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Study Course Description

Handball Sport Specialisation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_704
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-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

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

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.Is familiar with the direction of preparation of the sport; Knows the technique of the sport, the biomechanical structure and methodology for the improvement of the technique, the training – the training process, the planning and organisation of competitions; Knows how to plan your exercise process according to age training

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

Skills

1.Prota to improve sports teaching technique

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.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities

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.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness

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

Competences

1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.

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.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.

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.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.

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

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

Characterisation of the coaching profession. Competencies required to work as a handball coach
  1. Lecture

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Other
2

Topics

History of sport and leading organisations of sport in Latvia and the world
  1. Lecture

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On site
Other
2

Topics

Handball competitions (youth, adult) in Latvia and the world. Competitive game systems
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
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On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

The specifics of warm-ups and warm-ups in handball.
  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

The specifics of warm-ups and warm-ups in handball.
  1. Lecture

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Study room
2

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Handball rules and referee gestures. Interpretation of the rules and specificity of application. The philosophy of officiating. Communication between coach and referee
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Handball rules and referee gestures. Interpretation of the rules and specificity of application. The philosophy of officiating. Communication between coach and referee
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Handball rules and referee gestures. Interpretation of the rules and specificity of application. The philosophy of officiating. Communication between coach and referee
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and development of techniques in handball
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

General physical conditioning in handball
  1. Lecture

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On site
Study room
2

Topics

General physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

General physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

General physical conditioning in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
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On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
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On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
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Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Specialist physical conditioning in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
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Study room
2

Topics

The most characteristic injuries in handball, their prevention and rehabilitation. Recovery process by loads
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The most characteristic injuries in handball, their prevention and rehabilitation. Recovery process by loads
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of tactics in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Classification of tactics in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and improving tactics in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and improving tactics in handball
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and improving tactics in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching and improving tactics in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
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On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports game theory - methods and means to be used in the handball training process
  1. Lecture

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Study room
2

Topics

Sports game theory - methods and means to be used in the handball training process
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Sports game theory - methods and means to be used in the handball training process
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Sports game theory - methods and means to be used in the handball training process
  1. Lecture

Modality
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Study room
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Lecture

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Study room
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
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Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

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Sports hall
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

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Sports hall
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Class/Seminar

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Sports hall
2

Topics

Controls - testing options in handball
  1. Lecture

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Study room
2

Topics

Planning of the training/competition process in handball (macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles, monocycles)
  1. Lecture

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Study room
2

Topics

Planning of the training/competition process in handball (macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles, monocycles)
  1. Lecture

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On site
Study room
2

Topics

Preparation for competitions or specific games, game analysis - slaughtering in handball
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Preparation for competitions or specific games, game analysis - slaughtering in handball
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

V.Krauksts. 2003. Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija. LSPA. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization of strength training for sports. 4th edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream