Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orienteering for Health
Course Code
LSPA_571
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Understand the popular sports activity - Orienteering (basics, essence and the possibility of using it for the benefit of strengthening one's own and other people's health).
Preliminary Knowledge
Understanding of orienteering as an outdoor activity. Specific prior knowledge of orienteering as a sport is not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows orientation sports map designations.
Individual work and tests
Orienteering map symbols
2.Is familiar with the basics of orientation techniques.
Individual work and tests
Orienteering course
3.Understands the pluses and risks of orientation as a sporting activity in strengthening health.
Skills
1.Knows how to orient a map.
Individual work and tests
Orienteering map symbols
2.Knows how to choose the most optimal route option for yourself on the map and put it into practice.
Individual work and tests
Orienteering course
Competences
1.Knows how to apply modern technologies (GPS) to evaluate your performance.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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1.
Orienteering in my residence |
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10 points
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Prepare a presentation on the possibility to engage in orientation as a health-enhancing activity in your place of residence. |
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Examination
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1.
Orienteering map symbols |
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10 points
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2.
Orienteering course |
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10 points
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Take an orientation distance (beginner) in the forest along line landmarks (trails, roads). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture
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Lecture
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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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Orienteering characteristics. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Orienteering – running, cycling, ski and trail orienteering. Rogaining, indoor orientation, etc. orienteering-related activities.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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2
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Orienteering map, its understanding, symbols
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2
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Orienteering map, its understanding, symbols
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering techniques
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering techniques
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On site
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2
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Orienteering techniques
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On site
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Study room
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Orienteering techniques
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On site
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2
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Orienteering techniques
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering techniques
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Route choices ABC
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Route choices ABC
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On site
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2
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Route choices ABC
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On site
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Topics
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Route choices ABC
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Lecture
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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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Measuring your performance with Modern Technology (GPX)
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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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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Measuring your performance with Modern Technology (GPX)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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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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Measuring your performance with Modern Technology (GPX)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas Orientēšanās federācijas metodiskie materiāli
2.
Indriksone, L., & Smila, B. (2000). Orientēšanās I daļa. Rīga, LSPA, 83 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Tautas Orientēšanās sacencību Magnēts informatīvie materiāli