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Study Course Description

Florball Training Theory, Pedagogical Development

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_652
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the study course is to promote the education of participants in the course, future senior florball coaches in professional qualifications - to improve skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of the training process, as well as in organising and conducting competitions, in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard of the senior coach

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain the history of florball, development trends and current developments in Latvia and the world

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Describe the biomechanical structure of florball and its impact on the design of training programmes

3.Name florball rules and key principles for organizing competitions

4.Describe types of preparation in florball

Skills

1.Develop a training and competition plan in florball according to the age stage and fitness of the trainees

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Assess and analyse the physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness of the trainees

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Select or create and apply a variety of exercises in the technical and tactical fitness of the florball to be trained

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

4.Apply professional, targeted, workable development-oriented coaching principles to florball

5.Evaluate and develop the bylaws for florball competitions

Competences

1.Analyse and evaluate the progress and results of the training and competition process

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Assess the fitness and performance of the florball team and individual players in games

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Use the latest technologies in the analysis of florball games and in the planning and conduct of the training process

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

4.Analyse different examples of coaches and create your own coaching philosophy in florball

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Answer to the test’s 30 questions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of training process plans
Description

Create an annual plan

Periodic

create a weekly workout plan

Create a workout plan

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of training process plans
Description

Create an annual plan

Periodic

create a weekly workout plan

Create a workout plan

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of training process plans
Description

Create an annual plan

Periodic

create a weekly workout plan

Create a workout plan

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Coaching philosophy
Description

Discuss some types and examples of coaching leadership. Discuss coaching functions in various fields - organizing workouts and competitions, planning and conducting workouts, managing games, and communicating with different stakeholders.

Discussions on options for evaluating the coach’s work. Discuss the motivation and long-term vision of the coach’s job.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Coaching philosophy
Description

Discuss some types and examples of coaching leadership. Discuss coaching functions in various fields - organizing workouts and competitions, planning and conducting workouts, managing games, and communicating with different stakeholders.

Discussions on options for evaluating the coach’s work. Discuss the motivation and long-term vision of the coach’s job.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Coaching philosophy
Description

Discuss some types and examples of coaching leadership. Discuss coaching functions in various fields - organizing workouts and competitions, planning and conducting workouts, managing games, and communicating with different stakeholders.

Discussions on options for evaluating the coach’s work. Discuss the motivation and long-term vision of the coach’s job.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History, development trends and current developments of florball in Latvia and the world
Description

A lecture on how florball originated in the world, how it arrived in Latvia, how it has evolved over the years, what are the current development directions, what are the statistics on the popularity of florball in Latvia, and also what are the general objectives of florball development in Latvia and the world, how does this affect the game and training?

Solo work: create a presentation on the development of florball at your sports club, sports school or region

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Methods for the development of physical properties in sports. Exercise, justification, control.
Description

In the practice session, we will discuss jointly how youth florball competitions in Latvia are organised, what are pluses and minuses; how competition bylaws are created and how this affects preparation and planning of the training process.

Independent work: 1) to view the system of florball youth competitions in Latvia and compare it with another country (optional); 2) to become acquainted, analyse and evaluate one of the competition regulations of the Latvian championship in florball

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Types of preparation and skills in florball
Description

Lecture on physical, technical, tactical, psychological, theoretical and integral preparation in florball. The discussions that are included in each of the preparation types, the specifics of the florball, why it is important, and the skills that are workable for the florball player in each of the preparation types.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

General and special fitness in florball
Description

Subtopics:

1) The most beneficial physical qualities in florball, and how they can be coached.

2) Muscle groups involved in the execution of Florbola techniques and training thereof

3) minor injuries in florball and prevention thereof during the training process

4) warm-up specificities in florball

5) recovery process

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in florball
Description

Discuss and demonstrate practically all possible techniques in florball: evaluate the most relevant, complex, additional learnings. Create a practical manual for sample techniques exercises.

Creating a classification of florball techniques for both fielders and goalkeepers.

Teaching and development of certain techniques.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training planning for athletes of different ages
Description

Discuss the florball terms used in Latvian florball and conversational language and their differences from the terms used in sports science. Check out the English terminology of florball. If possible, get an idea of the terminology used in Finnish and Swedish languages as well. Finland and Sweden are among the first countries in florball to develop a methodology in the still relatively new sport.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Florball training planning, age-appropriate: an example of Swedish development model
Description

General principles for the development of Swedish florball.

Planning and implementation of the training process at age stages - 1) 6-9 years; 2) 9-12 years; 3) 12-16 years.

Discuss and compare Latvia’s experience with the model developed by Sweden - which can be taken over from the Swedish experience.

Develop practical learning-training profiles for each of the age groups for the implementation of the various objectives and tasks of the exercise.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tactical preparation in florball
Description

Individual florball fielder’s tactics - four player roles on the field

individual goalkeeper tactics in different game situations

team defensive tactics

team attack tactics

play in unequal compositions - majority, minority, 6-on-5

standard situations - 2 VS1, 3 vs 2, return to defence, counter-attacks, penalty plays, post-match penalty throws

Skauting

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Use of modern technology in the analysis and training process of florball games
Description

View various game video analytics programs, such as LongoMatch, as well as modern technology tools used in the training process, such as Coachtools, Echosports.

Practically perform game analysis.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological preparation in florball
Description

Setting team and individual goals

setting team values

training the internal motivation of Florbola players

preparing and ready for competition - pre-start states

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Testing capability in florball
Description

Physical and technical skill tests for different age groups

determination of functional fitness

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of training process plans
Description

Create an annual plan

Periodic

create a weekly workout plan

Create a workout plan

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development of training process plans
Description

Create an annual plan

Periodic

create a weekly workout plan

Create a workout plan

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Coaching philosophy
Description

Discuss some types and examples of coaching leadership. Discuss coaching functions in various fields - organizing workouts and competitions, planning and conducting workouts, managing games, and communicating with different stakeholders.

Discussions on options for evaluating the coach’s work. Discuss the motivation and long-term vision of the coach’s job.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera Rokasgrāmata (2022), Rīga:Jumava; 27.-70.lpp, 324.-350.lpp

2.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata (2008) Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs; 14.-21.lpp, 54.-70.lpp

3.

Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata (2015), Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. 13.-42.lpp

4.

Kandavniece, A. (2006) "Florbols: mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem, sporta skolotājiem, treneriem", Rīga:LSPA

5.

Kandavniece, A. (2006) "Vingrinājumi florbola taktikas pilnveidošanai". Rīga:LSPA

6.

Kandavniece, A. (2003) "Rotaļas un stafetes florbola tehnikas un paņēmienu pilnveidošanai"

7.

IFF (2007) "Special situations and goalkeeping: instructions and drills"

8.

IFF (2007) "Individual tehnique and tactics: teaching individual tehnique and tactics in floorball"

9.

Starptautiskās Florbola federācijas izstrādāti dažādi izglītības materiāli

10.

IFF (2007) "Team tactics: teaching team tactics in floorball"

Additional Reading

1.

Aro, J. (2019) "Floorball practices and drills"

Other Information Sources

1.

Florbola pamata tehnikas paņēmienu skaidrojums

2.

Tidus, Carrie, I. (2006) "The floorball book exercises"