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Sports History

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:19.06.2024 13:51:51
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_240LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Antra Gulbe
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)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General secondary education.
Objective:
To provide the student with the possibility to master the history of sports in chronological order, to find one’s way and analyse events in the history of sport. To promote the formation and development of students’ cognition processes. To promote an active life approach, in learning and analysis of historical situations and problems. 
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Origins of sport in Greece and conducting of the Ancient Olympic Games.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Sports in medieval towns and countryside Physical activity in the lives of knights and Vikings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Sport in the Modern Age. Formation of sports systems in England, France, Germany, the United States of America and Austria.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Formation of sports associations in Latvia. Achievements of Latvian athletes.Classes2.00auditorium
6Examination work in the study course.Classes1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Conditions for the emergence of sport. Explanation of terms and concepts. Physical activity in ancient Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt. Requirements for learning the study courses.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
2Origins of sport in Greece and conducting of the Ancient Olympic Games.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
3Sports in medieval towns and countryside Physical activity in the lives of knights and Vikings.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
4Sport in the Modern Age. Formation of sports systems in England, France, Germany, the United States of America and Austria.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Formation of sports associations in Latvia. Achievements of Latvian athletes.Classes2.00auditorium
6Examination work in the study course.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1. To collect 30 important facts in a table on the development of an athletic discipline from its origins to the present day, arranging facts chronologically, at least 10 facts regarding the most striking events in Latvia. To specify the source of information for each fact. 2. To conduct a survey of LASE graduates, summarise the information obtained in a presentation. 3. To prepare a presentation – a quiz on the development of an athletic discipline (10 questions).
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria of learning outcomes: 1. Purposeful activity in seminars and practical classes – 30%  2. Independent work performed by the student when preparing for practical management of study activities and other examinations – 50% 3. Tests of acquired knowledge and skills – 20%
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:2. Objective and subjective conditions for the emergence of sport.
Skills:2. To critically assess historical events and personalities in sport in different periods of time (pre-history, history, ancient times, new times).
Competencies:3. Able to critically evaluate and substantiate the achievements of Latvian athletes in sports and their impact on the development of sports in Latvia. 4. Achievements of Latvian athletes in sports and their impact on the development of sports in Latvia.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
11. Čika, V., & Gubiņš, G. (1970). Latvijas sporta vēsture (1918-1944). Amerikas latviešu apvienības fiziskās audzināšanas un sporta birojs.
22. Jansone, R., & Gulbe, A. (2006). Materiāli par sporta vēsturi un Olimpisko izglītību.Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga, LSPA.
33. Latvijas olimpiskā vēsture: no Stokholmas līdz Soltleiksitijai. (2003). Rīga, LOK.
44. Latvijas sporta lepnums 100: personības, notikumi, procesi. (2018). Rīga, Latvijas Sporta muzejs.
55. Latvijas sporta vēsture. (1995). Rīga, Latvijas izglītības fonds.
66. Paegle, L. (1991). Ievads vēsturē. Rīga, Zvaigzne.
77. Pasaules vēsture. 1.daļa. Senie laiki. (1997). Rīga, Raka.
88. Rubenis, A. Senās Grieķijas dzīve un kultūra. (1994). Rīga, Zvaigzne.
99. Upelniece, I. (2000). Fiziskā audzināšana Latvijā (19.gs.vidus-1940.g.). Rīga, Raka.
Additional Reading
110. Кун, Л. (1982). Всеобщая история физической культуры и спорта. Москва, Физкультура и спорт.
211. Столбов, В. (1989). История физической культуры. Москва, Просещение.
312. Džifords, K. (2004). Olimpiskās spēles. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
413. Grēviņa, A. (1995). Viduslaiku pilis. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
514. Hūnolds, T. (2007). Olimpiskās spēles: visas spēles no senākajiem laikiem līdz mūsdienām: uzvaras, traģēdijas, rekordi. Rīga: Jumava.
615. Kūla, A. (1995). Bruņinieki: Palīgs vēsturē. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.
716. Oksleids, K. (2000). Olimpiskās spēles. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC.