Movement Games and Activities
Study Course Implementer
LASE, Brivibas Drive 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Promote the development of the professional competence of students in the organisation and management of teaching and learning of movement toys and games, taking into account individual opportunities of learners and compliance with the learning outcomes to be achieved, as well as enable students to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in modelling variations of movement toys and games with facilitated or changed regulations and load regulation, organisation of activities of learners with facilitated or changed regulations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses acquired: Educational psychology for teachers, professional skills of teachers, socio-emotional learning, legal aspects of the pedagogical process, sports theory, innovative information communication technologies and methods in sports teaching, biomechanics and ergonomics, general and physical activity biochemistry, general and age physiology, physical activity physiology, human anatomy and dynamic anatomy, environmental health, health-promoting physical activity. The basics and methodology of exercise.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be familiar with the origin, history and development of movement toys and games in Latvia and the world.
2.Know the methodology for teaching techniques and strategic techniques for movement toys and games with relaxed or changed rules.
Skills
1.Practically plan, manage motion games and games with relaxed or changed rules.
2.Apply customized rules for motion play and play activities to appropriate children’s ages and abilities.
Competences
1.Ability to plan, manage an interdisciplinary and individualized learning process.
2.Ability to critically analyse and evaluate pedagogical techniques, tools, methods applied.
3.Ability to provide feedback on both the learner and their activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Drawing up of reports |
50.00% from total grade
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Test
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Development of motion toys and game contours, including as a task: movement games and games for different age groups; the development of physical characteristics; development of mobility skills; the development of general and social skills; musical, rhythm and plot; leading choice; division into teams; play modelling in the main, final part of the hour/lesson introduction. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Targeted activity in seminars and workshops |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Operation of motion toys and games. Self-assessment, its justification for the development and management of a toy and game plan. Preparation of a toy prospectus. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The role of motion play games in the sports education of preschoolers and in promoting 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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Didactic, theoretical and methodological principles for teaching and learning motion toys and games in pre-school.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Selection, modelling of motion toys and games, forming of variants in pre-school.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Selection, modelling of motion toys and games, forming of variants in pre-school.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Selection, modelling of motion toys and games, forming of variants in pre-school.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Acquisition of translational skills in the field of motion play and play tasks.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Arranging and conducting of pre-school motion play and game events.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Providing feedback to both refugees and the assessment of their activities in the study activities of movement toys and games with relaxed or changed rules.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Performance and growth assessment criteria for the pre-school acquisition of movement toys and games with relaxed or changed rules.
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Unaided Work
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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2
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Topics
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Drawing up of reports
Description
Preparing for the practical control of 6 games according to the specified task: optional play. Of the aforementioned: Motion play and play classes shall be entered in the preparatory part, main and final part. Movement games for the development of physical characteristics, for the development of mobility skills, for the development of general and social skills, with the application of a variety of equipment. Musical, rhythm, plot play. Compliance with safety conditions in motion toys and games. |
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Test
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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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Gym
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2
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Topics
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Operation of motion toys and games
Description
Practical motion play and control of variants there of by task, conducting for analysis (oponation) and evaluation. (modelling: creating, adapting variants according to circumstances, contingent and children’s individual development needs, as well as the tasks set out in the lesson and the results to be achieved. Adjusting load by different means). |
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Test
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Operation of motion toys and games
Description
Practical motion play and control of variants there of by task, conducting for analysis (oponation) and evaluation. (modelling: creating, adapting variants according to circumstances, contingent and children’s individual development needs, as well as the tasks set out in the lesson and the results to be achieved. Adjusting load by different means). |
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Test
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Operation of motion toys and games
Description
Practical motion play and control of variants there of by task, conducting for analysis (oponation) and evaluation. (modelling: creating, adapting variants according to circumstances, contingent and children’s individual development needs, as well as the tasks set out in the lesson and the results to be achieved. Adjusting load by different means). |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Bula-Biteniece, I, Jansone, R., & Piech, K. (2014). Bērns un sports pirmsskolā. Rīga: RaKa, 179lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Jansone, R., & Krauksts, V. (2005). Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga, RaKa, 336lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Kolektīvā monogrāfija, Rīga: RaKa, 567lpp.
Dravniece, I. (2018). Latviešu tautas tradicionālās rotaļas, Rīga, LSPA 75lpp.
Additional Reading
Noteikumi par valsts pirmsskolas izglītības vadlīnijām un pirmsskolas izglītības programmu paraugiem (2018). Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 716.
Jonikāne, I. (1983). Kustību rotaļas. Metodisks materiāls. Rīga, LVFKI 75lpp.
Laiviņa, M. (1992). Rotaļas. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 238lpp.
Lielā Spēļu enciklopēdija (2007). Kušneres red. Rīga, Jumava, 359lpp.
Liepa, M., & Liepa, A. (1992). Rotaļas. Rīga, Zvaigzne, 183lpp.
Antiņa, I., & Mežale, S. (2008). Spēles radošiem pedagogiem. Rīga, Raka 172lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
100 spēles un rotaļas (2014). Kartīšu komplekts, Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC,
Lielā spēļu grāmata (2015). Jērinaites red., Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 436lpp.