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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Kalvis Ciekurs
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports

Objective

Create an idea of the types of skating, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, hiking and the basics of parkour, learn the basics of cross-country skiing, the basics of alpine skiing techniques, the basics of skating techniques, the technical elements of parkour and the basics of hiking, thus attracting students to various outdoor activities. Provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills and skills in the methodology of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, skating, parkour and hiking, organisation of outdoor activities in work with students of different ages and genders.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of short-cycle programmes in general educational basic theoretical and practical courses of sector 1.st.g. Knowledge of English is required at a sufficient level to read industry literature and guide course terminology in English.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire knowledge by applying interdisciplinarity with the study course in human functioning to the development of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, parkour and hiking in Latvia and the world, terminology, its role in increasing human physical activity, maintaining and restoring health.

Skills

1.The completion of the study course will enable the student to apply the acquired skills on the types of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, parkour and hiking, practically applying them according to the styles and types of skiing travel, the overhanging element and the types of hiking depending on the distance terrain and exposure to the external environment; use them as a means of active rest and physical fitness in terms of human functioning.

Competence

1.Successful completion of the study course will enable the student to acquire competences by applying them to cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, parkour elements, explaining their necessity and needs under different conditions from the point of view of human functioning.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports and education specialist (sports coach)2First levelLimited choice
Health care sports specialist2First levelLimited choice