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Basics and Didactics of Basketball

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:22.08.2024 10:40:35
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_011LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Aleksandrs Astafičevs
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)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)29Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes58
Total Contact Hours60
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)9Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes18
Total Contact Hours20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
The level of knowledge and skills should correspond to the general secondary education standard in sports.
Objective:
Learning of the methodology of teaching the foundations of basketball by promoting raising the level of knowledge and skills of students for teaching athletic disciplines in general education schools in the content of sports classes, in the amount specified in the education standard.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introductory lecture: objectives and tasks of the study course, safety rules in basketball classes, history of basketball, basketball today.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Teaching the basketball player’s body technique without a ball: posture, lunges, turns on the spot and while moving, backward run, stopping while running, jumps. To teach ball catching, underarm passes, catching them. To teach a two hand chest pass, catching it while standing.Classes1.00other
3To teach posture and movement in defence. To improve zig-zag passes.Classes1.00other
4Basketball rules and referee signals: test of knowledge.Classes1.00other
5Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
6To teach dribble, starting dribble and stopping after dribble. To improve body technique without a ball: posture, lunges, turns on the spot and while moving, backward run, stopping while running, jumps.Classes1.00other
7To teach a one hand throw from a spot, free throws. To improve dribble.Classes1.00other
8Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
9To teach a two hand chest pass and catching it while counter running. To improve a one hand throw from a spot and free throws.Classes1.00other
10To teach a one hand overhead shot off the dribble. To improve a two hand chest pass and catching it while counter running.Classes1.00other
11Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
12To teach dribble with change of speed and direction. To improve a one hand overhead shot off the dribble.Classes1.00other
13To teach a hook lay up. To improve dribble with change of speed and direction.Classes1.00other
14Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
15To teach a pass and a one hand overhead shot with a hold. To improve a hook lay up.Classes1.00other
16To teach a one hand overhead shot after catching a ball while running. To improve a pass and a one hand overhead shot with a hold.Classes1.00other
17Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
18To teach fooling passes with the participation of two or more players. To improve a one hand overhead shot after catching a ball while running.Classes1.00other
19To teach how to snatch out the ball and hit out the ball.Classes1.00other
20Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
21To teach concentrated man to man defence. To teach fooling actions when starting dribble and one on one game.Classes1.00other
22Pedagogical placement.Classes2.00other
23Passing tests.Classes1.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introductory lecture: objectives and tasks of the study course, safety rules in basketball classes, history of basketball, basketball today.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Teaching the basketball player’s body technique without a ball: posture, lunges, turns on the spot and while moving, backward run, stopping while running, jumps. To teach ball catching, underarm passes, catching them. To teach a two hand chest pass, catching it while standing.Classes0.50other
3To teach posture and movement in defence. To improve zig-zag passes.Classes0.50other
4Basketball rules and referee signals: test of knowledge.Classes0.50other
5Pedagogical placement.Classes0.50other
6To teach dribble, starting dribble and stopping after dribble. To improve body technique without a ball: posture, lunges, turns on the spot and while moving, backward run, stopping while running, jumps.Classes0.50other
7To teach a one hand throw from a spot, free throws. To improve dribble.Classes0.50other
8Pedagogical placement.Classes0.25other
9To teach a two hand chest pass and catching it while counter running. To improve a one hand throw from a spot and free throws.Classes0.50other
10To teach a one hand overhead shot off the dribble. To improve a two hand chest pass and catching it while counter running.Classes0.50other
12To teach dribble with change of speed and direction. To improve a one hand overhead shot off the dribble.Classes0.50other
13To teach a hook lay up. To improve dribble with change of speed and direction.Classes0.50other
15To teach a pass and a one hand overhead shot with a hold. To improve a hook lay up.Classes0.50other
16To teach a one hand overhead shot after catching a ball while running. To improve a pass and a one hand overhead shot with a hold.Classes0.50other
17Pedagogical placement.Classes0.50other
18To teach fooling passes with the participation of two or more players. To improve a one hand overhead shot after catching a ball while running.Classes0.50other
19To teach how to snatch out the ball and hit out the ball.Classes0.50other
21To teach concentrated man to man defence. To teach fooling actions when starting dribble and one on one game.Classes0.50other
22Pedagogical placement.Classes0.25other
23Passing tests.Classes0.50other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To independently improve knowledge of basketball rules and referee signals, development of a training methodical plan-notes and independent work in a gym for improvement of technique methods.
Assessment Criteria:
The total assessment is summative: Leading a class; Practical regulations; Basketball rules and referee signals (test); Participation in competitions.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. Knows the classification of basketball technique and tactical methods. 2. Knows the methodology for teaching basketball techniques and tactics – teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports classes. 3. Knows basketball game rules and referee signals. 4. Knows the formative, summative assessment type, as well as self-assessment approach in learning basketball technique exercises and their performance.
Skills:5. Able to demonstrate basketball technique teaching and improvement exercises. 6. Able to plan class notes for using basketball exercises, teaching and improvement of technique methods. 7. Knows how to use basketball game rules within a practical game. 8. Able to practically use basketball technique methods.
Competencies:9. Can realise theoretical knowledge in practice, choosing independently appropriate exercises for teaching and improvement, determining the performance dosage and appropriate methodology. 10. To implement the form and content of sports classes in accordance with the basic safety principles. 11. Able to establish clear performance and growth assessment criteria and testing methods for students.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Rudzītis A., Grāvītis U. Rokasgrāmata veiksmīgam basketbola trenerim. Rīga: Jumava, 2008., 169 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Spunde A. Rudzītis A. Basketbola spēles vienkāršoti noteikumi. Rīga: LSPA, 2015.
3Euro league
4FIBA - The Basketball Channel
5Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
6FIBA - The Basketball Channel
7Euro league
Other Information Sources
1Basket
2FIBA
3Basketbola skola
4Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5FIBA