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Rhythmic and Rhythmic Combinations

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:19.06.2024 11:03:56
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_235LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Inese Ļubinska
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: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, History of Sport or Philosophy of Sport.
Objective:
To educate the student according to the competences provided for in the National Basic Education Standard in section Dance and Rhythmic Combinations. 
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Rhythmics and rhythmic exercises: 1. Studies of rhythm and music. 2. Set of rhythm and music peculiarities. 3. Exercise system accompanied by music for developing the sense of rhythm and physical skills. 4. History of aerobics, aerobics – fitness method. Today’s most relevant dance aerobics programmes.Lectures2.00auditorium
2Rhythm exercises to develop the sense of rhythm.Classes2.00auditorium
3Basics of rhythmic/aerobic exercises. 1. Selection of music material according to the objectives set for the lesson. 2. Rhythmic gymnastics/aerobics for the comprehensive development of children/young people – its physical, intellectual and emotional aspect. 3. Selection of exercises, rules for compiling a complex, its integration into sports and other lessons, including extracurricular activities to spend time meaningfully and develop transversal skills. 4. Structure of a rhythmic gymnasticsLectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Preparation and leading of sets of rhythmic/aerobic exercises using various tools.Classes2.00auditorium
5Rhythm and movement games, including Latvian dancing games accompanied by music.Classes3.00auditorium
6Organisation and preparation, practical management of rhythmic gymnastics performances.Classes3.00auditorium
7Planning, organisation, leading of an aerobic dance class.Classes3.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Rhythmics and rhythmic exercises: 1. Studies of rhythm and music. 2. Set of rhythm and music peculiarities. 3. Exercise system accompanied by music for developing the sense of rhythm and physical skills. 4. History of aerobics, aerobics – fitness method. Today’s most relevant dance aerobics programmes.Lectures2.00auditorium
2Rhythm exercises to develop the sense of rhythm.Classes2.00auditorium
3Basics of rhythmic/aerobic exercises. 1. Selection of music material according to the objectives set for the lesson. 2. Rhythmic gymnastics/aerobics for the comprehensive development of children/young people – its physical, intellectual and emotional aspect. 3. Selection of exercises, rules for compiling a complex, its integration into sports and other lessons, including extracurricular activities to spend time meaningfully and develop transversal skills. 4. Structure of a rhythmic gymnasticsLectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Preparation and leading of sets of rhythmic/aerobic exercises using various tools.Classes2.00auditorium
5Rhythm and movement games, including Latvian dancing games accompanied by music.Classes3.00auditorium
6Organisation and preparation, practical management of rhythmic gymnastics performances.Classes3.00auditorium
7Planning, organisation, leading of an aerobic dance class.Classes3.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Theoretical literature studies on rhythmics, performance of rhythmic movements according to the music accompaniment of different styles, aspects of the positive effects of rhythmic gymnastics in the development of the health and personality of a child/young person. Presentation of a review and analysis of theoretical literature. Practical activity: 1. Watching and documenting rhythmics, rhythmic gymnastics or dance and aerobics classes, analysis of classes. 2. Selection of musical material and selection of appropriate rhythmic gymnastics exercises, preparation and leading of sets of rhythmics exercises and rhythmic combinations, analysis of activity and reflection. 3. To select and lead movement games with rhythmics exercises, self-analysis of activity, self-assessment and group reflection. 4. Preparation and performance of rhythmic combinations and gymnastics exercises using various tools, analysis of activity, group reflection. 5. To prepare and lead a 1.5 – 2 min. choreographic performance according to pupils’ physical fitness and movement skills, self-analysis of activity, self-assessment and group reflection. 6. To prepare and lead a modern dance or aerobics class according to pupils’ physical fitness and movement skills, self-analysis of activity, self-assessment and group reflection.
Assessment Criteria:
Independent learning 50%; final examination 50%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. Interactions between rhythmics, music and movement. 2. Nature and guidelines of rhythmic gymnastics/aerobics, the positive aspect of rhythmic gymnastics/aerobics (health and safety content) in the development of personality of pre-school and school-age children/young people.
Skills:3. Knows how to choose appropriate music for rhythmics and dance exercises. To interpret pieces of music using movements, including improvisation. 4. Able to engage and lead movement games accompanied by music, to compile gymnastic sets with and without equipment for rhythmics classes in coordination with selected music material. 5. Able to plan, organise, lead and include combinations of rhythmics and rhythmic gymnastics in classes using different styles of music according to the objective set.
Competencies:6. Will be able to analyse and evaluate modelled lessons to find an understanding of how to find feedback in work with pre-school children, pupils and secondary school pupils. 7. In accordance with the set objective, 8. Able to define the objectives of an individualised study process, to plan the activities of dance and rhythmic combinations according to the learning outcomes to be achieved. 9. Will carry out study and extracurricular work in the field of physical activity by applying the study content of dance and rhythmic combinations, encouraging the development of pupils’ competences, the transfer of knowledge in different contexts and practical applications.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
11. Jērcuma, L. (2000). Vingrinājumi ritmikā. 1.daļa. Rīga, RaKa, 127lpp.
22. Latviešu dejas pamati. (2011). E.Saulītes red. Kultūrizglītības un nemateriālā mantojuma centrs.
33. Nivbrant ērgleWedin, E. (2015). Playing Music with the Whole Body. Eurhythmics and motor development. Stockholm, Gehrmans Musikforlag, 312p.
44. Spalva, R. (2018). Dejas kompozīcija. Rīga : Zinātne, 255lpp.
Additional Reading
15. Avotiņa M. (1998). Ritmika sākumskolā. Rīga. Zvaigzne ABC. 147lpp.
26. Aerobics dictionary. (n.d.). Skatīts 2016.g.20.sept.
37. Basic aerobics dance steps. Skatīts 2016.g.20.sept.
48. Aerobic gymnatics an information guide. (2015). Skatīts 2016.g.20.sept.
5Deja, kustība, ķermenis. (2013). Rakstu krājums/zin. red. un krāj. sast.: Sandra Mihailova, Ivans Jānis Mihailovs. Mārupe, Drukātava.
69. Forsythe, W. (2012). Improvisation Technologies: A Tool for the Analytical Dance Eye. Germany: Hatje Cantz Publishers.
710. Krasnow, D. (2015). Motor Learning and Control for Dance : principles and practices for performers and teachers/Donna H. Krasnow, M. Virginia Wilmerding. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.
811. Laban, R. (2011). The Mastery of Movement. New York: Dance books.
912. Līduma, A. (2004). Pirmsskolas vecuma bērnu muzikalitātes attīstības pedagoģiskais aspekts. Promocijas darbs. Latvijas universitāte.
1013. Tufnell, M., & Crickmay C. (2014). Body Space Image. New York: Dace books.
1114. Pētersone, G., & Žaka-Dalkroza, E. (2015). Ritmikas mācība. Rēzeknes Augstskola.
1215. Pētersone, G. Kustība kā līdzeklis un mērķis ritmikā. Rīgas Pedagoģijas un izglītības vadības akadēmija.
1316. Institut Jacues Dalcroze IJD. (2015). Skatīts 2016.g.25.sept.
1417. Nivbrant Wedin, Eva (n.d.). Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
1518. Schupp, K. (2014). Studying Dance : a guide for campus and beyond. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics
1619. Zelmene, M. (2004). Mūzika mazajiem. Dejas un rotaļas. Mācību līdzeklis: 3.grāmata, Rīga, RaKa.
1720. Spīčs, E. (2003). Mārtiņa deju grāmata. Mūsdienu latviešu tradicionālā deja 1.-2. burtnīca. Rīga, LU.
1821. Zvirgzdiņa, D. (2015). Dejošanas un ritmikas nodarbības bērniem no 3 – 11 gadiem. Žurnālā: Sports teorijā un praksē. Nr.4, 12.-14.lpp.
1922. Колесникова, С. В. (2005). Детская аэробика: методика, базовые комплексы. Ростов н-Дону: Феникс,. 157с.
Other Information Sources
123. Fitness for life. (2014). Human kinetics.