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Study Course Description

Preschool Sports Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

LSPA_169

Branch of Science

Health sciences

ECTS

6.00

Target Audience

Pedagogy; Sports Trainer

LQF

Level 5

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Inta Bula-Biteniece

Structure Unit Manager

Uģis Ciematnieks

Structural Unit

Department of Sports Theory

Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To use knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, the objectives, tasks in the field of Health and Physical Activity of the physical exercises, health promoting exercises and safety promoting exercises included in pre-school guidelines evaluating them in a targeted, critical manner and adapting to the requirements of the specific environment. Application of didactic principles of alternative pedagogies by promoting individual approaches and the implementation of transversal skills in sports and health classes.

Preliminary Knowledge

The student understands the regularities and learning characteristics of the development of preschool children. Is able to plan and organise the pedagogical process by selecting learning methods appropriate to the child’s age and individual needs. Is familiar with the basic principles of organising health-promoting physical activity, movement play and safety, and is able to reflect on his or her pedagogical activities and cooperate with a professional team.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the content, objectives, objectives and principles of implementation of the “Health and physical activity” field of pre-school education.

Individual work and tests

Thought card “child. movement. brain”

2.Explains the role of alternative pedagogy approaches and didactic principles in organising physical activities in pre-school.

Individual work and tests

Thought card “child. movement. brain”

Skills

1.Assess and adapt physical activity to the specific learning environment, taking into account the principles of safety, health promotion and inclusive education.

Individual work and tests

Development of a child’s physical activity programme • Development, theoretical justification and practical implementation of physical activity • Case analysis of physical and motor development of a child

2.Plan the content of physical activities for preschoolers by selecting learning methods appropriate to their age, level of development and individual needs.

Individual work and tests

Development, theoretical justification and practical implementation of physical activity • Development of a child’s physical activity programme

3.Develop and justify physical activity recommendations for pre-school educators and parents of children.

Individual work and tests

Development of a physical activity event for preschoolers and their families

Competences

1.Integrate translational skills into the planning and implementation of physical activities and sports classes in pre-school.

Individual work and tests

Development, theoretical justification and practical implementation of physical activity • Development of a physical activity event for preschoolers and their families

2.Analyse the physical activity needs of preschoolers and select pedagogical-based solutions for specific situations.

Individual work and tests

Development of a child’s physical activity programme • Case analysis of physical and motor development of a child

3.Develop, implement and evaluate a pre-school physical activity class or sports event using a variety of organisation forms, cooperation methods and feedback techniques.

Individual work and tests

Development, theoretical justification and practical implementation of physical activity • Development of a physical activity event for preschoolers and their families

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Thought card “child. movement. brain”	10.00% from total grade	10 points
Job description: The student shall develop a thought card reflecting the interconnectedness of the child’s movement development, brain activity and learning processes based on scientific literature and the content acquired in the study course. Fulfillment conditions: individual work. The thought card shall be designed in digital or printed format and presented briefly at the seminar (up to 5 minutes). Evaluation criteria: relevance of content to theme; quality of theoretical justification; structure of information; visual presentation; reasoned presentation.
2. Development of a child’s physical activity programme	20.00% from total grade	10 points
Job description: The student chooses one stage of the child’s development (infant, 1-3 years, 4-5 years or 6 years) and develops a physical activity programme appropriate to the child. The programme shall be based on child development law, pre-school education guidelines and health promotion principles. Fulfillment conditions: individual work. Develop a physical activity programme for one week, including at least 10 exercises, specifying the purpose, organisation, load, safety requirements and theoretical justification of each exercise. Evaluation criteria: Relevance of the programme to the child’s age and stage of development; methodological and theoretical justification; diversity of exercise; compliance with safety requirements; work design.
3. Case analysis of physical and motor development of a child	20.00% from total grade	10 points
Job description: The student shall select one child of preschool age, perform an observation of the physical development and movement skills of the child, interview with the parents of the child and prepare the individual characterisation of the child. On the basis of the information obtained, the child’s needs shall be evaluated and the physical activity programme shall be improved or adapted. Fulfillment conditions: individual work. Conduct a child observation, interview with at least one parent and prepare a written analysis with conclusions and recommendations. Assessment criteria: quality of analysis of the situation; use of theoretical justification; reasoning of conclusions; relevance of recommendations to the individual needs of the child; presentation of the work.
4. Development of a physical activity event for preschoolers and their families	15.00% from total grade	10 points
Job description: Students in the group shall develop a physical activity measure for preschoolers and their families, integrating alternative pedagogy approach, translational skills and principles for health promotion. The measure shall justify the conformity of the selected activities with the age, development needs and safety requirements of the children. Fulfilment conditions: group work (3-4 students). Prepare a written plan of the event and demonstrate virtually one activity of the event (10-15 minutes). Evaluation criteria: The quality of the planning of the measure; relevance of activities to children’s age; integration of the alternative pedagogy approach; theoretical justification; cooperation within the group; quality of practical demonstration.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Development, theoretical justification and practical implementation of physical activity	35.00% from total grade	10 points
Job description: The student develops physical activity intended for pre-school children, theoretically justifies its compliance with the child’s age, development characteristics and pre-school education guidelines, as well as practically implements the developed activity in the study group. The purpose of the examination is to evaluate the student’s ability to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills by planning, organising and managing physical activities in the pre-school education process. Conditions of execution: individual examination. The student shall prepare a written description of physical activity, which shall include the purpose of the activity, the results to be achieved, the age group, the necessary means, the course of the activity, the safety requirements and the theoretical justification. In the practical part, the student shall manage the developed physical activity within 3-5 minutes in the study group and, after the demonstration, briefly justify the selected methodological solutions. Evaluation criteria: the quality of the theoretical justification and compliance with the pre-school education guidelines; compliance of physical activity with children’s age and developmental characteristics; the methodological quality and creativity of the activity; compliance with safety requirements; professional activity management and reasoning of the methodological solutions chosen.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Theoretical foundations of the philosophy of movement in pre-school. Solutions to the problems of pre-school children from the point of view of sports pedagogy in the field of Health and Physical Activity. Development of pre-school children and characterisation of the need for movement activities.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Infant’s development stages and content of physical activity. Characteristics of the development of motor and fine motor skills and their role in the further development of a child.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Infant’s development stages and content of physical activity. Characteristics of the development of motor and fine motor skills and their role in the further development of a child.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Infant’s development stages and content of physical activity. Characteristics of the development of motor and fine motor skills and their role in the further development of a child.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Regularities in the formation of basic movement skills in children aged 1 to 3 years. Content and tools for physical activities. Didactic principles in physical activity at the age of 1 to 3 years. Content of physical activity in indoor and outdoor environments.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Class/Seminar

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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

2.00

Contact hours:

20 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Test (Semester)

Part 2

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Didactic approaches and techniques in alternative pedagogies in sports education in pre-school. Sequence of formation of movement skills. Conditions for developing healthy habits (learning hygienic skills and abilities) in terms of physical activity.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

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Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

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Class/Seminar

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Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

A targeted process of learning movement skills through the use of a wide range of tools in conjunction with the development of the child as a whole. Content of safe (inviolability of own body) and health promoting physical activity according to pre-school education guidelines.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Class/Seminar

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Class/Seminar

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Topics

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Readiness of a child for school in terms of physical activity. Content of preschool guidelines in sports education. Change of educational paradigms. Structure, objectives, tools, forms of organisation of sports and health classes in pre-school.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
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Class/Seminar

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Lecture

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Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
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Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Characteristics of the basic movements, use of tools and external environment according to age-specific characteristics.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Characteristics of the basic movements, use of tools and external environment according to age-specific characteristics.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Characteristics of the basic movements, use of tools and external environment according to age-specific characteristics.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2