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About Study Course

Department: Academy of Sports
ECTS:5
Course supervisor:Žermēna Vazne
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 provide students with knowledge of basic theories of educational psychology and contemporary knowledge by developing the skills to analyse the legalities of students’ cognitive, emotional and social development, to evaluate scientific research and to use the principles of educational psychology justifiably in pedagogical activities, creating a safe, inclusive and motivating learning environment

Prerequisites

Pedagogical guidelines, teaching and learning skills.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.. Describes the legal relationship between cognitive, emotional and social development of children and young people in the context of educational psychology.

Skills

1.Analyse and critically evaluate the latest scientific research in education psychology by formulating reasoned conclusions.

Competence

1.Assess students’ individual development and learning needs by planning psychologically justified pedagogical activity.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports and education specialist (preschool sports teacher) 2First levelRequired
Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist) 2First levelRequired