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Contemporary Movement for Well-Being (LSPA_694)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Sports Theory
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Karīna Irita Jenaki
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Business Management; Communication Science; Dentistry; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation
Language:English, Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health care sciences and services; Health sciences; Other Sub-Branches of Health and Sports Science; Public and environmental health
Objective
The aim of the course is to learn modern forms of movement—mindful and somatic movement, dance, yoga, and outdoor activities—as a means of promoting personal psycho-emotional well-being.
Prerequisites
Specific knowledge of psychology is not necessary. The study course requires academic skills—the ability to navigate scientific literature, gather information, construct arguments, and time management abilities.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes mindful and somatic movement practices, dance, yoga and outdoor activity types that promotes psychological well-being.
Skills
1.Able to assess ones own well-being using an assessment questionnaire.
Competence
1.Based on the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the course, one develops an individual movement program for a given situation.
