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Basics and Didactics of Skiing
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 09:04:55
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LSPA_037 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Kalvis Ciekurs | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 8 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 16 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 23 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 46 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 62 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 14 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 28 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 36 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Knowledge of general education courses of the 1st and 2nd years and theoretical and practical courses of the 3rd year of the professional Bachelor’s study programme. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To create an idea about skiing disciplines, to learn types of movement in cross-country skiing, to engage students in participating in winter events. To provide in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills and abilities in the methodology of teaching cross-country skiing in work with students of different ages and genders, in the skiing training methodology. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Classification, history, development of skiing disciplines in Latvia and worldwide | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Classification and teaching methodology of types of movement in cross-country skiing | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 4.00 | other | |||||||
| 3 | Terminology, description of technique of types of movement and basic steps in cross-country skiing | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||||
| 4 | Safety rules, prevention of injuries, provision of first aid | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 5 | Description, selection of skiing equipment, preparation for classes and competitions, storing and maintaining equipment | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | other | |||||||
| 6 | Demonstration of technique of types of movement in cross-country skiing | Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 7 | Choosing a place, preparation and organisation of ski lessons and other winter events | Lectures | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 8 | Participation in winter events – hiking, competitions, games, relays | Classes | 6.00 | other | |||||
| 9 | Skiing competitions, hiking, games, relay and other winter events – participation, organisation, leading and judging. Rules of cross-country skiing competitions. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | other | |||||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Classification, history, development of skiing disciplines in Latvia and worldwide | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Classification and teaching methodology of types of movement in cross-country skiing | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||||
| 3 | Terminology, description of technique of types of movement and basic steps in cross-country skiing | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 4 | Safety rules, prevention of injuries, provision of first aid | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| 5 | Description, selection of skiing equipment, preparation for classes and competitions, storing and maintaining equipment | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||||
| 6 | Demonstration of technique of types of movement in cross-country skiing | Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 7 | Choosing a place, preparation and organisation of ski lessons and other winter events | Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 8 | Participation in winter events – hiking, competitions, games, relays | Classes | 2.00 | other | |||||
| 9 | Skiing competitions, hiking, games, relay and other winter events – participation, organisation, leading and judging. Rules of cross-country skiing competitions. | Lectures | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Classes | 3.00 | other | |||||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | During the course, students independently study literature, prepare for theoretical and practical tests and practical tasks – video filming and technical analysis of types of movement in skiing, leading, observing and analysis of activities. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | The total assessment is summative. Independent learning, final examination. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Will know: 1. Types of skiing disciplines and types of movement in cross-country skiing, their main steps and terminology. 2. Conditions for the selection and preparation of a place for skiing lessons, teaching of types of movement, the organisation of skiing events in compliance with the basic principles of safe activity and ethics. 3. Conditions for selection of skiing equipment, preparation for classes and competitions, storing and maintaining equipment. 4. Methodology of teaching and physical fitness in cross-country skiing in work with a contingent of different ages and genders. 5. Cross-country skiing benefits in improving physical fitness and promoting health. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Will be able: 1. To demonstrate types of movement in skiing and determine the efficiency of its use, in accordance with the terrain and climatic conditions; 2. To understand inaccuracies in the performance of types of movement and use exercises and/or terrain to prevent them. 3. To prepare skiing equipment according to skiing style and climatic conditions 4. To foster pedagogical abilities and skills in planning and leading, observing and assessing skiing classes, outdoor winter activities. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | 1. In their professional activities, able to assess and use skiing as a means of promoting physical fitness and health. 2. Able to demonstrate an appropriate methodology and understanding of opinions on the role of skiing and outdoor winter activities. 3. Able to make, justify decisions and carry out professional duties in leading and organising skiing classes and winter events on skis. 4. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the professional ethics. 5. Able to act independently as well as to demonstrate communicative skills in a team and in practical activity. 6. To perform innovative professional and research activities in the matters of teaching and benefits of skiing in pre-school, general education schools and among the population in increasing and promoting physical activity and health. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Grants J. (2007). Mācīsimies slēpot. Rīga: RAKA, 157 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Krauksta D., Šūtavs V., Grants J., Ukins V. (1999). Slēpošana (I d). Rīga: LSPA, 78 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | Grants J., Ukins V. (2001). Slēpošana (2 d.). Rīga: LSPA, 96 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 4 | Krauksta D., Rudzītis R., Grants J., Ukins V. (2002). Slēpošana (3 d). Rīga: LSPA, 50 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 5 | Krauksta D. (1998). Slēpošanas nodarbību organizēšana. Rīga: LSPA, 49 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 6 | Grants J. (1995). Rotaļas un spēles uz slēpēm. Rīga: LSPA, 60 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 7 | Grants J. (1997). Fiziskā audzināšana, sports un vesels bērns. Rīga: Mācību grāmata, 215 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 8 | Krauksta D. (1997). Distanču slēpošanas sacensību noteikumi. Rīga: LSPA, 48 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 9 | Rusko H. (2003). Cross Country Skiing. Blackwell. Science Ltd. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 10 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 11 | Rusko H. (2003). Cross Country Skiing. Blackwell. Science Ltd. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Kops K. (1989). Distanču slēpošana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 152 lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | Krauksta D. (2004). Latvijas distanču slēpošanas meistarsacīkšu un čempionātu 1. - 3.vietu ieguvēju rezultāti. Rīga: Digitālās drukas centrs, 144 lpp. | ||||||||
| 3 | Krauksta D., Krauksts V. (2006). Slēpošanas treniņa pamati. Rīga: Drukātava, 257 lpp. | ||||||||
| 4 | Mācīsimies sadarbojoties. (1998). Rīga: Mācību grāmata, 129 lpp. | ||||||||
| 5 | Grants J., D. Krauksta D., Šūtavs V. (1995). Slēpošana vidusskolā. Rīga: LSPA, 34 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 6 | Krauksta D., Šūtavs V.Grants J., D. (1996). Slēpošana pamatskolā. Rīga: LSPA, 62 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 7 | Šūtavs V. (1994). Slēpju ziedes un to pielietošana. Rīga: LSPA, 31 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 8 | Krauksta D. (Red.). (1994). Slēpošana sākumskolā. Rīga: LSPA, 61 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 9 | Fritsch W.,Wilmann T. (2005). Skilanglauf Methodik und Technik. Meyer&Meyer Vorlag. | ||||||||
| 10 | Latvijas Slēpošanas savienības mājas lapa/Homepage of the Latvian Skiing Union | ||||||||
| 11 | Starptautiskās slēpošanas federācijas mājas lapa/The homepage of the International Ski Federation | ||||||||
| 12 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 13 | Fritsch W.,Wilmann T. (2005). Skilanglauf Methodik und Technik. Meyer&Meyer Vorlag. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Zinātnisko rakstu datu bāzes, elektroniskie informācijas avoti/Databases of scientific articles, electronic sources of information. | ||||||||
