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About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Credit points / ECTS:1.33 / 2
Course supervisor:Agita Ābele
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sports Science

Objective

To provide students with knowledge about the theoretical foundations of management psychology; To promote the practical application of theoretical knowledge in business in the sports environment;
To deepen understanding of the psychological aspects of human resources management and the creation of an efficient team.

Prerequisites

The 1st level of higher education or an academic Bachelor’s degree in sports science has been obtained, or study courses in Social and Communication Psychology, Management Theory have been mastered.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1. Knows the course of the management process and leadership theories in psychology;
2. Knows motivation theories and decision-making processes;
3. Knows and understands group development theories and the psychological peculiarities of managing them.

Skills

1. Understands and knows how to analyse and apply knowledge of motivation theories as a sports coach and manager.
2. Able to analyse the impact of communicative and socio-psychological factors on professional aspects in a sports team.

Competence

1. Knows how to develop a plan to build an effective team in the field of sport.
2. Knows how to apply conflict resolution and discussion methods in a sports team/group.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science, SpZ 7Bachelor’sLimited choiceAgita Ābele
Sports science, SpZNn 7Bachelor’sLimited choiceAgita Ābele
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science, SpZNn 8Bachelor’sLimited choice