Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Athletics Didactic
Course Code
LSPA_514
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
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Krišjānis Kuplis
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
Interdisciplinary (pedagogy, sports theory, anatomy, biomechanics) learning the discipline of athletics and the foundations of performance of special running, jumping and throwing exercises. Learn the basics of judging athletics competitions. Learn the basics of athletics terminology in English.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic athletics exercise skills. Basic knowledge of physical characteristics and methodology for teaching movement.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of athletics discipline techniques and competition rules. Knowledge of teaching and improvement exercises in athletics.
Individual work and tests
Lesson plan in athletics • Competition rules
2.Knowledge of the structure of the sports hour, warm-up variants and guiding principles in athletics
Individual work and tests
Lesson plan in athletics • Conducting a class part
Skills
1.Able to showcase athletics special exercises and athletics running, jumping and throwing disciplines.
Individual work and tests
Demonstration of special exercises • Demonstration of athletics disciplines
2.Skills in leading athletics-themed sports classes
Individual work and tests
Conducting a class part • Lesson plan in athletics
Competences
1.Competence to adjust the amount and intensity of special athletics exercises. Ability to correct student performance gaps.
Individual work and tests
Conducting a class part
2.Competence to reasonably select teaching and improvement exercises for teaching athletics disciplines.
Individual work and tests
Conducting a class part
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.
Lesson plan in athletics |
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10 points
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Develop a plan for the introduction and main part of the sports lesson, according to the task drawn. Evaluation criteria: Structure of the lesson – logical sequence of parts and exercises of the lesson 0–2 Relevance of exercises – according to the goal, age and preparedness 0–3 Planning of load – justified duration, intensity and dosing of load 0–3 Form and accuracy – completely and correctly filled in the given template 0–2 Total 10 |
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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.
Competition rules |
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10 points
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Tests on the judging of athletics disciplines 30 questions. Minimum number of correct answers for a successful assessment 40% |
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2.
Conducting a class part |
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10 points
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To lead a warm-up and a main part according to a prepared plan on a drawn theme and for a specific age group. Assessment criteria: Structure and safety – logical and sequential, safety observed 0–3 Selection of exercises and dosage – according to the purpose of the lesson 0–3 Demonstration of exercises – clear, precise and understandable 0–2 Leading and communication – clear instructions, pace and organisation 0–2 Total 10 |
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3.
Demonstration of special exercises |
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10 points
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Demonstration of special exercises for runners, jumpers and throwers (3 practical tests) Assessment criteria: Technique of execution – correct execution of the exercise 0-5 Intensity and amplitude of demonstration – optimal amplitude and tempo 0-2 Correct terminology – able to name the exercise correctly 0-3 Total 10 |
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4.
Demonstration of athletics disciplines |
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10 points
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Practical demonstration of athletics disciplines (long jump, high jump, sprint, relay, ball throw, sport walking, javelin throw, hurdles) Assessment criteria: Technique of execution – correct and discipline-appropriate execution 0–4 Coordination – harmony, rhythm and control of movement 0–2 Precision and stability – precise execution of movements and actions in all attempts 0–2 Rules and safety – compliance with rules and safety requirements 0–2 Total 10 |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The basics of athletics
Description
Athletics as a sport and as a study course. Content, objectives and tasks of the study course. Study course results and evaluation. Safety rules in athletics, athletics classes in stadium, terrain and manor. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Sports walking
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Special exercises for athletes (marchers). Ascent runs. Starts from different starting states. Throwing the ball from the spot (in a variety of positioned targets). The basics of sports walking. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Sports walking and ball throwing
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Special exercises for athletes (marchers). Climbs. High start. Half-high start. The falling start. Throwing the ball from the spot and from the crossbar. Sports walking at different distances. The main rules of competition in sports walking. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Throwing the ball
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Athletics special (runner) exercises. Climbs. Demonstration, (video) analysis and evaluation of sports walking. Competition officiating practice in sports walking. Throwing the ball from the crossbar with your arm pulled back and throwing the ball with the pitches of a throw-out. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Throwing a ball and running short distances
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Alternate runs. Athletics special (runner) exercises. Exercises to improve low-starting techniques. Throwing the ball from a full run-in. Competition rules and officiating in throwing the ball. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Short distance running
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Special exercises for athletes (runner and thrower). Low start and ball throwing demonstration, (video) analysis and scoring. Refereeing practice in short-distance running. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Short-distance running
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Alternate runs. Athletics special (runner) exercises. Exercises to improve low-starting techniques. Test races for short-distance running. Competition rules and trial in the sprint. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Short-distance running
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Alternate runs. Athletics special (runner) exercises. Exercises to improve low-starting techniques. Finishing. Throwing the ball from a full run-in. Competition rules and trial in the sprint. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Short distance running
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Special exercises for athletes (runner and thrower). Low start and ball throwing demonstration, (video) analysis and scoring. Refereeing practice in short-distance running. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of a prospectus
Description
Sports lesson in athletics. Drawing up of a training placement plan-prospectus and conditions for the management of training placements. Scoring. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Long jump
Description
Warm-up in athletics. Special (lens) exercises for athletes. Long-distance jumping from the spot (from different S.St.s, 2-step, 3-step from the spot). Multi-steps. Relay running basics (placemats, anti-placemats, placemats for the development of physical properties). |
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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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2
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Topics
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Long jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (lens) exercises for athletes. Replay runs. The basics of long-distance “squats”, long-distance “squats” from a short run-in. Foundations for running a relay, conveying and receiving a stick. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Long jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Warm-up in athletics. Special exercises for athletes (jumpers and runners). Long-jumping “squats” and “bending”. Refereeing practice in long-distance jumping. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Long jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing with a full run-in. Competition rules in javelin throwing. Long-distance jumping “sparkling” with a full run-in. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Relay run
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (lens) exercises for athletes. Changing the relay in the change area. Competition rules in relay running. Long-distance jumping “squats” from a full run-in (determination of the individual run-in length of the long-distance jumper). Competition rules in long-distance jumping. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Relay run
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Relay shift training in teams. Competition rules in the 4 x 100 m relay. Trial of competitions. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Relay run
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Test races in the running of a relay. The work (practice) of starter, time and target judges. Analysis of competitions (videos). |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (high-jumper) exercises for athletes. The basics of high-jumping “over-stepping,” high-jumping “over-stepping” from a short run-in. Ball push bases (shot put from place). |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for gymnasts (bullet pushers). High jump “over-stepping” from short and full run-in. Shot putting (from the spot, with application steps, with a leap). Competition rules in high jump. |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part task. Special exercises for athletes. The basics of high-jumping flop, high-jumping from the spot. Hurdle running basics, bending and rhythm exercises. |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. High jump “flops” from a short run-in. Hurlde running over low hurdles. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Shot putting
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for gymnasts (bullet pushers). High jump “over-stepping” from short and full run-in. Shot putting (from the spot, with application steps, with a leap). Competition rules in high jump. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Shot putting and welterweight special exercises
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes (high-jumpers and bullet pushers). High-jumping “over-stepping” demonstration and video analysis and scoring. Trial of competitions in high jump. Shot putting with application steps and a leap. Competition rules in bullet-pushing. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Hurdle running
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. The basics of high-jumping flops, high-jumping from the spot. Hurdle running basics, bending and rhythm exercises. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Hurlde running
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. High jump “flops” from a short run-in. Hurdle running over low misplaced barriers. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Hurdle running
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. High jump flops from full run (determination of the individual run length of the high jump). Hurdle running over variously placed barriers from the low start. Competition rules in hurdle running. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing from the spot and with a crossbar. Demonstration, video analysis and evaluation of hurdle running. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing with drop-out pitches. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing with drop-out pitches. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing demonstration, (video) analysis and evaluation. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
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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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2
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Topics
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Long jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (lens) exercises for athletes. Replay runs. The basics of long-distance “squats”, long-distance “squats” from a short run-in. Foundations for running a relay, conveying and receiving a stick. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Relay run
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (lens) exercises for athletes. Changing the relay in the change area. Competition rules in relay running. Long-distance jumping “squats” from a full run-in (determination of the individual run-in length of the long-distance jumper). Competition rules in long-distance jumping. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Relay run
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Relay shift training in teams. Competition rules in the 4 x 100 m relay. Trial of competitions. |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special (high-jumper) exercises for athletes. The basics of high-jumping “over-stepping,” high-jumping “over-stepping” from a short run-in. Ball push bases (shot put from place). |
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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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2
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Topics
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High jump
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for gymnasts (bullet pushers). High jump “over-stepping” from short and full run-in. Shot putting (from the spot, with application steps, with a leap). Competition rules in high jump. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Shot putting and welterweight special exercises
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes (high-jumpers and bullet pushers). High-jumping “over-stepping” demonstration and video analysis and scoring. Trial of competitions in high jump. Shot putting with application steps and a leap. Competition rules in bullet-pushing. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Hurdle running
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. The basics of high-jumping flops, high-jumping from the spot. Hurdle running basics, bending and rhythm exercises. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Hurlde running
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. High jump “flops” from a short run-in. Hurdle running over low misplaced barriers. |
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing from the spot and with a crossbar. Demonstration, video analysis and evaluation of hurdle running. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Javelin throwing
Description
Management and analysis of the teaching skills acquisition-introductory part and main part of the task. Special exercises for athletes. Javelin throwing with drop-out pitches. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Avotiņa I. „Vieglatlētika”. Rīga. 2016. DUE
2.
Avotiņa I. „Vieglatlētikas pamati” 1.daļa. Rīga. LSPA, 2015.
3.
Avotiņa I .„Vieglatlētikas pamati” 2.daļa. Rīga. LSPA, 2015.
4.
Avotiņa I. , Škutāne S. „Stafetes no sporta zāles līdz stadionam. Rīga. LSPA, 2015.
5.
Track & Field : training & movement science - theory and practice for all disciplines / Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heiko K. Strüder, Ulrich Jonath, Kai Scholz. 2023.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
USA track&field coaching manuals. Pam Johanson, USA; Human Kinetics, 2000.Suitable for English stream
2.
Freeman W. Track&field coaching essentials. USA: Human Kinetics, 2015.Suitable for English stream
3.
Joyce D., Lewindom D. High performace training for sports. USA: Human Kinetics, 2022.
4.
Judge, L. W. Developing Speed Strength: In-Season Training Program for the Collegiate Thrower. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2007.