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About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Aija Kļaviņa
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

To plan such inclusive sports education study experience, which promotes the implementation of an inclusive educational environment and prepares specialists for the achievement of individual educational objectives of students with special educational needs. Interdisciplinary cooperation in inclusive education while cooperating with other specialists implementing PE/APE.

Prerequisites

Study courses mastered: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, Educational Psychology for Teachers, Management of Educational Institution, Civil Protection, State Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities, Student-Centred Approach in Adapted Physical Activities, Assessment Methods in Adapted Physical Activities, Content of Adapted Physical Activity Programmes, Principles of Ergonomics and Safety in Sport Classes, Functional Limitations and Physical Exercise, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, General and Age-Specific Physiology and/or Adapted Physical Activities for Students with Mental Development Disorders, APA for Students with Sensory Development Disorders, APA for Students with Behavioural, Learning Disorders and Autism.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. About cooperation with other specialists implementing PE/APE.
2. About cooperation with health care and rehabilitation specialists (for example, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist) with representatives of sports and recreation services for the disabled.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of cooperation with other persons caring for students with SENs.

Skills

1.4. To cooperate with health care and rehabilitation specialists (for example, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychologist) in the planning and implementation of IEP for students with SENs.
5. To cooperate with parents or guardians of students with SENs. To communicate and cooperate with relevant disability organisations in the neighbourhood to find out about cooperation opportunities (e.g. with the Special Olympics, local sports clubs, with non-governmental organisations).

Competence

1.6. To establish professional cooperation to improve the quality of teaching strategies used for students with SENs in a sports and health class.