Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Adventure Sport
Course Code
SUUK_271
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Luisa Dombrovska
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To raise students' awareness of the impact of adventure sports and activities on human health and their potential applications when working with clients or organising events independently.
Preliminary Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required, but a doctor's note is required for participation in high-impact activities (rock climbing, orienteering, obstacle courses, SUP, hiking).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the course, students will: - Be able to distinguish and recognise adventure sports and their definition - Students will be able to name and explain adventure sports and their differences - Students will be able to identify the basic concepts of adventure sports and activities and their impact on physical and mental health.
Skills
1.As a result of the course, students will be able to: - Apply the acquired knowledge through practical participation in extreme sports and outdoor activities - Apply elements of extreme sports and outdoor activities in their practice.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to critically assess the suitability of activities for the client, the patient's abilities and potential risks. They will also be able to adapt physical exercises according to the sport or activity. Based on practical experience, they will be able to identify the basic equipment required and its application to the practice of adventure sports.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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During the course, students develop their understanding and gain practical experience in adventure sports and activities. Independently carry out research work on a chosen adventure sport or activity.
Criteria for assessment of independent work:
- Relevance of the topic
- Completion of the work requirements
- In-depth study of the topic
- Presentation.
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Examination
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The assessment is based on the participation of students and the results and analysis of the submitted practical lesson reviews. The final grade consists of 50% class attendance and practical assessment (attendance is compulsory), 25% written work at the end of the course, 25% presentation of own independent research work.
At least 70% of the practical work must be completed in order to pass the written examination and the presentation of the research work.
Additionally, the student must independently attend an adventure sport event (spectator or participant) and give a free-form presentation during 3-5min.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction and safety rules. Classification of adventure sports and activities and equipment to be used
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The impact of adventure sports on human health and potential injury risks.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The impact of adventure sports on human health and potential injury risks.
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Competence building -
(hiking with challenges/bog shoes)
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Competence building -
(hiking with challenges/bog shoes)
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Building competence in adventure sport - rock climbing
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Building competence in adventure sport - rock climbing
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Integrating adventure sports for health development (land, air and water adventure sports)
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Integrating adventure sports for health development (land, air and water adventure sports)
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Competence building for understanding adventure sports - orienteering/trail running/endurance running
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Competence building for understanding adventure sports - orienteering/trail running/endurance running
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Applying elements of adventure sports to coaching
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Applying elements of adventure sports to coaching
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends and research updates in adventure sports
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends and research updates in adventure sports
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Trends and research updates in adventure sports
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction and safety rules. Classification of adventure sports and activities and equipment to be used
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Competence building -
(hiking with challenges/bog shoes)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Building competence in adventure sport - rock climbing
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Integrating adventure sports for health development (land, air and water adventure sports)
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Competence building for understanding adventure sports - orienteering/trail running/endurance running
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Applying elements of adventure sports to coaching
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends and research updates in adventure sports
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends and research updates in adventure sports
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Adventure Sport Physiology. Nick Draper, Christopher Hodgson. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
2.
Adventure Sports Coaching. 1st Edition by Matt Berry, Jane Lomax, Chris Hodgson. 2015.
3.
Philosophy, Risk and Adventure Sports. Edited By Mike J. McNamee. Copyright Year, 2007.
4.
Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience. Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer. Routledge, 2017.
5.
Adventure Education An Introduction. Edited By Chris Hodgson, Matt Berry. Published by Routledge, 2011.
6.
Philosophy and Nature Sports. Kevin Krein. Routledge, 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
Feletti, F. (Ed.). Extreme Sports Medicine. 2017.
2.
Adventure and Extreme Sports Injuries Epidemiology, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Prevention. by Omer Mei-Dan M.D., Omer Mei-Dan, Michael R. Carmont. 2013.
3.
Adventure Therapy Theory, Research, and Practice. By Michael A. Gass, H.L. "Lee" Gillis, Keith C. Russell. Published by Routledge, 2020.
4.
Research Methods in Outdoor Studies. Ed. Barbara Humberstone. Heather Prince, 2019.
Other Information Sources
1.
Gomez AT, Rao A. Adventure and Extreme Sports. Med Clin North Am. 2016 Mar;100(2):371-91. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.09.009
2.
Netzer NC., Rausch LK., Gatterer H., et.al. Extreme sports performance for more than a week with severely fractured sleep. Sleep Breath. 2021 Jun;25(2):951-955. doi: 10.1007/s11325-020-02172-4.
3.
MacIntyre TE., Walkin AM., Beckmann J., et.al. An Exploratory Study of Extreme Sport Athletes' Nature Interactions: From Well-Being to Pro-environmental Behavior. Front Psychol. 2019 May 28;10:1233. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01233
4.
Coventry PA., Brown JE., Pervin J., et.al. Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: Systematic review and meta-analysis. SSM Popul Health. 2021 Oct 1;16:100934. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100934