Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Placement I
Course Code
LSPA_429
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dita Smeile
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Academy of Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To enhance and improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in the qualification study courses through practical work, and to obtain and process the feedback information provided by the practical activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge in the coach qualification about the organization of the training process of general and special physical preparation, training means and load dosage; and in the teacher qualification about physical activities and their organization in preschool and school across different age and class groups, as well as the integration of transversal skills into the content of sports lessons.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name the means of general physical preparation
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
2.Knows the workings of school, preschool and its principles.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Defence of the internship results
3.Understand the most important basic principles of organizing a sports event, including safety, children’s developmental stages, and their characteristics.
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
4.Has knowledge of planning and organizing the learning process in the classroom.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Defence of the internship results • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
5.Understands the principles of classroom management, discipline and creating a positive learning environment.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher • Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation.
Skills
1.Understand and comply with the safety regulations of the sports base and the safety regulations of the sport, understanding the responsibility for the health and well-being of children
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
2.Improve understanding of pedagogical control of sport, injury prevention, provision of first aid, necessity of hygiene, safety regulations in sports training
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation.
3.Knows how to do a self-assessment of your coaching activity
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Defence of the internship results
4.Analyses and develops the ability to creatively combine and apply acquired theoretical knowledge and skills in organising and managing the workout process
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
5.Assist the teacher in the conduct and organization of classes.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
6.Observe the lessons and analyze the methods used by the teacher.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher • Defence of the internship results
7.Communicate with teachers and school staff in a professional environment.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
8.Analyze student behavior and learning in the classroom.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher • Defence of the internship results
Competences
1.Determine and evaluate students’ physical conditioning, technical and tactical skills
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Defence of the internship results • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
2.Understands and critically applies basic and specialized knowledge characteristic of the profession of a teacher of sports and health in various pedagogical situations, strengthening the connection between theoretical knowledge and practical activity.
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results
3.Cooperate with employees of a sports organisation and engage in the organisation of sporting events
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation.
4.Ability to plan and organise snippets of physical activity or sports classes according to students’ age, abilities and learning goals
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. • Defence of the internship results • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
5.Ability to observe, analyse and evaluate the class process and their professional activities
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation.
6.Understand the professional role and responsibilities of a teacher.
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results • Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher
7.Link theoretical knowledge with practical pedagogical activity.
Individual work and tests
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher • Defence of the internship results
8.Develops professional identity as a future teacher.
Individual work and tests
Defence of the internship results
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.
Preparation for the internship and completion of documentation. |
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Independent preparation for internship lessons and completion of lesson plans in cooperation with the internship supervisor. Lesson plan templates and internship documentation are available in the RSU LSPA Methodological Guidelines in the course e-studies system. |
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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.
Defence of the internship results |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The defence of the placement shall be managed by the qualification supervisor within the framework of one flow. The defence of the placement is governed by the methodological guidance for qualification placement study courses in the programme “Sports Science”. |
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2.
Assessment from the placement supervisor or teacher |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The placement supervisor or the PE teacher evaluates the student’s professional performance throughout the placement, based on the evaluation criteria set out in the content of the placement. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of placement requirements and documentation, choice of placement basis.
Description
Introduce students to the organization of internships, contracts, and their proper completion. Offer students the opportunity to choose internship placements with which RSU LSPA has concluded cooperation agreements. Inform students about the internship content across all qualifications within the framework of two lectures. |
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Lecture
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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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Presentation of placement requirements and documentation, choice of placement basis.
Description
Introduce students to the organization of internships, contracts, and their proper completion. Offer students the opportunity to choose internship placements with which RSU LSPA has concluded cooperation agreements. Inform students about the internship content across all qualifications within the framework of two lectures. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of placement requirements and documentation, choice of placement basis.
Description
Introduce students to the organization of internships, contracts, and their proper completion. Offer students the opportunity to choose internship placements with which RSU LSPA has concluded cooperation agreements. Inform students about the internship content across all qualifications within the framework of two lectures. |
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of placement requirements and documentation, choice of placement basis.
Description
Introduce students to the organization of internships, contracts, and their proper completion. Offer students the opportunity to choose internship placements with which RSU LSPA has concluded cooperation agreements. Inform students about the internship content across all qualifications within the framework of two lectures. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
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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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Defence of the practice
Description
In the qualification “Sports Teacher”, the student attends the internship defense with a prepared presentation and presents it before the commission. After the presentation, the commission members ask questions. In the qualification “Senior Coach in a Sport”, students defend their internship with a prepared presentation before the specialization supervisors (2–3 supervisors). The student uploads the internship diary to E-studies two working days before the internship defense. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas fakultātes metodiskie noteikumi par prakses organizāciju, materiālu izstrādi un prakses aizstāvēšanu
2.
Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt / [zinātniskie redaktori]: Rasma Jansone, Andra Fernāte, Inta Bula-Biteniece
3.
Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training by Tudor O. Bompa (Author), Carlo Buzzichelli (Author)
4.
Science and Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky, William J. Kraemer, Andrew C. Fry
Additional Reading
1.
Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem / Līga Aberberga-Augškalne
2.
Trenera rokasgrāmata / galvenais redaktors Nils Grasis ; redaktori: Andris Dzenis, Uldis Grāvītis, Gundega Knipše ; Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. [2022]
3.
Bērns un sports pirmsskolā / Inta Bula-Biteniece, Rasma Jansone, Krzysztof Piech.