Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Content and Methodology of Outdoor and Adventure Activities I - Orientation
Course Code
LSPA_229
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To enable students to acquire basic theoretical and practical knowledge in outdoor and adventure activities (orienteering), according to the content of primary, basic and secondary school studies.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Basketball, Foundations and Methodology of Football, Foundations and Methodology of Track and Field Exercises, Foundations and Methodology of Swimming, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, Theory of Sport, Innovative Information Communication Technologies and Methods in Sport Pedagogy, Biomechanics and Ergonomics, General and Age-Specific Physiology, Health Promoting Physical Activities, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Sports Medicine, Professional Communication and Terminology I (English, German, Russian), Project Development, Teacher’s Placement I, II.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Knows the facts, understands theories and patterns in outdoor and adventure activities (incl. orienteering). 2. Knows learning strategies, methods and techniques. 3. Understands the ways in which learning performance is assessed and the criteria for determining it.
Skills
1.4. Uses various learning methods, techniques and study aids to master the content of the subject and develop general skills. 5. Builds a supportive study environment, respecting the principles of confidentiality and privacy. 6. Organises situations close to real life in the study process. 7. Chooses appropriate methods for assessing learning achievements.
Competences
1.8. Uses fact-based, theoretical knowledge and knowledge of patterns in an integrated way, purposefully and critically selects and uses different methods, technologies and teaching methodological materials in the study process for the needs of students and according to the learning outcomes. 9. Able to creatively organise a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies, choose study aids in learning outdoor activities by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 10. Able to justify the role of feedback, formative and summative assessment in achieving the objective and outcome of studies. 11. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations in outdoor and adventure activities, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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During studies, students, using lecture materials and various other sources of information, perform independent work:
1. Plan an outdoor activity with basic orienteering skills, including using modern technologies – mobile apps and/or GPS recording devices.
2. Preparation for the practical examination in orienteering – improvement of individual skills in the reading and understanding a map, determining distance and direction, determining the choice of the most appropriate route.
3. Preparation for the theoretical examination in orienteering – test and practical test, in accordance with instructions of the teaching staff.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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The final assessment of the study course is formed by summing up tests during the course. Assessment criteria of learning outcomes:
1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%
2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50%
3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Study environment, assessment. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering.
Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
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Lecture
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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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Orienteering sports map. Card signs. Scale. Landscape shapes.
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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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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Study environment, assessment. Safety aspects of outdoor and adventure activities.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Description of orienteering. Orienteering activities in Latvia and the world. Types of orienteering – running, bike, ski and trail orienteering.
Rogaining, indoor orienteering and other orienteering activities.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orienteering technique – orienteering map using terrain and compass, methods of measuring distance on the map and moving around the terrain, ways of determining direction, understanding and reading a map.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of teaching orienteering to people of different ages, genders and technical fitness.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outdoor activities as an element of competition – individual orienteering competitions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Participation in rural tourism and orienteering camp. Application of orienteering skills in an unfamiliar environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
1. Indriksone, L., & Smila, B. (2000). Orientēšanās I daļa. Rīga, LSPA, 83lpp.
2.
2. Indriksone, L., & Smila, B. Orientēšanās II daļa. Rīga, LSPA, 67lpp.
3.
3. Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem. Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 747. Rīgā 2018. gada 27. novembrī (prot. Nr. 56 38. §).Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
4. Orientēšanās bērniem un jauniešiem. (2012). Svenska Orientierinsgs forbundet. Rīga, 144lpp.
2.
5. Tūrisma ceļvedis. (2012). Rīga, Jāņa sēta, 280lpp.
3.
6. Larss, E. (1994). Orienteering technic from start to finish. SOF, 38lpp.
4.
7. Smila, B., & Indriksone, L. (2017). Orientēšanās tehnika. Ceļa izvēle etapā. Rīga, LSPA Metodiskais līdzeklis.
5.
8. Smila, B., & Indriksone, L. (2017). Orientēšanās ievads. Rīga, LSPA, Metodiskais līdzeklis.
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9. Smila, B., Vārna, A., & Indriksone, L. (2016). Orientēšanās pamati. Rīga, LOF, 50lpp.
7.
10. Smila, B., & Indriksone, L. (2017). Orienteering Basic I. Metodiskais līdzeklis, Rīga, LSPA.
8.
11. Smila, B., & Indriksone, L. (2017). Orienteering Basic II. Metodiskais līdzeklis., Rīga, LSPA.
Other Information Sources
1.
1. My Trails
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2. MOBO
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3. GPS Orienteering
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4. Endomondo
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5. Sport Traker
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6. ONZ
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7. Magnēts