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Study Course Description

Didactics of Sports Games (Basketball, Handball)

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_737
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; 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

Promote the development of professional competences of students in the acquisition and teaching of techniques for sports games (basketball, handball) by developing skills to plan and organise sports classes, taking into account individual opportunities of learners and learning outcomes to be achieved. As part of the course, students also acquire theoretical knowledge of the rules of sports games and the application of techniques in competition situations.

Preliminary Knowledge

The foundations of sports pedagogy and sports training theory, as well as general knowledge of the organisation, basic rules and techniques of sports games. Understanding the effects of exercise on the human body.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the development of sports games (basketball and handball) in Latvia and the world.

Individual work and tests

History of sports games, technical classification, rules of play, terminology Assess integrated knowledge, skills and analytical competence

2.Describes the classification of basketball and handball techniques.

Individual work and tests

Assess integrated knowledge, skills and analytical competence Classification of techniques for sports games (basketball, handball)

3.Explains the rules of the basketball and handball game and identifies referee gestures.

Individual work and tests

History of sports games, technical classification, rules of play, terminology Assess integrated knowledge, skills and analytical competence

4.Explains the basic principles for the development of the sports conspectus.

Individual work and tests

Development and methodological justification of a sports training plan

5.Defines and uses the terminology of basketball and handball in English in a professional context.

Skills

1.Demonstrate and apply basic techniques of basketball and handball in practice.

Individual work and tests

Conducting of classes, communication and application of methodologies

2.Develop a conspectus for a sports class (training practice) in accordance with the tasks of the class and the requirements of the content of general education sports training.

Individual work and tests

Development and methodological justification of a sports training plan

3.Communicate in the professional environment, explaining and responding in a reasoned manner to questions regarding the topic of the study course.

Individual work and tests

Conducting of classes, communication and application of methodologies Assess integrated knowledge, skills and analytical competence

Competences

1.Independently plan and manage the learning process of sports games (basketball and handball), tailored to the individual needs and learning goals of learners.

Individual work and tests

Conducting of classes, communication and application of methodologies

2.Critically analyse and evaluate the teaching methods used and their compliance with the ability of learners and the requirements of the content of general education sports training.

Individual work and tests

Conducting of classes, communication and application of methodologies

3.Selects and applies the professional competences necessary for the educator to effectively implement the training process for sports games.

4.Collaborate and operate both individually and as a team, adapting to changing learning and sporting activity conditions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Development and methodological justification of a sports training plan

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Independently prepare a study practice report using correct terminology and basic principles of sports theory

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

History of sports games, technical classification, rules of play, terminology

10.00% from total grade
10 points

20 closed questions are included in the test

2.

Classification of techniques for sports games (basketball, handball)

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Create in writing and be able to present a classification of the techniques used in these sports games techniques

3.

Conducting of classes, communication and application of methodologies

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Student conducts practice after pre-prepared curriculum

4.

Assess integrated knowledge, skills and analytical competence

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Oral end Integrated examination on study course topics

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Introduction to study course and proceedings.
Description

Familiarise students with the objectives, content, organisation procedures, assessment requirements and principles for the preparation of the class report.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Presentation of basic principles for drawing up and managing a training practice conspectus.
Description

Explain the basic principles for the development of the lesson report and develop the lesson report, plan and manage the learning process according to the level of students

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basketball history and rules of game
Description

Describes basketball history and rules. Interprets rules and Judge gestures

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Basketball history and rules of game
Description

Describes basketball history and rules. Interprets rules and Judge gestures

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Handball history and rules of the game
Description

Describes the history and rules of handball. Interprets rules and Judge gestures

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Handball history and rules of the game
Description

Describes the history and rules of handball. Interprets rules and Judge gestures

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of basketball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in basketball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of basketball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in basketball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of basketball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in basketball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of basketball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in basketball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of basketball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in basketball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of handball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in handball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of handball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in handball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of handball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in handball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of handball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in handball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Teaching of handball techniques
Description

Learn key techniques in handball by understanding the theoretical aspects of the teaching process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test for classification of techniques in sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Describe the classification of these sports game techniques in a structured and substantive manner

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test for classification of techniques in sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Describe the classification of these sports game techniques in a structured and substantive manner

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Learning the terminology of sports games in English
Description

Defines and uses terminology in English, communicates in a professional environment using professional terminology in the learning process

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Sports hall
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Test on the history of sports games and rules of the game (basketball, handball)
Description

Describes and explains history, rules and terminology by demonstrating theoretical understanding

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training practice in the didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Explains theoretical principles in didactic, demonstrating techniques by independently planning and conducting the learning process when conducting practice sessions

  1. Test

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Exam in study course didactics of sports games (basketball, handball)
Description

Oral Integrated Test on topics defined in the course

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Wren, S. (2024). Master Handball for Beginner: Essential Techniques, Drills, and Strategies for Success in Handball Training, Tactics, and Gameplay, Including Goalkeeping Skills and Team Coordination. (n.p.92): Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp.

2.

Radu, F. L., Abalasei, B. A. (2015). (n.p.176) 101 Team Handball. Ebook. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN:9781472901811

3.

Philippe Bana., Dietrich Späte., Allan Lund., Patric Stru.b, Amal Khalifa. TEACHING HANDBALL AT SCHOOL: ”INTRODUCTION TO HANDBALL FOR STUDENTS AGED 5-11”. (Ebook PDF). 2015

4.

Rudzītis A., Grāvītis U. Rokasgrāmata veiksmīgam basketbola trenerim. Rīga: Jumava, 2008. (latviski nav jaunāka izdevuma šai grāmatai)

5.

International Basketball Federation. Official Basketball Rules, 2024 Official Basketball Rules 2024 - v1.0

6.

International Basketball Federation. Official 3x3 Basketball Rules, 2024 FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Full version

7.

Sampaio, J., McGarry, T., Calleja-González, J. Basketball: Techniques and Tactics for Coaches and Players. Routledge, 2015.

Additional Reading

1.

Teaching handball. Volume 1.TEACHER GUIDELINES. (2021) IHF Handball at School Booklet Series. Dr Ilona Hapková. Dr Luísa Estriga.Craig Rot.

2.

Spunde A. Rudzītis A. Basketbola spēles vienkāršoti noteikumi. Rīga : LSPA, 2015.

3.

Martinovic D., FIBA officials manual, 2020.

4.

Griffin, L., Mitchell, S., Oslin, J. Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach. Human Kinetics, 2020. (Sporta spēļu didaktikas teorētiskie pamati un spēļu mācīšanas pieeja.)

Other Information Sources

1.

Rules of the Game