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Study Course Description

Terminology in Sports Games (English)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_532
Branch of Science
Other social sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the study course is to promote the understanding and knowledge of participants in the course regarding sports games and sports terminology, and also to develop English language skills.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge and skills of English according to the secondary education standard.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Student describes basketball, volleyball, football, and ice hockey - historical development, key rules of play, equipment, achievements - in English

Individual work and tests

Written test

2.Student explains sports terms using correct terminology in English when describing sports game

Skills

1.Student able to discuss sports games

Individual work and tests

Presentation

Competences

1.Student is able to compare different sports games using correct sports game terminology, in English

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Presentation

45.00% from total grade
10 points

To prepare a presentation on one sports game and present it in a class

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Written test

55.00% from total grade
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the study course. Sports games and sports terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to the study course. Sports games and sports terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basketball, basketball terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Volleyball, volleyball terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Football, football terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Ice-hockey, ice-hockey terminology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Other sports games
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Other sports games
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

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

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Ropa, A., Rudzinska, I. 2023. Special Terminology and Communication Part II, RigaSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Boge, I., Ropa, A., Rudzinska, I. 2019 Basics of Professional Communication in English, RigaSuitable for English stream