Sports History
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.2. Objective and subjective conditions for the emergence of sport.
Skills
1.2. To critically assess historical events and personalities in sport in different periods of time (pre-history, history, ancient times, new times).
Competences
1.3. Able to critically evaluate and substantiate the achievements of Latvian athletes in sports and their impact on the development of sports in Latvia. 4. Achievements of Latvian athletes in sports and their impact on the development of sports in Latvia.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. To collect 30 important facts in a table on the development of an athletic discipline from its origins to the present day, arranging facts chronologically, at least 10 facts regarding the most striking events in Latvia. To specify the source of information for each fact.
2. To conduct a survey of LASE graduates, summarise the information obtained in a presentation.
3. To prepare a presentation – a quiz on the development of an athletic discipline (10 questions).
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Examination
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Assessment criteria of learning outcomes:
1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%
2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50%
3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.
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Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.
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Origins of sport in Greece and conducting of the Ancient Olympic Games.
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Sports in medieval towns and countryside Physical activity in the lives of knights and Vikings.
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Sport in the Modern Age. Formation of sports systems in England, France, Germany, the United States of America and Austria.
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Formation of sports associations in Latvia. Achievements of Latvian athletes.
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Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.
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Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.
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Origins of sport in Greece and conducting of the Ancient Olympic Games.
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Sports in medieval towns and countryside Physical activity in the lives of knights and Vikings.
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Sport in the Modern Age. Formation of sports systems in England, France, Germany, the United States of America and Austria.
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Formation of sports associations in Latvia. Achievements of Latvian athletes.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Čika, V., & Gubiņš, G. (1970). Latvijas sporta vēsture (1918-1944). Amerikas latviešu apvienības fiziskās audzināšanas un sporta birojs.
Jansone, R., & Gulbe, A. (2006). Materiāli par sporta vēsturi un Olimpisko izglītību.Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA.
Latvijas olimpiskā vēsture: no Stokholmas līdz Soltleiksitijai. (2003). Rīga, LOK.
Latvijas sporta lepnums 100: personības, notikumi, procesi. (2018). Rīga, Latvijas Sporta muzejs.
Latvijas sporta vēsture. (1995). Rīga, Latvijas izglītības fonds.
Paegle, L. (1991). Ievads vēsturē. Rīga, Zvaigzne.
Pasaules vēsture. 1.daļa. Senie laiki. (1997). Rīga, Raka.
Rubenis, A. Senās Grieķijas dzīve un kultūra. (1994). Rīga, Zvaigzne.
Upelniece, I. (2000). Fiziskā audzināšana Latvijā (19.gs.vidus-1940.g.). Rīga, Raka.
Additional Reading
Džifords, K. (2004). Olimpiskās spēles. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
Grēviņa, A. (1995). Viduslaiku pilis. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
Hūnolds, T. (2007). Olimpiskās spēles: visas spēles no senākajiem laikiem līdz mūsdienām: uzvaras, traģēdijas, rekordi. Rīga: Jumava.
Kūla, A. (1995). Bruņinieki: Palīgs vēsturē. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
Oksleids, K. (2000). Olimpiskās spēles. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.