Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics and Methodology of Overcoming Obstacles
Course Code
LSPA_170
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Einars Pimenovs
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 build competence on learning to overcome diverse obstacles providing the possibility to engage in interesting, safe and health promoting physical activities, which are the basis for strengthening physical health.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. About the methodology for teaching obstacle overcoming techniques and tactics (teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports and health classes). 2. Theoretical foundations for obstacle overcoming, their rules, safety rules. 3. Assessment and self-assessment of children’s performance in learning different types of exercises.
Skills
1.4. To practically plan, lead obstacle overcoming and assess their learning in accordance with state pre-school education guidelines. 5. To apply age-appropriate, individually modified track and field exercises to promote children’s skills to overcome different obstacles. 6. To use obstacle overcoming in the outdoor environment.
Competences
1.7. Ability to plan, lead an interdisciplinary and individualised learning process in various obstacle overcoming activities in accordance with the state pre-school education guidelines. 8. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate the pedagogical aids, methods, techniques used, their compliance with the abilities of students and education goals in diverse health-promoting obstacle overcoming activities. 9. Ability to take responsibility for classes with obstacle overcoming activities in a safe environment. 10. Ability to establish clear performance and child growth assessment criteria and test methods to overcome obstacles. 11. Ability to analyse learning outcomes in learning obstacle overcoming and track the child’s growth, identify the support measures needed to improve learning performance. 12. Ability to provide feedback in the assessment of both students and personal activities in obstacle overcoming activities. 13. Ability to creatively choose study aids in learning obstacle overcoming by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 14. Ability to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations while overcoming obstacles, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Assessment
Individual work
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During studies, students, using lecture materials and various other sources of information, perform independent work in practical classes, test new skills and perform at seminars on: application of skills and knowledge in horizontal and vertical jumps, rolling, climbing, crawling and obstacle overcoming exercises. Choosing and selecting study methods for the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills in the field of physical activity, develops a lesson plan and assessment criteria.
The final examination is an oral examination: methodology and practical use of obstacle overcoming.
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Examination
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Assessment criteria of learning outcomes:
Examinations:
1. Skill and knowledge test – 20%
2. Skill and knowledge test – 20%
3. Skill and knowledge test – 20%
4. Final examination: Oral examination – 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Health and safety aspects and behavioural rules when performing various obstacle overcoming exercises.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of classes on overcoming obstacles while working with pre-school children of different ages.
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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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Special exercises for vertical jumps.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Special exercises for horizontal jumps.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Vertical and horizontal jump combinations with other basic movements in different environments and with different tools.
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Lecture
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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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Test of skills and knowledge test in horizontal and vertical jumps, analysis of results.
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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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Conducting classes using vertical and horizontal jump exercises.
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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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Conducting classes using vertical and horizontal jump exercises.
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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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Basic movement study methodology: rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces, in different directions.
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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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Basic movement study methodology: rolling, climbing, crawling on different surfaces, in different directions.
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Lecture
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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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Combinations involving rolling, crawling (rolls, somersaults, postures, handsprings, supports, balances, pyramids) and climbing using other basic movements.
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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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Combinations involving rolling, crawling (rolls, somersaults, postures, handsprings, supports, balances, pyramids) and climbing using other basic movements.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Conducting classes using rolling, climbing, crawling 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conducting classes using rolling, climbing, crawling 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Test of skills and knowledge in rolling, climbing, crawling exercises, analysis of results.
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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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Application of basic obstacle overcoming skills in parkour.
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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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Basic principles of creating an obstacle course.
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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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Test of skills and knowledge in obstacle overcoming, analysis of results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Žīdens, J., Grasis, N., Grāvītis, U., Kaspere, D. (2008). Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, LTTC.
2.
Avotiņa, I. (2016). Vieglatlētika. Rīga, DUE.
3.
Bernhards, V., & Zaula, Dz. (2004). Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā 2. Rīga, RaKa.
4.
Jansone, R. (2005). Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga, RaKa.
5.
Rogers., J. (2000). USA Track & Field Coaching manual. Human Kinetics.
Additional Reading
1.
Staģis, A. (2016). Latvijas vieglatlētikas vēsture. Rīga, Jumava.
2.
Krauksts, V. (2006). Treniņu teorijas pamati. Rīga, Drukātava.
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas sporta federāciju padomes mājas lapa
2.
Latvijas Izglītības iestādes vadības federācija
3.
Izglītības un Zinātnes ministrijas mājas lapa
4.
Latvijas Vieglatlētikas savienības mājas lapa