Social-Emotional Learning

About Study Course

Department: Department of Sports Theory

ECTS:3

Course supervisor:Gundega Ulme

Study type:Part-Time, Full time

Course level:All levels

Target audience:Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer

Language:Latvian

Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time

Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports

Objective

Understand the importance and practical application of social-emotional learning in all levels of education by applying the five SEL competencies and creating a relationship-oriented learning environment.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge in pedagogy and educational psychology, understanding of teaching and learning processes in the context of diversity and inclusive education, as well as skills to organize and manage a student-centred learning environment and to assess students’ learning and behavioural characteristics.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain the SEM model and the five social and emotional learning competencies (SELCs) and their relevance to sport pedagogy.

Skills

1.The competences of the SEM have been intentionally developed, creating a relationship-oriented study environment.

Competence

1.Recognises your emotions, thoughts and values and how they affect an individual’s behaviour.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher)	1	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher)	1	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga
Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher)	1	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga
Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher)	1	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher)	1	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Sports and education specialist (sports coach)	3	All levels	Required	Gundega Ulme, Gunita Tālberga