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Self Defence

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:07.12.2023 15:32:44
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_296LQF level:All Levels
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Social Welfare and Social Work; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Nursing Science; Sports Trainer; Psychology
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Una Veseta
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigoriņu Street, spkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)9Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes18
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)9Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes18
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
The study course provides students with theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills. The skills acquired are useful in situations where there is a high level of risk. Learners are specially prepared for different situations in which they need to protect themselves and others as well as possible when health or life is at risk. Students are introduced to the variety, history and different elements of melee combat, are shown the different special clothing and special self-defence equipment allowed in the Republic of Latvia, and are familiarised with the self-defence legislation in force in the Republic of Latvia. The difference between civilian and service close combat is explained. Students are introduced to hygiene requirements.
Objective:
To introduce students to legislation related to self-defence and practical elements of close combat. To improve physical and moral abilities, to learn self-defence as close combat skills and to strengthen health. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to execute correct kicks with the hands and feet, as well as to execute holding techniques and various throws. They are familiarised with special self-defence equipment authorised in the Republic of Latvia.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Latvia's legislation and regulations. Arrangements for the use and provision of special assets.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Types of weapons, their use and application.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Tactical handling of different situations, applications, reports, searches. Summary.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Practical introductory class. Self-defence as a help, not a threat. Guidelines for self-defence.Classes1.00auditorium
5Practical class - breaking free from grabs and leaving the line of attack.Classes1.00other
6Practical class - detention techniques and their possible variations.Classes1.00other
7Practical class - advanced training in maintenance techniques.Classes1.00other
8Practical class - advanced training in maintenance techniques.Classes1.00other
9Practical class - self-defence and melee contact combat.Classes1.00other
10Practical class - learn the primary operations with special tools (baton, handcuffs, pepper gas).Classes1.00other
11Practical class - learn the primary operations with a firearm.Classes1.00other
12Practical class and exam. Summary of possible self-defence actions and types of techniques, written test of theoretical knowledge.Classes1.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Latvia's legislation and regulations. Arrangements for the use and provision of special assets.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Types of weapons, their use and application.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Tactical handling of different situations, applications, reports, searches. Summary.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Practical introductory class. Self-defence as a help, not a threat. Guidelines for self-defence.Classes1.00auditorium
5Practical class - breaking free from grabs and leaving the line of attack.Classes1.00other
6Practical class - detention techniques and their possible variations.Classes1.00other
7Practical class - advanced training in maintenance techniques.Classes1.00other
8Practical class - advanced training in maintenance techniques.Classes1.00other
9Practical class - self-defence and melee contact combat.Classes1.00other
10Practical class - learn the primary operations with special tools (baton, handcuffs, pepper gas).Classes1.00other
11Practical class - learn the primary operations with a firearm.Classes1.00other
12Practical class and exam. Summary of possible self-defence actions and types of techniques, written test of theoretical knowledge.Classes1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Find and analyse the concept of self-defence in the legislation in force in the Republic of Latvia, indicate possible cases when the use of physical force and special means is allowed, as well as in which cases criminal liability for causing bodily harm is not incurred. Demonstrate at least three of the five correct techniques of detention. 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:
The written exam requires at least six correct answers out of ten, while the practical part requires at least three of the five detention techniques to be demonstrated accurately.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Theoretical knowledge for dealing with situations of high risk, where it is necessary to protect oneself and others when health, life or property is at risk. Ability to recognise a person in training and to perform close combat by its distinctive elements. To learn about special clothing and its importance. Know the special self-defence equipment for civilians and military personnel authorised in the Republic of Latvia. To know the legislation in force in the Republic of Latvia relating to self-defence. Understanding of the differences between civilian and service close combat. Knowledge of general hygiene requirements and of certain requirements in close combat.
Skills:To be able to link the current legislation with the theoretical knowledge base and practical elements of close combat. To be able to recognise, name and apply the various elements of self-defence, close combat. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to execute correct kicks with the hands and feet, as well as hold techniques and various throws.
Competencies:The acquired knowledge and skills are an opportunity to safely protect oneself and others, to correctly apply self-defence elements at the place of duty or in security work if necessary, to participate in the Ministry of the Interior Open Close Combat Championship.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Krimināllikums un kriminālprocesa likums
Additional Reading
1Metodiskie norādījumi “Atbrīvošanās no satvērieniem”. Rīga, IeM Veselības un sporta centrs, 2009
2Combatives. Headquarters US Department of the Army. Washington : [s.n.], 1992. 300 p.
3Z. Labalaiks, J. Dravnieks, U. Bērziņš, E. Tarasovs. Sporta instruktora rokasgrāmata karavīriem. Rīga: Fobo, 2004
4Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Jumava, 2004
5Andrē, E. Pašaizsargāšanās māksla. Džiu-džitsu. Praktiskā bibliotēka. Rīga [b.i.], 1933. 96 lpp.
6Uzbrukuma atvairīšanas un aizturēšanas taktika. Rīga: IeM Veselības un sporta centrs, 2007
7Advanced ground control and restraint. The World Kobudo Federation, 1996
8Liepiņš, A. Boksa tehnikas pamati. LSPA. Rīga : [b.i.], 1975. 58 lpp.
9Valsts policijas koledžas Profesionālās pilnveides izglītības programmas "Policijas darba pamati" un speciālās fiziskās sagatavošanas izdales materiāli
Other Information Sources
1Likums “Par policiju”, likums “Par Valsts ieņēmumu dienestu” un “Dienesta gaitas likums”