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Study Course Description

Professional Development in Qualification Recreation Specialist I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_445
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Provide the opportunity to explore the specifics of a recreation specialist's work, the variety and types of outdoor recreation activities, and their organization.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understands the mission of a recreation specialist's professional activity, the recreational impact of outdoor environmental factors, and the principles of organizing eco-friendly events and the importance of environmental protection.

Individual work and tests

Verification work in qualification Participation in recreational activities Participation in seminars during classes self-service presentations

Skills

1.Able to select personal equipment for participation in recreational outdoor activities and assess the importance of physical conditioning and well-being.

Individual work and tests

self-service presentations Participation in seminars during classes Participation in recreational activities

Competences

1.Evaluates the importance of physical fitness in recreational activities.

Individual work and tests

Participation in recreational activities Participation in seminars during classes

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Verification work in qualification

20.00% from total grade
10 points
2.

self-service presentations

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Participation in seminars during classes

30.00% from total grade
10 points
2.

Participation in recreational activities

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test: recreation-theory, history.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test - recreation and outdoor environment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation specialist qualification – program objectives, goals, requirements, and conditions for specialty students. Recreation specialist professional standard.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and tourism. Domestic and international tourism. Recreational, rural, and urban tourism.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Tourism personal equipment and gear.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational resources in Latvia (work with maps, analysis of recreational opportunities, personal experience).
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test: recreation-theory, history.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreation and the outdoor environment (environmental pollution, ecological footprint). Sustainable development of recreation resources and its dimensions.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The diversity of recreational activities in Europe and worldwide. The impact of recreation on personality.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Recreational activities, organizing eco-friendly events.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Concept of recreational activities (organization and management) – participation in 3 recreational, leisure, and/or sports events, analysis of feedback.
  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test - recreation and outdoor environment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Kļaviņš M., Nikodemus O., Seglinš V., Melecis V., Vircavs M., Abolina K. Vides zinātne. Rīga: LU apgāds, 2008.- 599 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Pētersone A, Ušča M, Pusvilka A, Krastiņa S. “Videi draudzīgu pasākumu organizēšana.” Rokasgrāmata. 2015

3.

„Rekreācijas speciālists” profesijas standarts

Additional Reading

1.

Tūrisma likums

2.

Latvijas ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģija LATVIJAS REPUBLIKAS SAEIMA līdz 2030. gadam.