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Study Course Description

Sports and Health Hour Athletics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_462
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To enable students to learn in depth and interdisciplinary (training theory, anatomy, pedagogy) the teaching methodology of the teaching of athletics exercises included in the subject “Sports” of the State basic Education Standard and the General secondary Education Standard in the primary, primary and secondary schools during the sports and health class. Learn the basics of athletics terminology in English.

Preliminary Knowledge

Study courses have been acquired – Athletics didactics, pre-school and school sports didactics, training theory foundations (children and adolescents), sports physiology, sports theory.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe and select appropriate teaching athletics exercises and exercises in Class 1-12, commuting, walking, moving objects, overcoming obstacles.

Individual work and tests

Plan for the main part of the sports hour Management Exam

2.Describe and apply basic didactic principles to teach athletics exercises and exercises, apply them to develop physical characteristics according to sensitive periods in Class 1-12.

Individual work and tests

Speed development Developing high-speed power Management Developing strength Exam development of endurance

Skills

1.Knows how to pick and teach athletics exercises and exercises in Class 1-12, commuting, walking, moving objects, overcoming obstacles.

Individual work and tests

Management Exam

2.Is able to apply basic didactic principles to teaching athletics exercises and exercises and to apply to the development of physical characteristics according to sensitive periods in Class 1-12.

Individual work and tests

Developing high-speed power Management Developing strength Exam development of endurance

3.Is able to vary the use of athletics exercises and exercises according to the environmental situation and in a specific situation during sports and health hours.

Individual work and tests

Management Speed development Developing strength Exam development of endurance

Competences

1.Acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competences in the qualification of a sports teacher.

Individual work and tests

Plan for the main part of the sports hour Management Competition at school Speed development Developing high-speed power Developing strength Exam development of endurance

2.Knows the rules of competition in athletics disciplines and recognizes them.

Individual work and tests

Competition at school Exam

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Plan for the main part of the sports hour

-
10 points

Development of 3 plans for the main part of a sports lesson

2.

Speed development

-
10 points

Write 4 exercises to develop speed in an hour of sport and health.

3.

Developing high-speed power

-
10 points

Write 4 exercises to develop fast power in an hour of sport and health.

4.

Developing strength

-
10 points

Write 4 exercises to develop strength in an hour of sport and health.

5.

development of endurance

-
10 points

Write 4 exercises to develop endurance in an hour of sport and health.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Management

-
10 points

Conducting the main part of a sports lesson according to the plan being developed.

2.

Competition at school

-
10 points

Perform the test for the work of competition judges within the framework of the Sports and Health hour.

3.

Management

-
10 points

Development of physical aptitudes per hour of sport, conducting 1 exercise from the developed plan for one of the four physical aptitudes.

4.

Exam

-
10 points

In order to receive a positive assessment, all written tests and independent work must be arranged.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 1-3
Description

The didactic of athletics exercises and disciplines at the primary school (grades 1-3) in accordance with the State basic Education Standard in the educational subject “Sports”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 4 - 6
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 7-9
Description

The didactic of athletics exercises and disciplines at the primary school (grades 7-9) in accordance with the State basic Education Standard in the educational subject “Sports”.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Organisation of competitions at school
Description

Methodology for organising athletics competitions.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of running and commuting in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching running and school relay running. Developing speed with athletics exercises during a sports lesson.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of running and commuting in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching running and sports relay running. Developing speed with athletics exercises during a sports lesson.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Horizontal jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching distance jumps. Developing fast power with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Horizontal jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching distance jumps. Long-distance jumping from the run-in. Developing fast power with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of vertical jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching high jumps. Developing strength with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of vertical jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching high jumps. Developing strength with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Moving items in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching throwing disciplines. Throwing the ball out of position and into targets. Developing endurance with athletics exercises during a sports class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Moving items in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching throwing disciplines. Throwing the ball with a run-in. Developing endurance with athletics exercises during a sports class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming obstacles
Description

Overcoming vertical obstacles - barrierun. Obstacle courses in a sports class with running, jumping and throwing.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming obstacles
Description

Overcoming vertical obstacles - barrierun. Obstacle courses in a sports class with running, jumping and throwing.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 1-3
Description

The didactic of athletics exercises and disciplines at the primary school (grades 1-3) in accordance with the State basic Education Standard in the educational subject “Sports”.

Organisation of competitions at school
Description

Methodology for organising athletics competitions.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 4 - 6
Organisation of competitions at school
Description

Methodology for refereeing athletics competitions. Test work on the work of competition referees.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Athletics in sports and health classes 7-9
Description

The didactic of athletics exercises and disciplines at the primary school (grades 7-9) in accordance with the State basic Education Standard in the educational subject “Sports”.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of running and commuting in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching running and school relay running. Developing speed with athletics exercises during a sports lesson.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Horizontal jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching distance jumps. Developing fast power with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Types of vertical jumps in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching high jumps. Developing strength with athletics exercises in a gym class.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Moving items in an hour of sport
Description

Methodology for teaching throwing disciplines. Throwing the ball out of position and into targets. Developing endurance with athletics exercises during a sports class.

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming obstacles
Description

Overcoming vertical obstacles - barrierun. Obstacle courses in a sports class with running, jumping and throwing.

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Overcoming obstacles
Description

Overcoming vertical obstacles - barrierun. Obstacle courses in a sports class with running, jumping and throwing.

Operating part of a sports class
Description

Manage the main part of the sports and health hour according to the plan developed.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētika. 2016

2.

Avotiņa I., Škutāne S. Stafetes no sporta zāles līdz stadionam. Rīga: LSPA, 2015

3.

Erdmanis H., Avotiņa I., Lupiks A. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi fiziskajā audzināšanā sākumskolā. 1998 (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Erdmanis H., Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi pamatskolā. 1997 (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Erdmanis H. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi vidusskolā. 1997 (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Gailis M. Vieglatlētikas sacensību organizēšana un tiesāšanas metodika. Rīga: LSPA, 2003. 27.lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

7.

Special Terminology and Communication : mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Part II [2nd] / Anastasija Ropa, Ieva Rudzinska ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija.

8.

Special Terminology : mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem / Anastasija Ropa, Ieva Rudzinska ; Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija. 2022-2023

9.

Sporta vārdnīca : latviešu-angļu-vācu-krievu / sastādījis autoru kolektīvs Ulda Švinka vadībā, Inta Budviķe, Iveta Boge, Ludmila Malahova, Eduards Popovs ; Latvijas Sporta Pedagoģijas akadēmija. 2010

Additional Reading

1.

Bernhards V., Zaula Dz. Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā. 1998

2.

Bernhards V., Zaula Dz. Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā. 2.daļa, 2004

3.

Jansone R., Fernāte A., Bula – Biteniece I. Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Rīga: RaKa, 2016

4.

Athletics Challenges: A Resource Pack for Teaching Athletics. 2nd Edition, by Kevin Morgan