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Basics and Methodology of Basketball

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:03.07.2024 13:55:36
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_218LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Pedagogy; 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)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)15Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes30
Total Contact Hours36
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)15Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes30
Total Contact Hours36
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Track and Field Exercises, Foundations and Methodology of Swimming, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Project Development, Teacher’s Placement I.
Objective:
To promote the development of the professional competence of students in the organisation and management of teaching and learning of basketball, taking into account the individual possibilities of students and conformity with the learning outcome to be achieved, as well as to enable students to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in playing basketball and organising competitions of students with simplified or changed rules. 
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Role of basketball in sports education of school age children, fostering their physical and mental development.Lectures1.00auditorium
2History, rules of basketball, development trends and latest research in basketball methodology in school sports education. Safety rules.Classes1.00auditorium
3Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning basketball.Classes4.00auditorium
4Mastering and teaching technology of technique and simplest tactical methods.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes7.00auditorium
5Mastering transversal skills during classes including basketball mastering and application tasks.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Arranging and conducting competitions in school basketball.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Role of basketball in sports education of school age children, fostering their physical and mental development.Lectures1.00auditorium
2History, rules of basketball, development trends and latest research in basketball methodology in school sports education. Safety rules.Classes1.00auditorium
3Didactic, theoretical and methodological basic principles of teaching and learning basketball.Classes4.00auditorium
4Mastering and teaching technology of technique and simplest tactical methods.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes7.00auditorium
5Mastering transversal skills during classes including basketball mastering and application tasks.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Arranging and conducting competitions in school basketball.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1. Demonstration of the choice of the range of digital tools to ensure teaching and learning of basketball technique methods and their critical evaluation according to the competence approach. 2. Technology of teaching basketball technique methods and simpler tactical methods and teaching them, critical evaluation of study theories according to the competence approach. 3. Rules of a basketball game and learning of signals of referees, development of recommendations to ensure school basketball events. 4. Modelling of a lesson, modification of basketball exercises according to the content in all levels of education, practical presentation of leading basketball exercises according to a self-designed lesson plan and assessment of learning on the basis of a self-created section for the assessment of performance levels and transversal skills of pupils and for self-assessment. Self-assessment of assessment of the lesson plan and performance levels of pupils. Peer assessment of assessment of the lesson plan and performance levels of pupils.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria of learning outcomes: 1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30% 2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50% 3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. Origin, history and development of basketball in Latvia and worldwide. 2. About the methodology for teaching techniques and tactics of basketball (teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports and health classes). 3. Formative, summative assessment and self-assessment in learning basketball exercises.
Skills:2. To practically plan, lead basketball exercises and assess their learning in accordance with state pre-school education guidelines, the requirements of the state basic education standard and the state secondary education standard in the field of studies. 3. To use rules for basketball players, to perform duties of judges and secretary of a training game. 4. To demonstrate the skills learned in modified basketball training game competitions.
Competencies:7. Ability to plan, lead interdisciplinary and individualised study process in diverse basketball exercise activities and assess their learning in accordance with state pre-school education guidelines, the requirements of the state basic education standard and the state secondary education standard in the field of studies. 8. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate the pedagogical aids, methods, techniques and basketball aids used, and their compliance with students’ abilities and education goals in diverse health-promoting basketball exercise activities. 9. Ability to take responsibility for classes with basketball exercises and safety of basketball events at school. 10. Ability to establish clear performance and student growth assessment criteria and test methods when learning basketball. 11. Ability to analyse learning outcomes while learning basketball and track student’s growth, identify support measures needed to improve learning performance. 12. Ability to provide feedback to the student and in the assessment of personal activities in basketball training activities. 13. Able to creatively choose study aids in learning basketball by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 14. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations in basketball, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
11. Jansone, R., Fernāte, A., & Bula-Biteniece, I. (2016). Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Rīga, RaKA, 526lpp.
22. Jansone R., & Fernāte A. (2009). Kustību apguves un fizisko spēju attīstīšanās sporta stundās. Metodiskais līdzeklis. Izglītības satura un eksaminācijas centrs. 59lpp.
33. Mācīšanās lietpratībai. (2018). Kolektīvā monogrāfija. Zin., red. D. Namsone.
44. Noteikumi par valsts pamatizglītības standartu un pamatizglītības programmu paraugiem (2018). Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 747.
55. Noteikumi par valsts vispārējās vidējās izglītības standartu un vispārējās vidējās izglītības programmu paraugiem (2019). Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 416.
66. Sports un veselība 1.–9. klasei Mācību priekšmeta programmas paraugs. Valsts izglītības satura centrs | ESF projekts Nr.8.3.1.1/16/I/002 Kompetenču pieeja mācību saturā, 2019, 179 lpp.
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88. Rudzītis, A., & Grāvītis, U. (2008) Rokasgrāmata veiksmīgam basketbola trenerim. Rīga : Jumava, 169lpp.
99. Spunde, A., & Rudzītis, A. (2015). Basketbola vienkāršoti noteikumi. Rīga, LSPA, 42lpp.
Additional Reading
11. Coaching youth basketball. (2012). 5th rev.ed. ASEP, Champaign, Human Kinetics Publishers, 264p.
22. Goodson, R. (2016). Basketball essentials. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, xvii, 289p.
33. Cole, B. J. (2016). Basketball anatomy. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, viii, 199p.
44. Paye, B. (2013). Youth basketball drills. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, xxii, 345p.
Other Information Sources
1Buceta, J., M., Mondoni, M., Avakumovic, A., & Killik, L. (2000). Basketball for young players. FIBA, 364p.
2Краузе, Дж., Меиер, Д., & Меиер, Дж. (2005). Баскетбол-навыки и упражнения. Москва, АСТ, 210с.
3Rose, L. (2013). Winning basketball fundamentals. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics,. xi, 265p.
4Youth Basketball Training. Advanced Middle School Miniscalco, Keith (2015). Survival guide for coaching youth basketball Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, xii, 187p.
5Mačura, P. (2013). Physical factors in basketball shooting. LSPA, 110p
6Youtube
7FIBA un LBS mājas lapas.
8Youtube