Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Outdoor Activities in Recreation
Course Code
LSPA_451
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kalvis Ciekurs
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge in planning, organizing, and leading diverse outdoor activities for the restoration of mental and physical capacity of various social groups.
Preliminary Knowledge
Completion of compulsory elective courses for the Recreation Specialist within the Sports Science study program during the 1st and 2nd year of studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student will know recreational types of outdoor activities and their characterization. Will know types of recreational hiking, organising methodology (suitable for different contingent, objectives, environment and available resources).
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics • Conducting and evaluating an adventure event
2.Will know the basic principles of diverse collaboration activities, group and team management, development dynamics. Assembling groups and creating commands. Evaluation of the development and operation of the team
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics • Conducting and evaluating an adventure event • Water tourism hike
3.Will know the digital tools, apps, communication technologies used for outdoor activities (publishing event posters and reviews).
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics
Skills
1.Student is able to plan, realize and evaluate recreational infantry trekking. Will be able to work both individually and as a team.
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics
2.Student will be able to understand and organize an activity where one of the digital technologies is applied.
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics • Conducting and evaluating an adventure event • Setting up a night shelter in nature
3.Able to plan and organise tasks forming an outdoor environment team (games, games, trainees, low rope tasks); be able to select materials relevant to specific activities - technical equipment. Able to see opportunities for development, find innovative outdoor acivities.
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics
Competences
1.Independently apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, managing and evaluating an infantry trek.
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics
2.Discerns, identifies and assesses the availability, capacity and sustainability of environmental resources (for hiking and other recreational activities).
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics • Water tourism hike • Setting up a night shelter in nature
3.Able to make effective use of digital tools, information and communication technologies, basic ethical principles by organising recreational activities. Comply with data protection requirements in the digital environment.
Individual work and tests
Hiking trip • Active participation and development dynamics • Setting up a night shelter in nature
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.
Active participation and development dynamics |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Participation in lectures and classes is assessed. If the attendance is not satisfactory and one of the previous tasks is not fulfilled, participation in other study course examinations may be refused for safety reasons. |
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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.
Hiking trip |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Planning, organising, managing and evaluating solo walking duties |
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2.
Conducting and evaluating an adventure event |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independently planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual responsibilities |
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3.
Water tourism hike |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independently planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual responsibilities |
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4.
Setting up a night shelter in nature |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Study room
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Study course requirements. Characterisation of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
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Study room
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Study course requirements. Characterisation of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
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Study room
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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Study room
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Team introduction, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, games, apprentices.
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Study room
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Team introduction, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, games, apprentices.
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Study room
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Team introduction, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, games, apprentices.
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Study room
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Use of digital technologies in outdoor events.
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Use of digital technologies in outdoor events.
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Use of digital technologies in outdoor events.
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Use of digital technologies in outdoor events.
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Study room
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The didactic of outdoor activities. Security aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
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The didactic of outdoor activities. Security aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
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Study room
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The didactic of outdoor activities. Security aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
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Study room
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The didactic of outdoor activities. Security aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Characterisation of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organising, conducting, analysing a water tourism trek.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual duties of recreational water tourism hiking.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual duties of recreational water tourism hiking.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual duties of recreational water tourism hiking.
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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“Survival ABC.” Inclusion of survival activities in recreational activities. A night without tents – setting up shelters. Food in nature, animals in nature, nature conservation.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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“Survival ABC.” Inclusion of survival activities in recreational activities. A night without tents – setting up shelters. Food in nature, animals in nature, nature conservation.
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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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“Survival ABC.” Inclusion of survival activities in recreational activities. A night without tents – setting up shelters. Food in nature, animals in nature, nature conservation.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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“Survival ABC.” Inclusion of survival activities in recreational activities. A night without tents – setting up shelters. Food in nature, animals in nature, nature conservation.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Nutrition in recreational activities in accordance with the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Study room
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Nutrition in recreational activities in accordance with the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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On site
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Study room
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Nutrition in recreational activities in accordance with the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Study course requirements. Characterisation of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Study course requirements. Characterisation of outdoor activities and their suitability for recreation.
|
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Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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An infantry trek. Planning, organising, conducting of an infantry trek.
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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
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
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Team introduction, collaborative activities in a variety of outdoor activities. Outdoor team-building tasks, games, games, apprentices.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Use of digital technologies in outdoor events.
|
|
Nutrition in recreational activities in accordance with the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
|
-
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The didactic of outdoor activities. Security aspects in the provision of outdoor activities.
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Low ropes in recreational activities, installation, creative use for a specific purpose, resources available and contingent.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Low ropes in recreational activities, installation, creative use for a specific purpose, resources available and contingent.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Characterisation of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organising, conducting, analysing a water tourism trek.
|
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Characterisation of water tourism resources in Latvia. Planning, organising, conducting, analysing a water tourism trek.
|
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Planning, organising, managing and evaluating individual duties of recreational water tourism hiking.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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“Survival ABC.” Inclusion of survival activities in recreational activities. A night without tents – setting up shelters. Food in nature, animals in nature, nature conservation.
|
-
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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nutrition in recreational activities in accordance with the purpose of activities, contingent, resources and financial opportunities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail by Andrew Skurka. 2017
2.
The Bushcraft Boxed Set: Bushcraft 101; Advanced Bushcraft; The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, & Cooking in the Wild; Bushcraft First Aid (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series) by Dave Canterbury and Ph.D. Jason A. Hunt. 2017
3.
SAS izdzīvošanas rokasgrāmata. 2023
4.
Whitewater Rafting: The Essential Guide to Equipment and Techniques by by Graeme Addison. 2001 (akceptējams izdevums)