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Entrepreneurship in Health Sports

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:36:55
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_293LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Economics; Other economic and management sub-sectorsTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Anita Kokarēviča
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
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)12Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures24
Classes (count)20Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes40
Total Contact Hours64
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)10Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes20
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Secondary school level in basic economics, mathematics and statistics.
Objective:
To develop understanding of the key issues facing the economy, both at micro and macro level, and to promote the acquisition of basic knowledge of the importance of entrepreneurship in the economy, business forms, legal aspects, work organization and financial planning.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The main goals and problems of economics. Production resources, factors. Characteristics of economic systems.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
2 Market mechanism. Demand and supply.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Nature and functions of business. Determinants of business form. Legislation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Advantages of business planning. Analysis of internal and external environmental factors. Business model. Business plan. The importance of innovation in business.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes3.00auditorium
5Introduction to Accounting. Financial accounting, management accounting. Annual report of the company, its components (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, management report).Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Analysis of company financial ratios. Risk management. Decision-making.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
7Introduction to record keeping. Record keeping terms. Regulations.Lectures0.50auditorium
8Legal force of the document. Development of documents, design.Lectures1.50auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
9Management document systemLectures1.00auditorium
Classes3.00auditorium
10General rules and framework of labor law. Designing employment legal relations. Timekeeping. Classifier of professions, link with education. Regulated professions. The difference between employment contracts from company, carrier, author, etc. contracts.Lectures2.00auditorium
11Recruitment of employees and related aspects of the Labor Law.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes3.00auditorium
12Legal principles of establishing, amending and terminating employment relations.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
2 Market mechanism. Demand and supply.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Nature and functions of business. Determinants of business form. Legislation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Advantages of business planning. Analysis of internal and external environmental factors. Business model. Business plan. The importance of innovation in business.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
5Introduction to Accounting. Financial accounting, management accounting. Annual report of the company, its components (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, management report).Classes1.00auditorium
7Introduction to record keeping. Record keeping terms. Regulations.Lectures0.50auditorium
8Legal force of the document. Development of documents, design.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes1.50auditorium
9Management document systemClasses1.00auditorium
10General rules and framework of labor law. Designing employment legal relations. Timekeeping. Classifier of professions, link with education. Regulated professions. The difference between employment contracts from company, carrier, author, etc. contracts.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Recruitment of employees and related aspects of the Labor Law.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
12Legal principles of establishing, amending and terminating employment relations.Classes0.50auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Participation in lectures and seminars, individual work with teaching materials and literary sources, preparation of presentations on course topics.
Assessment Criteria:
Cumulative final grade, consisting of 50% independent work and 50% exam. In order for the student to be allowed to take the exam, the independent works must have a successful evaluation. Taking the exam is mandatory to receive a final grade. The assessment of independent works does not increase the final assessment in case of an unsuccessful exam.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will know and understand the essence of the basic issues of economics and business, the role of the state in the economy, will be able to present the main economic goals and problems, will be able to name the main legislative acts that regulate business, explain the need for accounting of economic activity, define the basic principles of accounting, name and describe the types of business risks. After completing the study course, students are aware of the essence of labor legal relations, understand the general concepts of labor law, students know where to turn to protect their interests in the field of labor law. In record keeping, knowledge and understanding of the classification of record keeping documents, the general requirements for drawing up record keeping documents, the legal force of documents, the circulation and archiving of documents, electronic document systems and types of electronic documents, the language of documents and record keeping, as well as the development of various documents have been acquired peculiarities.
Skills:Students will be able to compare common and different micro and macro economics, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of economic systems, analyze the behavior of market subjects, compare economic indicators of Latvia and other countries, explain the role of the state in economy, advantages and disadvantages, preparation of business plan, SWOT and PEST analysis. After completing the study course, students understand the labor law and the terms of the employment contract. Students will be able to work independently with documents on the establishment of employment legal relations and with various documents developed in accordance with general record-keeping requirements and the requirements set out in the labor law.
Competencies:Using the acquired knowledge, students will be able to evaluate the Latvian banking system, tax policy and budget, logically formulate and explain the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the socio-economic situation in the country, evaluate the business environment in Latvia and the role of the state in promoting entrepreneurship, evaluate the effectiveness of control methods, analyze the company's financial indicators, evaluate risks, as well as make decisions for their mitigation and prevention.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Nešpors V. 2015. Mikroekonomikas teorijas pamati. Rīga: RTU, 244 lpp
2Bikse V. 2020. Makroekonomika. Liepāja: LiePa, 269 lpp
3Leibus I. 2019. Uzņēmuma darbības uzsākšana, grāmatvedība un nodokļi. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 176 lpp.
4LR Komerclikums.
5V.Slaidiņa, I.Skultāne. Darba tiesības. (Papildinātais izdevums). Rīga, 2017. (RSU bibliotēkā neesoši avoti tiek pievienoti e-studijām elektroniskā versijā)
Additional Reading
1Kjells G. H., Alsiņa R. 2019. Biznesa ekonomika 3.izd. Rīga: RTU, 603 lpp.
2Šteinbuka I. (zin. red.) 2021. Latvijas tautsaimniecība pandēmijas ēnā un pēckrīzes izrāviena iespējas = Latvian Economy in the Shadow of Pandemic and Opportunities of the Post-Crisis Recovery. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 360 lpp.
3Babris S. u.c. 2020. LEAN risinājumi efektīvākam biznesam. Rīga: Madris, 192.lpp.
4Zelmenis D. 2019. Valsts loma tirgus ekonomikā, Rīga: RSU, 318 lpp.
5Drukers P. F. 2014. Efektīvs vadītājs. Rīga: Zoldnera izdevniecība, 224 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1Biznesa skices
2Uzņēmēja rokasgrāmata
3http://www.em.gov.lv/
4http://www.fm.gov.lv/
5https://www.vid.gov.lv
6https://www.vestnesis.lv
7https://lvportals.lv
8http://www.vdi.gov.lv