Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Placement
Course Code
LSPA_568
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
24.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dita Smeile
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Academy of Sports
Contacts
Riga, Cigoriņu street 3, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To provide the student with the opportunity to integrate the theoretical knowledge acquired during the studies in the practical work of the coach, sequentially developing professional skills and competence in the planning, organization, management and evaluation of sports training and classes, as well as promoting understanding of safety requirements, the operation of a sports organization, cooperation and the improvement of professional activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
All courses previously taught in the study programme.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe the basic principles of the operation of a sports organization, its management structure and the role of the coach in the organization.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Placement supervisor assessment
2.Explain the specific safety requirements of the sport, the causes of possible injuries, the principles of prevention and the basic principles of first aid.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment • Examination
3.Describe the basic principles of planning, organising and leading training and lessons according to the specifics of the sport.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Placement supervisor assessment
4.Explain the basic principles of controlling and evaluating the physical, technical, tactical and psychological preparation of students.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment
5.Describe the basic principles of marketing, personnel management and cooperation in a sports organization.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment
Skills
1.Plans and structures the content of the training or lesson according to the specifics of the sport, the goals and the preparedness of the participants.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment
2.Use appropriate methods, exercises, equipment and organizational forms in the implementation of training or classes.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment
3.Carry out fitness checks of students or participants in classes using appropriate testing and monitoring methods and interpret the results obtained.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Placement supervisor assessment
4.Comply with the requirements of sports, occupational safety, hygiene and injury prevention in the training and teaching process.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment • Examination
5.Communicates and collaborates with students, parents, coaches, sports specialists and other organization employees.
Individual work and tests
Placement supervisor assessment
Competences
1.Independently organizes and manages the training or lesson process, adapting it to the specifics of the sport and the needs of the participants.
2.Provides a safe, targeted and professionally organised training or lesson process.
3.Integrate knowledge of training planning, sports pedagogy, safety and participant preparedness in professional coaching.
4.Collaborates with the staff of the sports organization and other sports specialists, promoting effective work organization and professional communication.
5.Analyses his/her professional activities, evaluates the results achieved and improves professional competence based on feedback and self-assessment.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare presentations about the place of the placement. Noting the course, benefits and minuses of the placement. Prepare a specific abridged specialisation lesson in semester 5 and present it to. Perform the independent work assignments assigned by the placement supervisor.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Assess the student's ability to present the results of the placement, including the prepared SWOT analysis, the results of the student control and the video material about the placement. The supervisor of the specialisation or the director of the programme assesses the placement logbook, checking the fulfilment of all placement assignments, their quality and compliance with the objectives and content of the placement. |
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2.
Placement supervisor assessment |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The placement supervisor evaluates the student’s performance during the placement, including the practical application of knowledge by leading or observing training sessions and classes. The supervisor assesses the student’s preparation of independent work, responsibility and ability to organise the training process, as well as whether the age-specific characteristics and safety conditions of the participants are observed during the training. The assessment is based on the assessment criteria set by the RSU Academy of Sport. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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2
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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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2
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 2
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Study room
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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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2
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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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On site
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 3
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Lecture
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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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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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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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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 4
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Lecture
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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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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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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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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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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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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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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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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 2
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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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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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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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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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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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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 3
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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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Placement places, their specifics. Contract terms with new placement places.
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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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Information on the purpose, content and requirements of the internship in the spring semester.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Modality
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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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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of students’ placement on their placement place, course of placement, analysis of placement SVID according to placement requirements and content.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Walton-Fisette, Jennifer L. 2021. Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport. NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
2.
Yoke, Mary M. 2020. Methods of group exercise instruction. Champaign, Illinois : Human Kinetics
3.
Bompa, Tuodor O. 2019. Periodizacion: therory and methodology of training. Champing, IL: Human Kinentics
4.
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report. 2018. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
5.
Dzenis A., u.c. 2022. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava.
6.
Līcis R., u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC.
7.
Norris, Christopher M. 2015. The complete guide to stretching. London.
Additional Reading
1.
Myers, Thomas W. 2017. Body Reading: visual assessment and the anatomy trains. Walpole, Maine: Anatomy Trains,
2.
Contreras, Bret. 2014. Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetic.
3.
Coulson, M. 2018. The Complete Guide to Personal Training. London.
4.
Bess H. Marcus, Leighann Forsyth. 2025. Motivating People to be Physically Active. Human Kinetics.
5.
Ungaro, Alycea 2019. 15-minute Pilates: four 15-minute workouts for strength, stretch, and control. New York : DK Publishing
6.
EuropeActive. EuropeActive's Essentials for Personal Trainers / EuropeActive ; Thomas Rieger, Ben Jones, Alfonso Jimenez, editors. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (x, 310 lpp.)
7.
Gavin, James. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching / James Gavin, PhD, Madeleine Mcbrearty, PhD, Concordia University. Second edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2013. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xii, 261 lpp.)
8.
Santana, Juan Carlos. Functional Training / Juan Carlos Santana. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2016. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (xiv, 274 lpp.)
9.
Bompa, Tudor O. Conditioning Young Athletes / Tudor O. Bompa, Michael Carrera. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2015. 1 tiešsaistes resurss (viii, 296 lpp.)
10.
Grasis N., u.c. 2006. Trenera rokasgrāmata-2. Rīga, Lttc.
11.
Žīdens J., u.c. 2008. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Lttc.
Other Information Sources
1.
Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem.
2.
Rekomendācijas fizisko aktivitāšu veicināšanai Latvijas iedzīvotājiem. VM, PVO, 2020.