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About Study Course

ECTS:4
Course supervisor:Inta Bula-Biteniece
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

Provide basic knowledge of the concepts of disability and individual differences in functioning. Provide knowledge of theoretical models of disability/functional limitations, adaptations, modifications, terminological explanations of support collateral. Provide knowledge of adaptation, inclusion and teaching in adapted physical activity (PFA). Provide knowledge of the PFA’s long-term role in ensuring quality of life.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic principles of pedagogy and educational psychology, human anatomy and development. Skills to plan, implement and evaluate the learning process according to individual needs of learners. Competence to adapt physical activity to different target groups, choose appropriate learning and assessment methods, promote an inclusive learning environment and engage with learners, their families and other specialists.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understand and explain comprehensive and sport-specific knowledge of the theoretical basics, legal relationships, methodological principles and approaches based on scientific literature of tailored physical exercise.

Skills

1.Adapt the training process for sports and health education to learners with special educational needs by selecting and implementing training methods and means appropriate to individual needs.

Competence

1.Independently evaluate the mobility and physical abilities of students with special educational needs (SEN) by selecting and applying physical exercises, loads and teaching methods appropriate to individual needs.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist) 3First levelLimited choice