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Study Course Description

Development of Projects

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_022
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To master theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in project management to be able to develop and manage projects.

Preliminary Knowledge

General secondary education knowledge in the field of social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Will be able to develop a project in the sports environment. 2. Generating and implementing new ideas.

Skills

1.3. To prepare organisation projects (proposals) to improve sport work in own athletic discipline. 4. To define challenges, see opportunities and solutions in line with objectives set in the study/training process based on data, anticipating changes in the situation, solve them.

Competences

1.5. Ability to process data in project development and preparation of proposals for improving sports work. 6. Ability to obtain, analyse and prepare information to identify challenges and to solve innovative challenges using state-of-the-art technologies.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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1) Definition of the project. 2) Drawing up the plan of project deadlines. 3) Development of the project dependency matrix. 4) Development of the project personnel and funds plan. 5) Development of the financial cost estimate of the project. 6) Project development and presentation.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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For mastering the study course, the student receives a differentiated assessment in a 10-point grading system. To get a positive assessment for the study course, the total assessment should sum up to at least 4. The student receives assessment by summing up the number of points, assessing knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of individual tasks, and also attitude and individual dynamics. The total assessment is summative. Assessment of learning outcomes: Definition of the project; Development of the project dependency matrix; Drawing up the plan of project deadlines; Development of the project personnel and funds plan; Development of the financial cost estimate of the project; Project development and presentation; Attitude.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project funding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of the development and management phase of the project and its progress
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Using the project management tool – Microsoft Project software
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions and role of the project manager in the project development and implementation process
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project funding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project, its nature and its characteristics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Functions and role of the project manager in the project development and implementation process
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Definition of the project
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of the development and management phase of the project and its progress
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Definition of the project
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of project organisation
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Description of the development and management phase of the project and its progress
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Project funding
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of project organisation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Using the project management tool – Microsoft Project software
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Baguley P. Project management. USA, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Džounss R. Projektu vadības pamati. Lietišķās Informācijas Diensts SIA, Rīga, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Kerzner H. Project Management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley Sons LTD, 2017.

4.

Rusell L. Project management for trainers. Alexandria: ATD Press, 2015.

5.

Spinner M. P. Project management principles and practices. USA, 1997. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Uzulāns J. Projektu vadīšana mūsdienu apstākļos. Rīga, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

8.

Baguley P. Project management. USA, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)

9.

Kerzner H. Project Management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley Sons LTD, 2017.

10.

Rusell L. Project management for trainers. Alexandria: ATD Press, 2015.

11.

Spinner M. P. Project management principles and practices. USA, 1997. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Forands I. Personālvadība. Rīga, 2000.

2.

Forands I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas. Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2009. for exellence.

3.

Geipele I., Tambovceva T. Projektu vadīšana. Valters un Rapa, Rīga, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Kalve I. Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus. Biznesa augstskola „Turība”, Rīga, 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Lūiss Džeimss P. Projektu vadīšanas pamati. Rīga, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Reiters V. Kailā patiesība par projektu menedžmentu. Rīga, Vaidelote, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Zommers J. Datorizēta projektu vadīšana, programma Microsoft Project. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola „Turība”, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Hanss D.Litke., Ilonka Kunova. Projektu vadība. Rīga: Balta eko, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)

9.

Heller Robert. Managing For Excellence. England, Dorling Kindersley, 2001.

10.

Russel D. Archibald. Managing High - tehnology programs and projects. New York: John Wiley Sons, 2003.

11.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:

12.

Heller Robert. Managing For Excellence. England, Dorling Kindersley, 2001.

13.

Russel D. Archibald. Managing High - tehnology programs and projects. New York: John Wiley Sons, 2003.