Basics and Methodology of Skiing (LSPA_227)
About Study Course
Objective
Mastering of main movements of outdoor activities – skiing, participating in and leading safe health promoting outdoor winter activities, which are the basis for strengthening physical health, mastering experience, knowledge and skills. Tools and movement methods according to the situation, for identification and prevention of risks choosing personal supplies for yourself and others.
Prerequisites
Study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Management of Educational Institution, Theory of Sport, Innovative Information Communication Technologies and Methods in Sport Pedagogy, Biomechanics and Ergonomics, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, Quantitative Research in Sport and Health Education, Nutrition, Pre-School Sport Paedagogy, 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 Self-Defence, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Project Management, 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, III.
Learning outcomes
1. Planning, organising and leading cross-country skiing study process and classes.
2. Methods, techniques and aids following an individualised approach according to age, gender and level of development.
3. Skiing classes and activities observing safety regulations and outdoor environmental factors.
4. Preparation of cross-country skiing equipment for sports classes and events based on outdoor environmental conditions and material and technical support.
5. Different teaching methods, forms and technologies in study work and consistency between the objectives of the class, the aids used and learning outcomes.
6. To demonstrate state pre-school education guidelines, the requirements of the state basic education standard and the state secondary education standard in the field of studies concerning the content of skiing.
7. Skiing materials and technical equipment – equipment, clothing, footwear, their choice, preparation and maintenance.
8. To prepare the plan and content of skiing lessons and events, on the structure of skiing movement types, the teaching methodology of movement types.
9. To evaluate the rules and organisation of the safety and measures of the study process.
10. In an individual approach, to choose the content of the class according to the age and learning peculiarities of pupils.
11. To assess the pupil’s achievements and personality growth.
12. Ability to plan an interdisciplinary and individualised learning process at all stages of education.
13. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate the pedagogical aids, methods, techniques and aids used, their compliance with the abilities of pupils and education goals in diverse health-promoting skiing activities.
14. To take responsibility for classes and safety of events.
15. Ability to provide feedback in the assessment of both the pupil and their activities.
16. Able to creatively choose study aids by integrating health and safety content, other subject areas, transversal skills and values.
17. Able to identify security hazards and risks in different environments and situations in skiing, take preventive safety measures, choosing the most appropriate problem-solving strategies.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher), VMSNz | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher), VASNz | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher), VMSN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher), VMS | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher), VAS | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | ||
| Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher), VASN | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
