushrooms, food from natural products, etc.). Will know about safety while staying in nature. 4. Will know the resources of water tourism in Latvia. Description, organisation methodology of water tourism.
Skills
1.5. The student can plan, implement and evaluate the adventure event “Manevrs četratā”. Will be able to work both individually and in a team. 6. The student can plan, implement and evaluate a water tourism hike. Will be able to work both individually and in a team. 7. The student will be able to create a shelter in nature (without tents) – “Night under the stars”. 8. Will be able to plan and provide food in recreative outdoor activities.
Competences
1.9. To independently apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, leading, evaluating an adventure event. 10. To independently apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, leading, evaluating a water tourism hike. 11. Will be able to see, identify and assess the availability, capacity and sustainability of environmental resources (for adventure competitions, water tourism and other recreative activities). 12. Will be able to express themselves using professional terminology and concepts, communicate (including in English) with the group in outdoor activities organised by students. Will be able to use information and communication technologies, basic ethical principles when organising recreative activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties in the adventure event “Manevrs četratā”. Independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties in a water tourism event. To independently prepare for an overnight stay in nature without tents “Night under the stars”. Abstract on the optic “Survival School”. 1 outdoor food recipe has been independently implemented. To read one book of the topic of adventures based on real events.
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Examination
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The total assessment is summative.
Adventure event (independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties);
Water tourism hike (independent planning, organisation, leading and evaluation of individual duties);
Food recipes in outdoor activities (presentation);
Creating a night shelter in nature “Night under the stars”;
“Survival ABC”, 1 report on the topic;
Active participation and development dynamics
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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Food in recreative activities, according to the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Food in recreative activities, according to the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Food in recreative activities, according to the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Food in recreative activities, according to the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
60 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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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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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Topics
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Introductory lecture. Requirements of the study course. Description of adventure events (adventure education, adventure competitions) and their suitability for different contingents, resources. Organisation of the adventure competition “Manevrs četratā”.
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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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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Lecture
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On site
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Topics
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Topics
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Description of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organisation, leading, analysis of a water tourism hike.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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“Survival ABC”. Inclusion of survival activities in recreational events. Night without tents – creating shelters. Wild food, wild animals, nature conservation.
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Food in recreative activities, according to the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aškrofta F. Uz izdzīvošanas robežas / Cilvēka spējas ekstremālos apstākļos. Rīga: Avots, 2002. 455 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Brencis, A. Aktīvais tūrisms. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2003. 224 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Tūrisma maršrutu veidošana. Vidzemes Augstskolas Tūrisma un viesmīlības fakultātes docētāji: Klepers A., Līviņa A., Smaļinskis J. Valmiera: Vidzemes augstskola, 2010. 117 lpp.
4.
Vaizmens Dž. SAS. Izdzīvošanas māksla. Kā izdzīvot Dabā jebkuros klimata apstākļos, uz sauszemes un jūrā. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 2023. 574 lpp.
5.
Prouty D., Panicucci J., Collinson R. (Eds.). Adventure Education: Theory and Applications. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 255 p.
6.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
7.
Prouty D., Panicucci J., Collinson R. (Eds.). Adventure Education: Theory and Applications. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 255 p.
Additional Reading
1.
Rubana I. M. Uzturs fiziskās slodzē. Rīga: RaKa, 2010. 200 lpp.
2.
Rubana I. M. Uzturvielas sportistu uzturā. No: Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. Rīga: Latvijas tālākizglītības centrs, 2006. Lpp.126-154
Other Information Sources
1.
Screaming eagles scout group