Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Methodology of Gymnastics
Course Code
LSPA_234
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Svetlana Aņisimova
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
To provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about gymnastics methodology, organisation and management of classes in learning elements of gymnastics. Peculiarities, content, principles, methods and means of organising the gymnastics study process. To teach skills to use gymnastics techniques; to improve physical characteristics and psychological fitness.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. History and development of gymnastics in Latvia and worldwide. 2. Methodology for teaching gymnastics (drills, callisthenics routine for all levels of education, posture exercises) (teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports classes). 3. Formative, summative assessment and self-assessment in learning gymnastic exercises.
Skills
1.5. To prepare and demonstrate callisthenics routine with and without accessories. 6. Knows and is able to assess the situation, explains the importance of posture exercises in terms of health. 7. To demonstrate and teach appropriate forms of posture, jumping, crawling and climbing, rolling. 8. To demonstrate and use skills to effectively combine learning principles, methods and means by organising the learning process at all levels of education.
Competences
1.9. Uses fact-based, theoretical knowledge and knowledge of patterns in an integrated way, purposefully and critically selects and uses different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the study process for the needs of students and according to the learning outcomes. 10. Able to creatively organise a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies, choose study aids in learning gymnastic exercises by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 11. Able to justify the role of feedback, formative and summative assessment in achieving the objective and outcome of studies. 12. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Demonstration of the choice of the range of digital tools to ensure teaching and learning of gymnastics exercises and practice technique methods and their critical evaluation according to the competence approach.
2. Technology of teaching gymnastics exercises and practice technique methods and simpler tactical methods and teaching them, critical evaluation of study theories according to the competence approach.
3. Modelling of a lesson, modification of gymnastics exercises according to the content in all levels of education, practical presentation of leading gymnastics exercises and practice according to a self-designed lesson plan and assessment of learning on the basis of a self-created description of performance levels of pupils for the assessment of transversal skills of pupils and for self-assessment. Self-assessment of assessment of the lesson plan and performance levels of pupils. Peer assessment of assessment of the lesson plan and performance levels of pupils.
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Examination
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Assessment criteria of learning outcomes:
1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%
2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50%
3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Importance of gymnastics in the everyday life of children of all ages, fostering their physical and mental development.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History, rules of gymnastics (incl. parkour), development trends and latest research in gymnastics methodology in pre-school and school sports education. Safety rules.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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Auditorium
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Mastering transversal skills during classes including gymnastic exercises and practice mastering and application tasks.
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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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Mastering transversal skills during classes including gymnastic exercises and practice mastering and application tasks.
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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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Games and movement games with parkour and gymnastic exercises.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Importance of gymnastics in the everyday life of children of all ages, fostering their physical and mental development.
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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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History, rules of gymnastics (incl. parkour), development trends and latest research in gymnastics methodology in pre-school and school sports education. Safety rules.
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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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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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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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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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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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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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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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Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning gymnastics exercises and practice.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Drill exercises. General development exercises with and without an object. Applied exercises. Climbing different surfaces. Lifting and moving with heavy objects. Balance exercises.
Coordination exercises. Posture forming exercises. Obstacle courses. Different rolls, postures, handsprings. Pair and group exercises. Jumps. Overcoming obstacles by rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces in different directions according to a diverse environment.
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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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Mastering transversal skills during classes including gymnastic exercises and practice mastering and application tasks.
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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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Games and movement games with parkour and gymnastic exercises.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
1. Vingrošana skolā. (1988). Švinka U. red. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 194lpp.
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2. Švinks, U. (2003). Ierindas mācības pamati”, Rīga, LSPA.
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3. Švinks, U. (2002). Vispārattīstošie vingrojumi. Rīga, LSPA.
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4. Vingrošana pamatskolā 1.daļa. (1997). Mācību līdzeklis, Rīga, LSPA.
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5. Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2018.gada 27.novembra noteikumi Nr.747
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6. Noteikumi par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2019.gada 3.septembra noteikumi Nr.416
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7. Noteikumi par valsts pirmsskolas izglītības vadlīnijām un pirmsskolas izglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta 2018.gada 21.novembra noteikumi Nr.716
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8. Gerling, I. E. (2009). Teaching Children's Gymnastics: Spotting and Securing.
9.
9. Witfeld, J., Gerling, I., E., et.al. (2011). The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book: Discover Your Possibilities.
Additional Reading
1.
10. Tanne, O. (2001). Ceļvedis vingrošanas teorijā un metodikā. Rīga, LSPA.
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11. Vispārattīstošo vingrojumu krājums. (1998). Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA.
Other Information Sources
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12. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokas grāmata. Rīga, 2008 g.