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Study Course Description

Adapted Physical Activities

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

LSPA_452

Branch of Science

Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports

ECTS

3.00

Target Audience

Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer

LQF

Level 6

Study Type And Form

Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Nadija Strazdiņa

Structure Unit Manager

Diāna Laipniece

Structural Unit

Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)

Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To provide students with knowledge about adapted physical activities for individuals with functional impairments, promoting their physical health, social integration, and quality of life

Preliminary Knowledge

Successful completion of study courses “Human functioning” and “Basics of Training Theory”.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Acquire knowledge of tailored physical activities, learning methods and strategies for working with persons of different ages with disabilities.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

2.Learn knowledge of principles of inclusive education, sports and classification principles for disabled athletes.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

Skills

1.Develop the skills to adapt the learning process and different sports for persons with disabilities, taking into account their individual needs and opportunities.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

2.Develop the skills to adapt physical activity in cases of various functional disorders using appropriate learning methods, technical aids and individual approaches.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

Competences

1.The impact of adjusted physical activity on changes in the ability of persons with disabilities in dynamics will be analysed, assessing their effectiveness and the need for adaptation.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

2.Tailor-made programms to promote the physical and social integration of persons with special needs will be developed and analysed.

Individual work and tests

Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Creating and adapting an activity for a student with special needs	100.00% from total grade	10 points
Students are required to complete one independent assignment: “Creation and Adaptation of an Activity for a Student with Special Needs.” A) Create an activity (a game, an exercise set, an individual exercise, a relay race, or any other task) for a “Sports and Health” lesson and adapt it for a student with special needs. B) Describe the activity, specifying its goal, process, and necessary equipment. C) Identify the student with special needs for whom the activity will be adapted. Describe their specific needs (for example, motor skill disorders, attention disorders, hearing or vision impairments, or other physical or intellectual limitations), as well as the student’s strengths and weaknesses. D) Make activity adaptations (for example, simplified rules, communication adjustments, use of assistive devices, individual support for a student with mobility difficulties, auditory or tactile signals for a student with visual or hearing impairments). E) Describe how the adapted activity will help the specific student fully participate in the “Sports and Health” lesson. Outcome: A developed sports activity plan with adaptations for a specific student, ensuring their opportunity to actively participate in the Sports and Health lesson. Evaluation criteria: The assignment “Creation and Adaptation of an Activity for a Student with Special Needs” must be submitted before it is presented to the audience. The creation and adaptation of the activity for a student with special needs should include visual examples and illustrative materials to better demonstrate the course of the activity, adaptations made, and conclusions drawn.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Adjusted physical activity (PFA) as a multidisciplinary sports science industry.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Adjusted physical activity (PFA) as a multidisciplinary sports science industry.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Specific types of general education. Planning, customizing the learning process and activities.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Specific types of general education. Planning, customizing the learning process and activities.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

PFA levels, terminology.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

PFA levels, terminology.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Custom physical activity for individuals in different stages of development. Classifications.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Custom physical activity for individuals in different stages of development. Classifications.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Support measures for learners with special needs in the acquisition of a general education programme.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Support measures for learners with special needs in the acquisition of a general education programme.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Custom physical activity for individuals in different stages of development. Classifications.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Support measures for learners with special needs in the acquisition of a general education programme.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Drawing up and implementation of a plan for the acquisition of an individual educational programme. Individualisation and differentiation approach.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Drawing up and implementation of a plan for the acquisition of an individual educational programme. Individualisation and differentiation approach.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Sporting organisations and major international sporting events for persons with disabilities.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Sporting organisations and major international sporting events for persons with disabilities.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Technical aids, fitting of sporting equipment for persons with disabilities. Ergonomics. Universal design.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Technical aids, fitting of sporting equipment for persons with disabilities. Ergonomics. Universal design.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

36 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Exam

PART-TIME (OFF SITE)

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Adjusted physical activity (PFA) as a multidisciplinary sports science industry.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

PFA levels, terminology.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

PFA levels, terminology.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Specific types of general education. Planning, customizing the learning process and activities.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Custom physical activity for individuals in different stages of development. Classifications.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Support measures for learners with special needs in the acquisition of a general education programme.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Drawing up and implementation of a plan for the acquisition of an individual educational programme. Individualisation and differentiation approach.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Sporting organisations and major international sporting events for persons with disabilities.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Study room	2

Topics

Technical aids, fitting of sporting equipment for persons with disabilities. Ergonomics. Universal design.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

18 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

European Standards in Adapted Physical Activity (2010). Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Physical Culture (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Haegele, J. Hodge, S. & Shapiro, D. (Eds) (2022). Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education. Routledge Internationas Handbook

3.

Kasser S.L., Lytle R.,K. (2013). Inclusive Physical Activity: promoting Health for a Lifetime. Human Kinetics (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Luke E. Kelly. editor (2020). Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

5.

Rīgas domes Labklājības departaments (2014-2019). Projekts "Vizuālā atbalsta materiālu darbnīcas pozitīvai uzvedībai bērniem un jauniešiem ar uzvedības traucējumiem".

6.

Winnick, J. P., Porretta, D. L. (2022). Adapted physical education and sport (7th Edition). Human Kinetics.

7.

Brahuna I., Gorkija L. (2016). Sociālpedagoģiskais darbs pusaudžu saskarsmes prasmju pilnveidošanā: metodiskais līdzeklis. - Rīga: Aisma, profesionālās pilnveides un supervīzijas centrs

8.

Special Olympics mājaslapa

9.

Latvijas Autisma apvienība.

10.

Bautre I., Falka G., Pērkone G., Tihomirova I. (2022). Sports un veselība 8. klasei. Metodiskā atbalsta materiāls pārejai uz mācībām valsts valodā. Valsts izglītības satura centrs.

11.

Iekļaujošā izglītība bērniem ar speciālām vajadzībām Latvijā (2020). Pētījuma gala ziņojums. Latvijas Republikas Saeima.

12.

Luke E. Kelly. editor (2020). Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

13.

Zommere L., Ābelniece I. (2022). Individuālā izglītības programmas apguves plāna sastādīšana un īstenošana Metodiskie ieteikumi. Rīga:VISC

14.

Winnick, J. P., Porretta, D. L. (2022). Adapted physical education and sport (7th Edition). Human Kinetics

Additional Reading

1.

Bālan V., Mujea A., Gherghel C. (2019). Bocce practical guide. Bucuresti: Discobolul

2.

Bērtule D. (2018). Bērnu ar cerebrālo trieku ģimeņu vajadzības un tās ietekmējošie faktori. Promocijas darbs. RSU.

3.

Falka A., Zommere L. (2023). Atbalsta komandas darba organizācija izglītības iestādē.Metodiskie ieteikumi. Rīga: VISC

4.

Horvat, M., Kelly, L. E., Block, M.E., Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment, 2nd Ed., Human Kinetics

5.

Īdo Kedars (2025). Īdo Autisma zemē. Zvaigzne ABC

6.

Lieberman, L. J., Houston-Wilson, C., Grenier M. (2025). Strategies for inclusion: physical education for everyone. Human Kinetics.

7.

Lieberman, L. J., Grenier, M., Brian, A., Arndt, K. (2021). Universal design for learning in physical education. Human Kinetics .

8.

Strazdiņa N. (2023). Veselīga dzīvesveida ieradumu veidošanās fiziskajās aktivitātēs dienas garumā. Drukātava.

9.

Tereško A., Kondrova A., Rozenfelde M., Želve I. (2013). Metodiskais materiāls pedagogiem izglītojamo ar garīgās attīstības traucējumiem sociālo prasmju, uzvedības un mācību sasniegumu izvērtēšanai. Rīga:VISC

10.

Tūbele S., Landra T., Šūmane I., Burčaka M., Laganovska E., Kušnere S., Vīgante R. (2013). Metodiskais materiāls pedagogiem darbam ar izglītojamiem, kuriem ir mācīšanās traucējumi un redzes traucējumi. Rīga:VISC

11.

Metodikais materiāls sociālajam darbam ar pilngadīgām personam ar garīga rakstura traucējumiem (2019). Labklājības ministrija.

12.

A Quick Guide to Coach Recruitment and Retention (2024). Special Olympics.

13.

Horvat, M., Kelly, L. E., Block, M.E., Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment, 2nd Ed., Human Kinetics

Other Information Sources

1.

Ozols R. (2020). Diferenciācija, individualizācija un personalizācija. IKVD.

2.

Latvijas Autisma apvienība. Piktogrammas PDF formātā pieejamas mājaslapa

3.

Playing for All - Delivery Guide (2022). Special Olympics Australia.

4.

Skolas bibliotēka – atbalsts pilnveidotajā mācību saturā (2022). Skola2030 un Latvijas Nacionālās bibliotēkas Bibliotēku attīstības centra izdevums skolu bibliotekāriem. (Iekļaujoša izglītība 7.lp.)

5.

Special Olympics mājaslapa

6.

Taking stock of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in the COVID-19 era with a focus on leaving no one behind. The European Health report (2022). World Health Organization.

7.

Vadlīnijas mācību satura plānošanai un īstenošanai Covid-19 izplatības laikā. Metodiskie ieteikumi vispārējās un profesionālās izglītības iestādēm (2021). Valsts izglītības satura centrs. ESF projekts Nr. 8.3.1.1/16/I/002 Kompetenču pieeja mācību saturā

8.

Vai bērnam ar speciālām vajadzībām ir iespēja saņemt tā spējām, vajadzībām un bērna labākajām interesēm atbilstošu izglītību? Revīzijas ziņojums (2021). Latvijas Republika Valsts kontrole, Rīga.