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Athletics at School

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 11:38:27
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_094LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Sandra Škutāne
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)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours20
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Study course – Foundations and Didactics of Track and Field, Pre-School and School Sport Didactics, Basics of Training Theory (Children and Adolescents), Sports Physiology, Theory of Sport.
Objective:
To enable students to learn in depth the teaching of track and field exercises in primary school, the teaching methodology in basic and secondary school included in the state basic education standard and the general secondary education standard in the subject “Sport”. School 2030.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in primary school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Lectures1.00other
2Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in basic school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Lectures1.00other
3Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in secondary school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Classes1.00other
4Methodology of organising track and field competitions.Classes1.00other
5Methodology of judging track and field competitions. Test work.Classes1.00other
6Methodology of teaching running and relay running. Developing speed using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes1.00other
7Methodology of teaching long jump disciplines. Developing rapid force using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes1.00other
8Methodology of teaching high jump disciplines. Developing strength using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes1.00other
9Methodology of teaching throwing disciplines. Developing endurance using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes1.00other
10Examination.Classes1.00other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in primary school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Lectures0.50other
2Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in basic school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Lectures0.50other
3Didactics of track and field exercises and disciplines in secondary school according to the state general secondary education standard in the study subject “Sport”.Classes0.50other
4Methodology of organising track and field competitions.Classes0.50other
5Methodology of judging track and field competitions. Test work.Classes0.50other
6Methodology of teaching running and relay running. Developing speed using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes0.50other
7Methodology of teaching long jump disciplines. Developing rapid force using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes0.50other
8Methodology of teaching high jump disciplines. Developing strength using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes0.50other
9Methodology of teaching throwing disciplines. Developing endurance using track and field exercises in a sports lesson.Classes1.00other
10Examination.Classes1.00other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
In independent learning, the student studies special literature, prepares homework in development of physical properties, preparation of a sports lesson plan and trains to perform track and field exercises, improving his/her movement skills, as well as teaches the performance of exercises in practice to other students, is able to see inaccuracies in movement performance and correct them. Watches track and field competitions on TV and on site, gets acquainted with the organisation, judging of competitions. In the test work, corrects a competition protocol on the basis of independently acquired knowledge.
Assessment Criteria:
For mastering the study course, the student receives a differentiated assessment. The final assessment is entered in the record book in a 10-point grading system in accordance with the LASE requirements. To get a positive assessment for the study course, the total assessment should sum up to at least 4 (minimum level). If the student’s sum of points is less than four, the test should be retaken. The student receives assessment by summing up the number of points, assessing knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of individual tasks (independent works, productive activity during practical classes, attitude, student’s individual development dynamics). For a student to get a successful assessment, the following will be assessed: Knowledge (50%) Skills (20%) Development dynamics (20%) Attitude (10%)
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. To choose and teach track and field exercises in grades 1-12, movement, walking, moving objects, overcoming obstacles. 2. Applying basic principles of didactics, to teach track and field exercises and apply them to develop physical characteristics according to sensitive periods in grades 1-12.
Skills:3. To choose and teach track and field exercises in grades 1-12, movement, walking, moving objects, overcoming obstacles. 4. Applying basic principles of didactics, to teach track and field exercises and apply them to develop physical characteristics according to sensitive periods in grades 1-12. 5. 5. Able to vary the use of track and field exercises according to the environmental situation and specific situation.
Competencies:Acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and competences in the qualification of a track and field coach.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētika. 2016.
2Avotiņa I., Škutāne S. Stafetes no sporta zāles līdz stadionam. Rīga: LSPA, 2015.
3Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētikas pamati 1.daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2015.
4Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētikas pamati 2.daļa. Rīga: LSPA, 2015
5Erdmanis H., Avotiņa I., Lupiks A. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi fiziskajā audzināšanā sākumskolā. 1998 (akceptējams izdevums)
6Erdmanis H., Avotiņa I. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi pamatskolā. 1997 (akceptējams izdevums)
7Erdmanis H. Vieglatlētikas vingrinājumi vidusskolā. 1997 (akceptējams izdevums)
8IAAF
9Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
10IAAF
Additional Reading
1Jansone R., Krauksts V. Sporta izglītības didaktika skolā. Rīga: RaKa, 2006.
2Škutāne S., Avotiņa I. Skriešanas ABC – skrējēju speciālie vingrinājumi/Sports teorijā un praksē, 4.speciālizlaidums// Sports 2015, 34 – 37.lpp.
3Gailis M. Vieglatlētikas sacensību organizēšana un tiesāšanas metodika. Rīga: LSPA, 2003. 27.lpp.
4Bernhards V., Zaula Dz. Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā, 1998
5Bernhards V., Zaula Dz. Pirmie soļi vieglatlētikā 2.daļa, 2004
6Staģis A. Latvijas vieglatlētika 100 gados, 1997
7Ošiņš I. Latvijas olimpiskais zelts, sudrabs, bronza. 2008
8Jansone R., Fernāte A., Bula – Biteniece I. Sporta pedagoģija vakar, šodien, rīt. Rīga: RaKa, 2016
9II studiju gada burtnīca vieglatlētikā. Rīga: LSPA, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
10III Studiju gada burtnīca vieglatlētikā. Rīga: LSPA, 2000. (akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1LAT-ATHLETICS
2Noskrien
3Skriesim
4VISC
5SKOLA2030