Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Walking for Beginners
Course Code
LSPA_436
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Baiba Smila
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To give students basic knowledge and practical skills about clubbing as a form of physical activity; on creating a pole training process. tasks: ● To learn the basic techniques of caning, adjusting the canes and their length to each patient individually. ● To learn the warm-up and cool-down approaches in clubbing. ● Analyze your technical performance, find an opportunity to improve it with the help of various exercises. ● Be able to demonstrate clubbing techniques as well as various clubbing exercises.
Preliminary Knowledge
LSPA acquired knowledge in the basic principles of the treatment process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.● Students gain knowledge about the content of pole lessons; stick techniques; customization of equipment individually for each patient.
Skills
1.● Students individually and in a team will be able to conduct a caning lesson, apply various caning techniques and will know how to adapt the equipment to the patient.
Competences
1.● The student will be able to both theoretically justify and practically correctly demonstrate the techniques of caning. ● Will be able to independently select and analyze information, using it to create a clubbing lesson.
Assessment
Individual work
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Attending lectures. Questions and discussions about the current topic. Preparation for practical lessons and tests
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Examination
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Grade
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Examination |
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Students' knowledge, skills and competences are assessed in tests with a point system. For the final evaluation of the study course, a 10-point scale system is used to obtain the evaluation of knowledge, skills and competencies in points:
1. There must be more than 60% class attendance, if the attendance does not meet the requirements, the student's final grade will be reduced by 1 point.
2. a certain number of points must be obtained, according to the number of tests provided in the study course
In the 3rd study course, all scheduled tests must be passed successfully and on time.
3.1. if an unsuccessful assessment is obtained in the test or if you do not come to the test, you are given the opportunity to take it again within two weeks, upon prior agreement with the teacher.
3.2. if the test is not successfully completed within two weeks, the student takes the test for the study course to be studied during the following session.
3.3. if a failing grade is received in the test, the student can study this study course in the next study year in the general procedure.
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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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Clubbing, its equipment (clubs, shoes, clothing, clubbing accessories). Basic principles of assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory system during clubbing.
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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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Possible load intensities in clubbing lessons and their adaptation to the patient
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A clubbing lesson following a traditional structure. Learning clubbing techniques
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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A clubbing lesson following a traditional structure.
Learning the physical exercises to be realized in the clubbing lesson (individually, in pairs, in groups)
Learning and improving clubbing technique.
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A clubbing lesson following a traditional structure.
Learning the physical exercises to be realized in the clubbing lesson (individually, in pairs, in groups)
Pole training at different distances and intensities.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Demonstration of clubbing techniques, physical exercises
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Demonstration of clubbing techniques, physical exercises
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. Gill Stewart, 2025Suitable for English stream
2.
A Six‐Month Nordic Walking Program for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Feasibility and Effect. Dunsky, Ayelet; Barak, Sharon. Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, 2025-05, Vol.38 (3Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
K. Meternihas. "Nūjošana". Zvaigzne ABC, 2010
2.
Lai nūjas ir labākas ceļabiedres : [par nūjošanu un tai nepieciešamo inventāru] / Gunta Tabore ; pēc Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmijas asociētās profesores, nūjošanas instruktores Baibas Smilas informacijas. 36,6°C Veselīgāk. Saskanīgāk. Gudrāk Nr.6 (2013, jūnijs), 62.-64.lpp
3.
Nūjošanas nodarbību ietekme uz sieviešu ķermeņa kompozīciju: sistemātiskais pārskats = Effect of nordic walking activities on women body composition: a critical review / Irena Upeniece, Una Veseta, Indra Vinberga, Voldemars Arnis. Sabiedrība, integrācija, izglītība : starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences materiāli = Society, integration, education : proceedings of the international scientific conference (Rēzekne, 2020.g. 22.-23.maijs) vol. VI un 421.-429. lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Nūjotājiem