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Adventure Sports and Sports Games

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:08.08.2023 16:47:54
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_252LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
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, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)27Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes54
Total Contact Hours64
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
No prior knowledge of adventure sports is required, but a doctor's clearance is needed for high-intensity activities (rock climbing, orienteering, obstacle courses, SUP, hiking). Skills in sports games within the framework of the comprehensive school programme.
Objective:
To raise students' awareness of the impact of adventure sports and activities on human health and their potential for use with clients or independently organising events. To introduce students to different sports games, including knowledge of the rules of these games, to improve their skills and abilities in the basic elements of different techniques through a variety of exercises, to promote students' understanding of the role of sports games in developing health and physical qualities when working with clients.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction and safety rules. Classification of adventure sports and activities and equipment to be usedLectures1.00auditorium
2The impact of adventure sports on human health and potential injury risks.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Competence building - (hiking with challenges/door shoes)Classes2.00sports base
4Building competence in adventure sport - rock climbingClasses2.00sports base
5Integrating adventure sports for health development (land, air and water adventure sports)Classes2.00sports base
6Competence building for understanding adventure sports - orienteering/trail running/endurance runningClasses2.00sports base
7Applying elements of adventure sports to coachingClasses2.00auditorium
8Trends and research updates in adventure sportsLectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
9An insight into the types of sports to be learnt - basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis. Basic rules of the games to be learnt.Lectures2.00auditorium
10Basic basketball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements.Classes1.00gym
11Basic elements of volleyball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elementsClasses1.00gym
12Basic elements of badminton and table tennis technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements and developing physical characteristics.Classes2.00gym
13Basketball body technique (posture, movement, steps, spins, stops, jumps) on defence and offence. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristicsClasses2.00gym
14Body technique in volleyball (posture, movement, jumps) in defence and attack. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes2.00gym
15Dribbling, passing, shooting techniques in basketball. Exercises to learn and improve these elements. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical qualities.Classes3.00gym
16Technique of passing, serving, sinking in volleyball. Exercises for learning and improving these elements, developing physical qualitiesClasses3.00gym
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction and safety rules. Classification of adventure sports and activities and equipment to be usedLectures1.00auditorium
3Competence building - (hiking with challenges/door shoes)Classes1.00sports base
4Building competence in adventure sport - rock climbingClasses1.00sports base
5Integrating adventure sports for health development (land, air and water adventure sports)Classes1.00sports base
6Competence building for understanding adventure sports - orienteering/trail running/endurance runningLectures1.00auditorium
7Applying elements of adventure sports to coachingClasses1.00auditorium
8Trends and research updates in adventure sportsLectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
9An insight into the types of sports to be learnt - basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis. Basic rules of the games to be learnt.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Basic basketball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements.Classes1.00gym
11Basic elements of volleyball technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elementsClasses1.00gym
12Basic elements of badminton and table tennis technique. Exercises for learning and improving these elements and developing physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
13Basketball body technique (posture, movement, steps, spins, stops, jumps) on defence and offence. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristicsClasses1.00gym
14Body technique in volleyball (posture, movement, jumps) in defence and attack. Exercises to learn and improve these elements, to develop physical characteristics.Classes1.00gym
15Dribbling, 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
16Technique of passing, serving, sinking in volleyball. Exercises for learning and improving these elements, developing physical qualitiesClasses1.00gym
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the course, students develop their understanding and gain practical experience in adventure sports and activities. Independently carry out research work on a chosen adventure sport or activity. Criteria for assessment of independent work: topicality of the topic; fulfilment of work requirements; in-depth research of the topic; presentation. Attend an adventure sport event independently (spectator or participant) and present a free-form presentation during 3-5min. Learn the rules and exercises of sports games, their application, techniques for improving the elements of technique, developing physical abilities according to the literature indicated by the lecturer and independently acquired sources. Prepares exercises for learning the basic elements, improvement 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:
Students' active participation in practical classes (30%), written work at the end of the course (20%), presentation of their independent research work (20%), questions on the topics covered in class and game rules in an electronic test (10%), presentation of exercises to learn the basic elements and improve them (20%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of the course, students will: Students will be able to distinguish and recognise adventure sports and their definition; identify the basic concepts and effects of adventure sports and activities on physical and mental health; know the rules of these sports; understand the role of these sports in improving health; have mastered the basic exercises for learning the technical elements of the sports games taught; can name the basic technical elements of the sports games taught; can explain the basic techniques of the sports games taught; will be able to use the sports games and exercises of the sports games to develop their physical abilities.
Skills:As a result of the study course students will be able to: use the acquired knowledge in practice by participating in extreme sports and outdoor activities; apply elements of extreme sports and outdoor activities in their practice; use and apply various exercises to learn the basics of sports game technique; apply sports games in their daily activities, strengthening health and developing physical abilities; select and apply appropriate elements of technique in game situations; apply learned sports game rules in game conditions; work in a team and promote socialisation.
Competencies:Using the acquired knowledge and skills, students will be able to critically assess the suitability of activities for the client, the patient's abilities and potential risks. They will also be able to adapt physical exercises to the sport or activity. On the basis of practical and theoretical knowledge and experience, they will be able to apply sports games for health promotion, appropriate exercises for learning the elements of technique and developing physical abilities when working with their clients, use the appropriate elements of technique in game situations and know the rules.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Adventure Sports Coaching. 1st Edition by Matt Berry, Jane Lomax, Chris Hodgson. 2015
2Hodges, Larry. Table Tennis Tips: three years and 150 online tips all in one volume. Charleston, S.C.: 2014
3Miniscalco, Keith. Survival guide for coaching youth basketball. Champaign, IL: 2015
4Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience. Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer. Routledge, 2017
5Weatherford, Leonida. Rule Book of Games: Badminton. [Izdošanas vieta nav zināma]: 2018
6Rook, Stuart. 101 Multi-Skill Sports Games. Stuart Rook, Tony Charles. London: 2013
Additional Reading
1Adventure and Extreme Sports Injuries Epidemiology, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Prevention. by Omer Mei-Dan M.D., Omer Mei-Dan, Michael R. Carmont. 2013
2Adventure Therapy Theory, Research, and Practice. By Michael A. Gass, H.L. "Lee" Gillis, Keith C. Russell. Published by Routledge, 2020
3Feletti, F. (Ed.). Extreme Sports Medicine. 2017
4Lapiņš, V. Volejbols. Rīga: SIA “Izglītības soļi”, 2002. Latvijas sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija
5Rudzītis, A., Grāvītis, U. Rokasgrāmata veiksmīgam basketbola trenerim. Rīga, apgāds “Jumava”, 2008
6Research Methods in Outdoor Studies. Ed. Barbara Humberstone. Heather Prince, 2019
7Dzenis, A., Grāvītis, U., Knipše, G. un autoru kolektīvs. Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga, Jumava, 2022, 375 lpp.
8Līcis, R., Grāvītis, U., Luika, S. un autoru kolektīvs. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata. LTTC, 2015, 239 lpp
9Adventure Education An Introduction. Edited By Chris Hodgson, Matt Berry. Published by Routledge, 2011
Other Information Sources
1Coventry PA., Brown JE., Pervin J., et.al. Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: Systematic review and meta-analysis. SSM Popul Health. 2021 Oct 1;16:100934. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100934
2Gomez AT, Rao A. Adventure and Extreme Sports. Med Clin North Am. 2016 Mar;100(2):371-91. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.09.009
3MacIntyre TE., Walkin AM., Beckmann J., et.al. An Exploratory Study of Extreme Sport Athletes' Nature Interactions: From Well-Being to Pro-environmental Behavior. Front Psychol. 2019 May 28;10:1233. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01233
4Netzer NC., Rausch LK., Gatterer H., et.al. Extreme sports performance for more than a week with severely fractured sleep. Sleep Breath. 2021 Jun;25(2):951-955. doi: 10.1007/s11325-020-02172-4.
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