Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sport Philosophy
Course Code
LSPA_018
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
To improve the thinking culture of the future specialist. To develop students’ ability to judge independently – to develop critical thinking and discussion skills necessary for personal development and professional activity.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites: general secondary education. ICT, foreign language, communication skills, knowledge in sport, history, politics, law, economics, culture.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Terminology of philosophy has been learned, functions, specifics, basic methodological issues and problems of philosophy have been studied.
Skills
1.- knows how to ask philosophical questions about a given text or problem; - knows how to evaluate, compare information, and apply logical reasoning; - capable of being tolerant in a group discussion.
Competences
1.- able to formulate their opinion based on facts, examples, definitions, concepts and principles; - demonstrates the relevance of the content presented to the subject; - demonstrates the skill of structuring work logically; - demonstrates appropriate language skills.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent learning with professional, information sources. Developing independent work. Presentation. Writing an essay. Preparation for the interim assessment test, final paper.
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Examination
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The total assessment is summative:
Test;
Independent learning;
Essay;
Final paper.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas.
Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.
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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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Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas.
Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.
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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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Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.
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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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Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.
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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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Relationship between body and mind in sport.
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Lecture
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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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Relationship between sport and globalisation:
Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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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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Relationship between sport and globalisation:
Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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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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Relationship between sport and globalisation:
Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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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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Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.
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Lecture
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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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Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 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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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas.
Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.
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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 room
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2
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Topics
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Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.
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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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Relationship between body and mind in sport.
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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 room
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2
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Topics
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Relationship between sport and globalisation:
Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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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 room
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2
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Topics
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Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.
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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 room
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Blekbērns, S. Domā. Neatvairāms ievads filozofijā. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Kūle M, Kūlis R. Filosofija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Sport. Ed. By McNamee M. & Morgan W.J. Routledge, 2017.Suitable for English stream
4.
Kūle, M. Jābūtības vārdi. Etīdes par zināšanām un vērtībām mūsdienu Latvijā. Rīga: Zinātne, 2016.
5.
Ryall, E. Philosophy of sport. Key questions. Bloomsbury, 2016.Suitable for English stream
6.
Reid H.L. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport. 2nd Edition, 2022.Suitable for English stream
7.
Vedins I. Zinātne un patiesība. Rīga: Zinātne, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
Huizinga, J. Homo ludens.A study of the play element in culture. The Beacon press, 1970. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Kasīrers E. Apcerējums par cilvēku. Rīga: Intelekts, 1997.
2.
Kūle M. Eirodzīve. Rīga: FSI, 2006.
3.
Stīgers M. Globalizācija. Ļoti saistošs ievads. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2008.
Other Information Sources
1.
The Sport JournalSuitable for English stream
2.
Satori
3.
The Sport JournalSuitable for English stream