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Sports Games

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:08.08.2023 16:43:50
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_227LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Medicine; Business Management; Public Health; Sports Trainer; Information and Communication Science; Pharmacy; Rehabilitation; Law; Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Indra Vīnberga
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Skills in sports games, within the framework of the general education school program.
Objective:
To introduce students to different sports games, including knowledge of the rules, basic techniques and the role of sports games in improving health and fitness.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1An insight into the types of sports to be learnt - basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis. Basic rules of the games to be learnt.Classes3.00gym
2Basic basketball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements.Classes1.00gym
3Basic elements of volleyball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elementsClasses1.00gym
4Basic elements of badminton and table tennis technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements and developing physical characteristics.Classes2.00gym
5Basketball body technique (posture, movement, steps, spins, stops, jumps) on defence and offence. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
6Body technique in volleyball (posture, movement, jumps) in defence and attack. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
7Dribbling, passing, shooting techniques in basketball. Exercises to learn and improve these elements. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical qualities.Classes1.00gym
8Technique of passing, serving, sinking in volleyball. Exercises for learning and improving these elements, developing physical qualitiesClasses1.00gym
9Development of volleyball techniques. Acquiring practical skills in game conditions.Classes1.00gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1An insight into the types of sports to be learnt - basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis. Basic rules of the games to be learnt.Classes3.00gym
2Basic basketball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements.Classes1.00gym
3Basic elements of volleyball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elementsClasses1.00gym
4Basic elements of badminton and table tennis technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements and developing physical characteristics.Classes2.00gym
5Basketball body technique (posture, movement, steps, spins, stops, jumps) on defence and offence. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
6Body technique in volleyball (posture, movement, jumps) in defence and attack. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
7Dribbling, passing, shooting techniques in basketball. Exercises to learn and improve these elements. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical qualities.Classes1.00gym
8Technique of passing, serving, sinking in volleyball. Exercises for learning and improving these elements, developing physical qualitiesClasses1.00gym
9Development of volleyball techniques. Acquiring practical skills in game conditions.Classes1.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Learn the rules of sports games and exercises, their application, techniques for improvement of elements, development of physical abilities according to the literature indicated by the lecturer, independently acquired sources. Prepares exercises for mastering and improving the basic elements and presents them to the group. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Examination (consisting of three sections)- active participation in practical sessions (30%), tests on movement skills, basic elements of sports games (40%) (during the semester), written test questions on the topics covered in the sessions and the rules of the games (30%) (during the session).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students: know the rules of the sports games; name and describe the basic elements of the techniques of the sports games; explain the role of the sports games in improving health; demonstrate basic exercises for learning the technical elements of the sports games taught.
Skills:Students: select different exercises to learn the basic techniques of the sports games taught; understand and apply sports games in their daily activities to improve physical fitness and health; select appropriate elements of technique in game situations; explain the rules of the sports games learnt in game conditions.
Competencies:Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to apply sports games to strengthen health, improve physical abilities, use appropriate elements of technique and rules in game situations.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dzenis, A. u.c. 2015. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava,
2Hodges, L. 2014. Table Tennis Tips : three years and 150 online tips all in one volume / [Charleston, S.C]
3Līcis, R. u.c. 2015. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTtc.
4Miniscalco, K. and Kot. G. 2015. Survival guide for coaching youth basketball / Champaign, IL
5Rook, S.and Charter, T. 2013. 101 Multi-Skill Sports Games / Stuart Rook, Tony Charles. London
6Weatherford. 2018. Leonida Rule Book of Games : Badminton / [Izdošanas vieta nav zināma]
Additional Reading
1Cabello-Manrique, D., Lorente, J. A., Padial-Ruz, R., & Puga-González, E. 2022. Play Badminton Forever: A Systematic Review of Health Benefits. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(15), 9077.
2Castagna, C., Krustrup, P., & Póvoas, S. 2020. Cardiovascular fitness and health effects of various types of team sports for adult and elderly inactive individuals - a brief narrative review. Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 63(6), 709–722.
3Rosa, C. C., Tebar, W. R., Oliveira, C., et.al. 2021. Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial. Sports medicine - open, 7(1), 83.
4Tenforde, A. S., & Fredericson, M. 2011. Influence of sports participation on bone health in the young athlete: a review of the literature. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 3(9), 861–867.
5Rudzītis, A. un Grāvītis, U. 2008. Rokasgrāmata veiksmīgam basketbola trenerim, Rīga, apgāds “Jumava” (176 lpp)
Other Information Sources
1Basketbola noteikumi
2Badmintona noteikumi
3Galda tenisa noteikumi
4PVO ieteikumi
5Volejbola noteikumi
6Fizisko aktivitāšu ieteikumi Latvijas iedzīvotājiem