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Sport Philosophy

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 13:34:19
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_018LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Velga Vēvere
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)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours6
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours6
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Prerequisites: general secondary education. ICT, foreign language, communication skills, knowledge in sport, history, politics, law, economics, culture.
Objective:
To improve the thinking culture of the future specialist. To develop students’ ability to judge independently – to develop critical thinking and discussion skills necessary for personal development and professional activity.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas. Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.Lectures2.00auditorium
2Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Relationship between body and mind in sport.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Relationship between sport and globalisation: Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
6Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.Lectures2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas. Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.Lectures1.50auditorium
2Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.Lectures0.50auditorium
Classes0.50auditorium
3Relationship between body and mind in sport.Classes0.50auditorium
4Relationship between sport and globalisation: Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent learning with professional, information sources. Developing independent work. Presentation. Writing an essay. Preparation for the interim assessment test, final paper.
Assessment Criteria:
The total assessment is summative: Test; Independent learning; Essay; Final paper.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Terminology of philosophy has been learned, functions, specifics, basic methodological issues and problems of philosophy have been studied.
Skills:- knows how to ask philosophical questions about a given text or problem; - knows how to evaluate, compare information, and apply logical reasoning; - capable of being tolerant in a group discussion.
Competencies:- able to formulate their opinion based on facts, examples, definitions, concepts and principles; - demonstrates the relevance of the content presented to the subject; - demonstrates the skill of structuring work logically; - demonstrates appropriate language skills.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Blekbērns, S. Domā. Neatvairāms ievads filozofijā. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Kūle M, Kūlis R. Filosofija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Sport. Ed. By McNamee M. & Morgan W.J. Routledge, 2017.
4Kūle, M. Jābūtības vārdi. Etīdes par zināšanām un vērtībām mūsdienu Latvijā. Rīga: Zinātne, 2016.
5Ryall, E. Philosophy of sport. Key questions. Bloomsbury, 2016.
6Reid H.L. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport. 2nd Edition, 2022.
7Vedins I. Zinātne un patiesība. Rīga: Zinātne, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
8Huizinga, J. Homo ludens.A study of the play element in culture. The Beacon press, 1970. (akceptējams izdevums)
9Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
10Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Sport. Ed. By McNamee M. & Morgan W.J. Routledge, 2017.
11Ryall, E. Philosophy of sport. Key questions. Bloomsbury, 2016.
12Reid H.L. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport. 2nd Edition, 2022.
Additional Reading
1Kasīrers E. Apcerējums par cilvēku. Rīga: Intelekts, 1997.
2Kūle M. Eirodzīve. Rīga: FSI, 2006.
3Stīgers M. Globalizācija. Ļoti saistošs ievads. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2008.
Other Information Sources
1The Sport Journal
2Satori
3Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
4The Sport Journal