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Special Pedagogy in Sports Class

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 11:24:36
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_086LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Uģis Ciematnieks
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)10Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures20
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours42
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Sport medicine, theory of sport, anatomy and physiology.
Objective:
To provide students the opportunity to learn knowledge about the planning, introduction of sport activities and use of aids for the needs of students’ individual development, learning, personality and social growth in sports classes in line with an inclusive education approach.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Foundations, terminology of special pedagogyLectures2.00other
2Foundations, terminology of adapted physical activity (APA).Lectures2.00other
3APA planning, evaluation principlesLectures1.00other
4Physical activity modification adjustmentsLectures2.00other
5Description of functional disorders and their impact on participation of students with functional disorders in physical activitiesClasses9.00other
6Sporting events at school for students with functional disordersLectures3.00other
7Technical aids and adaptation of sport equipment to students with functional disordersClasses2.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Foundations, terminology of special pedagogyLectures0.50other
2Foundations, terminology of adapted physical activity (APA).Lectures1.00other
3APA planning, evaluation principlesLectures1.00other
4Physical activity modification adjustmentsLectures1.00other
5Description of functional disorders and their impact on participation of students with functional disorders in physical activitiesClasses4.00other
6Sporting events at school for students with functional disordersLectures1.50other
7Technical aids and adaptation of sport equipment to students with functional disordersClasses1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
The functional abilities of students with functional disorders should be analysed independently. An analysis of the special pedagogy guidelines should be carried out independently. Preparations for examinations on the planning and implementation of adapted physical activities for students with functional disorders should be made independently.
Assessment Criteria:
The learning outcomes are assessed in a 10-point grading system according to students’ knowledge and skills and competences learned to analyse the results obtained, draw conclusions and make recommendations. Practical works; Seminar classes; Test work assessment criteria. – Attitude towards studies, development dynamics, work during seminars (10%); – Independently performed practical works – visits to schools (30%) – Written tests of the study course (30%). – Examination (30%)
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:About the basic principles and sociological aspects of APA, about the various functional disorders and their impact on the inclusion of students in sports classes. About the principles for the creation and introduction of APA programmes.
Skills:To create an individual plan in sports education. To assess physical capacity of students with functional disorders. To adapt sports activities for students with various functional disorders.
Competencies:To adapt the sports programme according to the individual abilities of the student with functional disorders. To prepare and adapt the environment to meet the objectives of inclusive sport education. To implement the adapted sports programmes for students with functional disorders.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Iekļauj mani : rokasgrāmata par iekļaujošām fiziskām aktivitātēm, sportu un atpūtu bērniem ar invaliditāti / [atb. red. Mieke Van lent ; sakārt. Sjūzena Krauforde ; tulk. Aija Kļaviņa]. - Jelgava : Latvijas Bērnu un jauniešu invalīdu sporta federācija, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
2A teacher's guide to adapted physical education including students with disabilities in sports and recreation. 4th edition Martin E. Block., 2016
3Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
4A teacher's guide to adapted physical education including students with disabilities in sports and recreation. 4th edition Martin E. Block., 2016
Additional Reading
1Baltimore; Paul H.Brookes. Sherrill, C. Adapted physical activity, recreation and sports Crossdisciplinary and lifespan (6th ed.). 2004, McGraw Hill.
Other Information Sources
1Kelly, L., & Melograno, V.J. Developing the physical education curriculum. An achievement based approach. 2004, Human Kinetics