Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Orientation Basics and Didactics
Course Code
LSPA_023
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
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
To provide the students with the possibility to master basic theoretical and practical knowledge for teaching the foundations of orienteering in sport pedagogy.
Preliminary Knowledge
Previous study courses in the module have been mastered successfully: General Pedagogy, Adult Education, Gen. and Developmental Psychology, Anatomy, Foundations of Physiology, Philosophy of Sport, First Aid, Age-Specific Physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know and will be able to use: Types and nature of orienteering technique; technique and tactics teaching methodology; study-training process safety rules and their organisation; according to the age-specific development and learning peculiarities of students; professional ethics and safety rules, hygiene requirements, sanitary norms and material and technical supplies.
Skills
1.Will be able to independently apply knowledge and skills in planning, organising, leading orienteering study process, choosing and applying appropriate methods, tools and observing pedagogical principles for organising classes in outdoor environment conditions. Chooses appropriate methods for assessing learning achievements. Organises situations close to real life in the study process. To carry out creative and innovative activities, and research activities. To use the global positioning system (GPS), modern technologies for getting feedback, assessing the achievements (actions) of themselves and students.
Competences
1.Uses fact-based, theoretical knowledge and knowledge of patterns in an integrated way, purposefully and critically selects and uses different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the study process for the needs of students and according to the learning outcomes. Organises a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies. Able to justify the role of feedback, formative and summative assessment in achieving the objective and outcome of studies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Student independently prepare for seminar classes and interim examinations.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The final assessment of the study course is formed by summing up different tests during the course.
Tasks in the study course in Part 1 – in Riga;
Tasks in Part 2 – outdoor camp;
Student’s attitude towards learning, individual development dynamics.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Study content in the field of “Orienteering P+D”. Study environment, assessment. Safety aspects of outdoor activities.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering. Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering. Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
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Topics
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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering. Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering sports map. Card signs. Scale. Landscape shapes
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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Lecture
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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Lecture
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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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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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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Orienteering activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Orienteering activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Orienteering activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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On site
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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Other
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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Other
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Lecture
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Self-assessment of outcomes of the study course.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
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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Auditorium
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2
|
Topics
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Study content in the field of “Orienteering P+D”. Study environment, assessment. Safety aspects of outdoor activities.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering. Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique (orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map)
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Indriksone L., Smila B. Orientēšanās. I daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2000. – 83 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Indriksone L., Smila B. Orientēšanās. II daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2002. – 67 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Skola “2030”
4.
Smila B., Vārna A.,Indriksone L. Orientēšanās pamati. Rīga: LOF, 2016, 52.lpp
5.
Orientēšanās lekcijas LSPA KVS sistēmā
6.
Tūrisma likums
7.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students:
8.
Tourism Law
Additional Reading
1.
Orientēšanās bērniem un jauniešiem/ Svenska Orientierings forbundet. Rīga, 1997. -144 lpp.
2.
Magnets
3.
Nzorienteering
4.
LOF
Other Information Sources
1.
Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Databases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information.