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Study Course Description

Pedagogical Improvement in Recreation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_135
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
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

The objective of the course is to provide an opportunity to learn and apply in practice qualitative research methods in recreation, to learn theoretically and apply practically the choice of student training tools and methods.

Preliminary Knowledge

General education study courses, sector-specific theoretical basic courses

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Understand the qualitative methods used in recreation research, their application and analysis. 2. Understands the training process, its importance in recreation.

Skills

1.1. Knows how to choose methods appropriate to the research and organise research in recreation. 2. Knows how to work independently with video analysis programs and develop a scientific presentation.

Competences

1.1. Skilfully organises research in recreation, analyses research results using qualitative data processing programmes. 2. Addresses professional issues related to research in recreation and the training process. 3. Can independently perform pedagogical biomechanical video analysis of any athletic discipline using computer programs.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
Lectures, practical classes, independent learning, seminars, interim examinations, final examination. Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Student independently prepare for seminar classes and interim examinations

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

-
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The total assessment is summative. Presentation; final examination.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Research process in recreation, observation, observation planning, organisation, selection of technique. Making observations in recreation events (first recreation qualification event – for the first year).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Research process in recreation, observation, observation planning, organisation, selection of technique. Making observations in recreation events (first recreation qualification event – for the first year).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Video forum, video film NELL observation analysis.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Observation planning, preparing documentation, protocol.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Qualitative research paradigms. Collection, observation, coding and quoting of observation data (positive, negative codes. Verbal, non-verbal codes).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Observation progress
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Analysis, encoding of observation data.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Analysis, encoding of observation data.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Presentation of observation data
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Presentation of observation data
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Examination
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Video analysis with computer programs and creation of scientific presentation – development
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Video analysis in selected athletic discipline, movement selection for analysis
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Video analysis results and creating interpretation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Presentation – video analysis in recreational sport (analysis of movements)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Research process in recreation, observation, observation planning, organisation, selection of technique. Making observations in recreation events (first recreation qualification event – for the first year).
Video forum, video film NELL observation analysis.
Observation planning, preparing documentation, protocol.
Qualitative research paradigms. Collection, observation, coding and quoting of observation data (positive, negative codes. Verbal, non-verbal codes).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Observation progress
Analysis, encoding of observation data.
Presentation of observation data
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Examination
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Video analysis with computer programs and creation of scientific presentation – development
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Video analysis in selected athletic discipline, movement selection for analysis
Video analysis results and creating interpretation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Presentation – video analysis in recreational sport (analysis of movements)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Čelmers A. Skrituļslidas. Rīga: Kontinents, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Kroplijs A., Raščevska M. Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: Raka, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Mārtinsone K. Ievads pētniecībā. Stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Rīga: RaKa, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Zauters U. Skrituļslidošana: aprīkojums, braukšanas tehnika un prakse. Rīga: Jumava, 1999. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Izglītības likums

6.

Noteikumi par pedagogiem nepieciešamo izglītību un profesionālo kvalifikāciju un pedagogu profesionālās kompetences pilnveides kārtību

7.

Špona A., Cehlova Z. Pētniecība pedagoģijā. Rīga: Raka, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)

8.

Regulations on the necessary education and professional qualifications for pedagogues and the procedure for improving the professional competence of pedagoguesSuitable for English stream

9.

Education LawSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Grants J., Ukins V. Slēpošana – 2 daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2001.

2.

Kops K. Distanču slēpošana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1989.

3.

Tojar J.C. Investigacion cualitativa comprender y actuar. Madrid: 2006.Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Databases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information.Suitable for English stream