Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Specialisation in Biathlon, Ski Sports
Course Code
LSPA_696
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Juris Grants
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 promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of anatomy, sports physiology, sports biomechanics and ergonomics. Basic skills in cyclic movements (cross-country skiing, walking, running, Nordic walking, swimming).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Defines the directions of preparation for the sport; Knows the technique of the sport, its biomechanical structure and the methodology for improving the technique, planning and organizing the training and competition process; Knows how to plan the training process according to age training
Individual work and tests
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Skills
1.Demonstrate the technique of movement in a sport (cross-country skiing, biathlon)
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Diagnoses and corrects errors in the technique of movement of students, determines the volume and intensity of the load according to the abilities of students.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Plans and manages the physical, functional and technical, tactical and psychological conditioning of the athletes
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Competences
1.Knowledge of the performance technique of the sport, teaching, learning and training methodology.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
2.Knowledge of the regularities of the training process in the sport and ability to adapt it to the individual needs of the students.
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
3.Has knowledge of the safety aspects of the sport (cross-country skiing, biathlon).
Individual work and tests
The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement
Assessment
Individual work
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50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
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Video analysis of skiing techniques (cross-country skiing, biathlon) |
0.00% from total grade
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Test
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Analysis of skiing step movement skills (based on video material). The student performs an analysis of his/her performance (alternating double step, skating, etc.) and indicates the tasks planned for the further development of skills. The technical performance and ability to plan exercises for technical improvement are evaluated. |
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Examination
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The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Answer to the test’s 30 questions. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Krauksts, V. 2003. Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija. LSPA. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization of strength training for sports. 4th edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream
6.
Grants, J. 2007. Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga: Raka (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Grants, J. 2011. Let us learn skiing. Riga: Alemande (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
8.
Krauksts, V. 2022. Treniņu procesa periodizācija. Rīga: LSPA (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Мякниченко,Е.Б., Селуянов В.Н. Развитие локальной мышечной виносливости в циклических видах спорта.М. 2005.
2.
Grants, J. 1997. Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērrns. Rīga: Mācību grāmata
3.
Richardson, K. 2012. How to Cross Country Ski in Easy Steps: An Introduction to Classic Nordic Skiing in Easy Steps.Suitable for English stream
4.
Nordvall, M. 2020. Two Skis and a Rifle: An Introduction to BiathlonSuitable for English stream
5.
Spiele, L.B. 2025. Stadt, Land, Biathlon - 115 Spiele: Stadt, Land, Fluss Biathlon - Spielblock für Biathleten | Quiz Spiel Wintersport.
Other Information Sources
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Sporta likums