Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.P.6.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year pavasara semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Sporting Activities/Foundations and Didactics (Nordic Walking, Orientation)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_448
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
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

Develop the professional competences of the student in the acquisition of orienteerind and nordic walking techniques, teaching methodology, ensuring safety and planning of the learning process for different target groups.

Preliminary Knowledge

Orienteering acquired, as a sports foreground at secondary school level. Knowledge of foreign languages at a sufficient level to understand the specialised literature, in English and also in Latvian. Orienteering skills and the ability to read a map and understand scale are desirable.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Name and explain basic orienteering and Nordic walcing terms in Latvian and English.

Individual work and tests

Theoretical test

2.Describe orienteering and Nordic walking techniques and basic principles.

Individual work and tests

Theoretical test • Orientation of the place of residence in the identification of sports cards, research in the area

3.Describes teaching strategies and evaluation principles in outdoor activities.

Individual work and tests

Theoretical test • Development and management of a lesson plan for Nordic walking or orienteering

4.Explains how GPS and mobile apps can be used in performance analysis.

Individual work and tests

Theoretical test

Skills

1.Demonstrates basic orienteering skills (map orientation, direction determination, map reading, distance determination)

Individual work and tests

Orienteering distance, analysis • Orientation of the place of residence in the identification of sports cards, research in the area

2.Demonstrate the nordic walking technique according to the principles of biomechanics.

Individual work and tests

Individual work in Nordic Nordic

3.Analyses your performance and that of others using GPS data.

Individual work and tests

Individual work in Nordic Nordic • Orienteering distance, analysis

4.Develop a lesson plan for orienteering or Nordic walking for a specific target group.

Individual work and tests

Development and management of a lesson plan for Nordic walking or orienteering

Competences

1.Plan, manage and evaluate an orienteering or Nordic walking lesson tailored to the needs of the target group.

Individual work and tests

Development and management of a lesson plan for Nordic walking or orienteering

2.Critical analysis shall justify the chosen learning methods and safety solutions.

Individual work and tests

Development and management of a lesson plan for Nordic walking or orienteering • Orienteering distance, analysis • Individual work in Nordic Nordic

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Orientation of the place of residence in the identification of sports cards, research in the area
10.00% from total grade
10 points

Find an orienteering sports map near where you live, which you can later use for your professional work.

Task:

    • find and analyze one orientation map at your residence
    • describe scale, terrain, sign groups
    • offer scope of possible learning applications

: 500-1000 words
2.

Development and management of a lesson plan for Nordic walking or orienteering
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Develop Nordic walking or orienteering activity with basic nordic walking and orienteering skills, including using modern technologies - mobile apps and or GPS logging devices. A description of the activity shall be submitted in the e-study environment.

Fulfilment conditions:

    • a written plan (600-1000 words)
    • to conduct a practical 10 min lesson
    • a presentation (5 min)

must be included in the plan:

    • results to be achieved
    • target group
    • method
    • exercise Description
    • methodological materials (maps, reference materials, etc.)
    • Security measures
    • evaluation criteria

evaluation:

    • plan quality (40%)
    • methodical reasonableness (20%)
    • practical management (30%)
    • reflection (10%)
3.

Individual work in Nordic Nordic
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Type: independent work (outside contact hours)

task:

    • film your Nordic walking technique (2-3 min video);
    • perform motion analysis based on biomechanics principles;
    • identify at least 3 technical errors;
    • develop an individual improvement plan (exercise, dosage).

Job to submit:

    • Video file;
    • written analysis (600-1200 words).

Evaluation criteria:

    • precision of the technical analysis –
    • identification of 40% of errors and justification –
    • quality of the 30% improvement plan – 30%

to write terms for basic movements in Latvian and English to

submit the work in e-environment.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Orienteering distance, analysis
20.00% from total grade
10 points

Assessment of technical - tactical skills applied during orienteering activity based on stage times and GPS, data processing in specialized computer programs.

Fulfilment conditions:

    • a distance official or training (RSU) orientation event
    • a GPS route (in printed or electronic form) shall be submitted
    • in writing (500-1500 words) analysis of route variants

evaluation criteria:

    • technical execution (30%)
    • depth of analysis (40%)
    • conclusions and development proposals (30%)
2.

Theoretical test
30.00% from total grade
10 points

Test on Nordic walking and orienteering equipment selection, teaching methodology, safety during outdoor activities

type: a written test in the e-learning environment

types of questions:

    • multiple choice questions (20)
    • short answer questions (5)
    • 2 Open questions (analytical)

fulfillment conditions:

    • 60 minutes
    • individually
    • without aids

assessment criteria:

    • 90-100% correct answers – 10-point
    • 80-89% – 9-point
    • 70-79% – 8-point
    • 60-69% – 7-point
    • 50-59% – 6-point
    • < 50% – insufficient

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.
Description

Test requirements. Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Orienteein characteristics
Description

Orienteein activities in Latvia and the world.

Types of orientation - running, cycling, ski and trail orientation. Rogynating, indoor orientation, etc. orientation-related activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description

Sports map sign groups, scale, map content

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Other
2

Topics

Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description

Sports map sign groups, scale, map content
Development of a lesson plan
Description

Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orienteein technique
Description

Map orientation by terrain and compass, ways to map and navigate the terrain, ways to determine direction, map understanding and reading

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orienteein teaching methodology
Description

Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteein teaching methodology
Description

Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orientateein activity
Description

Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orientateein activity
Description

Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orientateein activity
Description

Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.
Description

Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description

Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Teaching methodology
Description

Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Teaching methodology
Description

Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Teaching methodology
Description

Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description

Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description

Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
Development of a lesson plan
Description

Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of a lesson plan
Description

Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a lesson plan
Description

Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.
Description

Test requirements. Educational content, teaching environment, evaluation. Security aspects of outdoor activities.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description

Sports map sign groups, scale, map content

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Orienteein Sports map. Map signs. Scale. Relief shapes.
Description

Sports map sign groups, scale, map content

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orienteein technique
Description

Map orientation by terrain and compass, ways to map and navigate the terrain, ways to determine direction, map understanding and reading

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Orienteein teaching methodology
Description

Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orientateein activity
Description

Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Orientateein activity
Description

Orientateein activities as an element of the competition – individual orientation competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.
Description

Application of orienteein skills in an unfamiliar environment.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description

Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description

Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Orienteein technique
Description

Map orientation by terrain and compass, ways to map and navigate the terrain, ways to determine direction, map understanding and reading
Orienteein teaching methodology
Description

Specificities of orientateein teaching for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness.
Characterisation of nordic walking types of machinery.
Description

Nordic walking characteristics, types of technique, inational selection
Teaching methodology
Description

Selection of learning strategies, learning methods and techniques in different grades of primary education - according to the characteristics of the age stage, pupil preparedness, learning tasks and outcomes to be achieved.
Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description

Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
2

Topics

Specificities of the teaching of nordic walking
Description

Specificities of the teaching of walking techniques for people of different ages, genders and technical preparedness
Development of a lesson plan
Description

Development and practical management of a curriculum plan for secondary school. Presentation of selected teaching methods, study content, evaluation criteria, methodological and instructional material and student-drawn topics.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Gill Stewart. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. 2025, Page Count: 202Suitable for English stream

2.

Carol McNeill. Orienteering : skills - techniques - training. 2022., Page Count: 202Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Nūjošanas nodarbību ietekme uz sieviešu ķermeņa kompozīciju: sistemātiskais pārskats = Effect of nordic walking activities on women body composition: a critical review / Irena Upeniece, Una Veseta, Indra Vinberga, Voldemars Arnis. Sabiedrība, integrācija, izglītība : starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli = Society, integration, education : proceedings of the international scientific conference (Rēzekne, 2020.g. 22.-23.maijs) /

2.

The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. 2nd edition by Gill Stewar, 2025.Suitable for English stream

3.

The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking For Instructors: For beginner, intermediate & advanced instructors by Barb Gormley, 2023.Suitable for English stream

4.

NORDIC WALKING THERAPY: Revitalize Your Body And Mind, A Comprehensive Guide To Harnessing Nature's Cure For Fitness, Stress Relief, And Total Well-Being by DR. WANDA MENDENHALL, 2024.Suitable for English stream

5.

Pirmo reizi ar nūjām : [par nūjošanu] / Almants Poikāns ; pēc Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas profesores, nūjošanas instruktores, sporta treneres "Medicīnas centrā 8" Baibas Smilas informācijas. 36,6°C Veselīgāk. Saskanīgāk. Gudrāk Nr.11 (2012, novembris), [68.]-70.lpp.

6.

Orientēšanās tehnika : metod. līdz. LSPA stud. / Baiba Smila ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra, 1999.,31.lpp.

7.

Orientēšanās 2.d. [māc. līdz. LSPA stud.] Ligita Indriksone, Baiba Smila ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. Slēpošanas katedra, 2002., 67.lpp

8.

Orientēšanās / Ligita Indriksone, Baiba Smila. Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akad. Slēpošanas katedra. 2000-2002., 84.lpp

9.

International Orienteering Federation. International Specification for Orienteering Maps (ISOM 2017-2), 5.–38. pageSuitable for English stream