Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Fundamentals of Law
Course Code
LSPA_025
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
Monta Jakovļeva
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
The objective of the course is to raise awareness among students about the nature, forms and functions of law; the specificities of the legal system of Latvia and the legal science; manifestations of legal conscience, the nature and structure of a legal relationship; the peculiarities and types of legal liability; the provision of legal relations regulation in Latvia; to create an objective practically significant ability to use the system of Latvian laws and regulations when performing sport pedagogy activities and performing the duties of a sports specialist and athlete and exercising rights.
Preliminary Knowledge
Required prerequisites: social sciences – politics and law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know: 1. At comprehension level: Latvian legal system, basic concepts of the theory of law, laws and regulations regulating education and the professional activities of a teacher. 2. Level of use: legislation in the field of sport pedagogy 3. International conventions and normative regulation of the Latvian sport education system. Laws and regulations regulating sport education and the professional activities of a coach.
Skills
1.4. To be versed in the legal system of Latvia and the system of legal norms. 5. To know the basic concepts of the theory of law to be used in the sport pedagogy work. 6. To comply with the provisions of the legislation, including in the field of sport pedagogy. 7. To use the acquired knowledge in learning other study courses related to the field of law.
Competences
1.8. Knowledge of the legal system of Latvia, ability to comply with the requirements of the laws and regulations regulating the sport pedagogy activity and to supervise the implementation thereof. 9. Ability to find one’s way in the scope of the rights, duties and responsibilities of the parties involved in a sport pedagogy problem and to study further by improving personal competences.
Assessment
Individual work
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Study of literature. Studying legislation. In-depth research into individual legal matters.
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Examination
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1.
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When providing the final assessment, knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes are assessed.
For a student to obtain a successful assessment, the differentiated test requirements are:
- Attitude towards education, development dynamics, active participation in seminars (20%);
- Practical work performed by the student (30%);
- Written tests of study course (tests, presentation of a court judgement) (50%).
The final assessment is provided on a 10-point scale. At least 4 should be received to get credit points for the study course.
The student receives assessment by summing up the number of points, assessing knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of individual tasks (independent learning, productive activity during seminars, written tests), attitude and individual development dynamics of the student.
The total assessment is summative.
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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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Functions of law. Legal consciousness. Types of distortion of legal consciousness.
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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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Legal framework in sport. Concept of sport. Concept, rights and duties of a sports employee and sports specialist. Concept, rights and duties of an athlete.
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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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Concept of law. Legal system. Natural and positive (written) law. Private law and public law.
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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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Concept of law. Legal system. Natural and positive (written) law. Private law and public law.
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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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Concept and structure of legal relationships, including in the field of sport. Concept and peculiarities of persons subject to law.
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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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Concept of law. Legal system. Natural and positive (written) law. Private law and public law.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Forms of law. System of laws and regulations in Latvia. Legislation in Latvia.
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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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Concept of violation of law. Concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport.
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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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Forms of law. System of laws and regulations in Latvia. Legislation in Latvia.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Forms of law. System of laws and regulations in Latvia. Legislation in Latvia.
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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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Concept and structure of legal relationships, including in the field of sport. Concept and peculiarities of persons subject to law.
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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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Legal framework in sport. Concept of sport. Concept, rights and duties of a sports employee and sports specialist. Concept, rights and duties of an athlete.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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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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Concept and structure of legal relationships, including in the field of sport. Concept and peculiarities of persons subject to law.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Functions of law. Legal consciousness. Types of distortion of legal consciousness.
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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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Legal framework in sport. Concept of sport. Concept, rights and duties of a sports employee and sports specialist. Concept, rights and duties of an athlete.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of violation of law. Concept of legal liability and its forms, including in the field of sport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Terehovičs V., Nīmande E. Tiesību pamati : īss kurss nejuridisko specialitāšu augstskolu studentiem. Rīga: 2021.
2.
Balodis K. Ievads civiltiesībās. Rīga. 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Latvijas tiesību sistēma. Rīga: Turība, 2017.
4.
Terehovičs V. Tiesībsargājošās institūcijas Latvijā. Rīga, 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Marina Kameņecka-Usova, Karina Zalcmane. Sporta tiesības. Aktuālās problēmas, izaicinājumi un jaunākās tendencies. Rīga: TNA, 2023.
6.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi
7.
Izglītības likums
8.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
9.
Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers.
10.
Education Law
Additional Reading
1.
Jakubaņecs V. Tiesību jēdziens un formas. Rīga: P&Ko, 2004.
2.
Neimanis J. Ievads tiesībās. Rīga: 2004.
3.
Vēbers J. Civillikuma komentāri. Ģimenes tiesības. Rīga: Mans īpašums, preses firma, 2000.
4.
Rācenāja Ņ. Darba līgums kā tiesību avots. Rīga: Turība, 2009.
5.
Torgāns K. Saistību tiesības. Rīga, 2018.
Other Information Sources
1.
LR tiesību akti/LEGAL ACTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
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Valsts darba inspekcija/State Labour Inspectorate Republic of Latvia
3.
Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra/State Employment Agency of Latvia
4.
Eiropas darba drošības un veselības aizsardzības aģentūra/European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
5.
LR Labklājības ministrija/Ministry of Welfare Republic of Latvia
6.
Bērnu aizsardzības centrs/Child Protection Centre Republic of Latvia
7.
LR Augstākā tiesa/Supreme Court
8.
Latvijas Antidopinga birojs/Latvian Anti-Doping Office
9.
LR Satversme/THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
10.
Administratīvās atbildības likums/Law on Administrative Liability
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Administratīvā procesa likums/Administrative Procedure Law
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Bērnu tiesību aizsardzības likums/Law on the Protection of the Children's Rights
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Darba likums/Labour Law
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Krimināllikums/Criminal Law
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Likums “Par audzinoša rakstura piespiedu līdzekļu piemērošanu bērniem”/On the Imposition of Compulsory Measures of a Correctional Nature on Children
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Oficiālo publikāciju un tiesiskās informācijas likums/Law on Official Publications and Legal Information
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Sporta likums/Sports Law
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Valsts civildienesta ierēdņu disciplināratbildības likums/Law On Disciplinary Liability of State Civil Servants