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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Agita Ābele
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Pedagogy; Psychology; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy

Objective

Encourage students to acquire knowledge of the nature, problem and manifestations of pedagogical psychology in the activities of specialists in the field of sport today, promoting the development of awareness of the possibilities for applying the knowledge of pedagogical psychology in today’s practical activities of a sports specialist with athletes of different age, gender, motivation, sports and sports preparedness level and students of movement activity classes.

Prerequisites

1st year of studies has been acquired at the level of short cycle higher education in sports science, or study courses have been acquired in general, developmental psychology and general pedagogy.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understanding the concept of pedagogical psychology, key paradigms, methodological principles of teaching and learning, and challenges in the field of sport.

Skills

1.Understanding motivation, individualisation and differentiation in sports pedagogy and in the activities of a sports specialist.

Competence

1.Is able to analyse and discuss the pedagogical activity approaches of a modern sports specialist and modern learning opportunities for students of different ages and levels of preparedness.