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Basics and Methodology of Self-Defense

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:19.06.2024 10:41:05
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_233LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Einars Pimenovs
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)17Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes34
Total Contact Hours36
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)17Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes34
Total Contact Hours36
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Theory of Sport, Innovative Information Communication Technologies and Methods in Sport Pedagogy, Biomechanics and Ergonomics, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, General and Age-Specific Physiology, Physiology of Physical Activities, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Environmental Health, Health Promoting Physical Activities, Foundations and Methodology of Basketball, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Football, Foundations and Methodology of Floorball, Foundations and Methodology of Handball, Foundations and Methodology of Track and Field Exercises, Foundations and Methodology of Swimming, Outdoor and Adventure Activities I, II, III, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Project Development, Sport Medicine, Professional Communication and Terminology I (English, German, Russian), Professional Communication and Terminology II (English, German, Russian), Professional Ethics, Teacher’s Placement I, II. 
Objective:
To provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about self-defence methodology, organisation and management of classes in learning elements of self-defence. To provide knowledge of peculiarities, content, principles, methods and means of organising the self-defence study process. To teach skills to use self-defence techniques; to improve physical characteristics and psychological fitness.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Information about the study course. Principles, methods and means of organising the self-defence study process (basic elements). Safety rules.Lectures1.00auditorium
2General and special warm-up in self-defence classes.Classes1.00auditorium
3General and special physical fitness in self-defence classes.Classes2.00auditorium
4Basics of technique in fight in standing position. Positions, distances and types of movement. Special exercises.Classes2.00auditorium
5Blows (front, lateral, uppercut). Connection of blows into series. Protection against blows.Classes3.00auditorium
6Kicks: front kick, kick with a knee, circular. Execution technique and protection.Classes3.00auditorium
7Pain techniques for arms, legs. Holds and getting out of them. Throws. Falling technique. Preparatory exercises.Classes2.00auditorium
8Mastering special hand-to-hand combat techniques: combines fight techniques, fighting against several persons.Classes2.00auditorium
9Mastering special hand-to-hand combat techniques: hand-to-hand combat techniques in prone position, protection against strangle holds.Classes2.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Information about the study course. Principles, methods and means of organising the self-defence study process (basic elements). Safety rules.Lectures1.00auditorium
2General and special warm-up in self-defence classes.Classes1.00auditorium
3General and special physical fitness in self-defence classes.Classes2.00auditorium
4Basics of technique in fight in standing position. Positions, distances and types of movement. Special exercises.Classes2.00auditorium
5Blows (front, lateral, uppercut). Connection of blows into series. Protection against blows.Classes3.00auditorium
6Kicks: front kick, kick with a knee, circular. Execution technique and protection.Classes3.00auditorium
7Pain techniques for arms, legs. Holds and getting out of them. Throws. Falling technique. Preparatory exercises.Classes2.00auditorium
8Mastering special hand-to-hand combat techniques: combines fight techniques, fighting against several persons.Classes2.00auditorium
9Mastering special hand-to-hand combat techniques: hand-to-hand combat techniques in prone position, protection against strangle holds.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Analysis of theoretical and methodological literature on self-defence. Promoting of physical characteristics. Preparing a special warm-up for self-defence classes. Preparing a self-defence lesson for grades 1-3, grades 4-6 and grades 7-9.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Examination: Demonstrating basic elements of self-defence technique. 2. Examination: Assessment of mastering basic elements of self-defence technique leading a self-defence lesson (practical testing). 3. The total assessment of the final examination is summative, taking into account that regular attendance of classes is at least 30% to get an assessment.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:1. Knows and understand situations for the use of self-defence techniques. 2. Knows how to act in accordance with legislation on the use of self-defence techniques.
Skills:3. Able to demonstrate safe self-defence posture, movement and cannon-ball, when falling. 4. Knows and is able to assess the situation, explains the possibilities and necessity for the use of self-defence techniques. 5. Can demonstrate and teach appropriate posture, falls from different positions on different parts of the body, as well as defensive techniques against arm and leg hits. 6. Knows self-defence techniques for avoiding and getting out of opponent’s holds and grasps, throws and strangle holds. 7. Able to demonstrate and use skills to effectively combine learning principles, methods and means by organising the learning process.
Competencies:8. Able to analyse, synthesise, and evaluate the organisation and leading of self-defence classes. 9. Able to act and provide first aid in accordance with the Latvian legislation. 10. Able to creatively organise a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies, choose study aids in learning self-defence by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values. 11. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations in the process of self-defence, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
11. Bennett, A., (ed.) (2009). Budo: The Martial Ways of Japan. Tokyo: Nippon Budokan Foundation.
22. Delavjē, F. (2007). Muskulatūras attīstīšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
33. Delavier, F., &Gundill, M. (2013). Delavier's mixed martial arts anatomy. Champaign, IL, HumanKinetics.
44. Doan, R., MacDonald, L. C., &Chepko, S. (2017). Lesson planning for middle school physical education: meeting the national standards & grade-level outcomes. Reston, Va, Shape America, Champaign, IL, HumanKinetics.
55. Iedwab, C., &Standefer, R. (2000). Martial Arts: mind and body. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
66. Kolosovs, V. (1994). Pašaizsardzības paņēmieni. Rīga: Mācību grāmata.
77. Konrads, A. (2000). Spēka attīstīšana. Rīga: LSPA.
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99. MacDonald, L. C.,Doan, R., & Chepko, S. (2017). Lesson planning for high school physical education: meeting the national standards&grade-leveloutcomes. Champaign, IL: HumanKinetics.
1010. Shirley Holt/Hale, A., & Hal, T. (2016). Lesson planning for elementary physical education: meeting the national standards & grade-level outcomes.Reston, VA : SHAPE, America Society of Health and Physical Educators, HumanKinetics.
Additional Reading
111. Микрюков, В. (2003). Каратэ.Учеб. пособие для студ. высш. учеб. заведений.Москва: Академия.
212. Туманян, Г.С. (1997). Спортивная борьба:теория, методика, организация тренировок. Учебное пособие. В 4 – х кн. Москва: Советский спорт.
313. Чумаков, Е.М. (2005). 100 уроков самбо. Москва: ФАИР-ПРЕСС.
414. Eaves, T., (2009). The Practical Guide to Athletic Training. London, UK: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
515. Krauksts, V. (2006). Integrētā treniņu teorija. Rīga: Drukātava.
616. Funakoshi, G. (2003). The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master. Trans. John Teramoto. Tokyo: Kodansha International.
717. Grasis, N. (Ed.). (2003). Trenera rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Latvijas treneru tālākizglītības centrs.
818. Grasis, N. (Ed.). (2006). Trenera rokasgrāmata-2. Rīga: Latvijas treneru tālākizglītības centrs.
919. Krauksts, V. (2006). Muskuļu trenēšanas bioloģiskie pamati. Rīga: Drukātava.
1020. Pawlett, R. (2008). The Karate Handbook. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.
1121. Židens, J. (Ed.). (2008).Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs.
1222. Захаров, Е., Карасев, А., & Сафонов, А. (1994). Энциклопедия физической подготовки. Москва: Лептос.
1323. Каштанов, Н. (2007). Каноны каратэ: формирование духовности средствами каратэ. Ростов н/д: Феникс.
1424. Харлампиев, А.Г., Гетье, А.Ф., & Градополов, К.В. (2007). Бокс - благородное искусство самозащиты. Москва: ФАИР-ПРЕСС.
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