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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Žermēna Vazne
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

Provide students with knowledge of the theoretical basics of physical activity psychology and develop the ability to analyse psychological factors affecting engagement in physical activity and health-enhancing behaviour at different stages of age. The course promotes the ability to use physical activity psychology knowledge professionally in the sports and health learning process, promoting pupils’ motivation, psychological wellbeing, health-enhancing behaviour and sustainable physical activity habits.

Prerequisites

knowledge of pedagogy and psychology

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the theoretical basics of physical activity psychology and explains the role of psychological factors in promoting physical activity and health-enhancing behaviour.

Skills

1.Analyse scientific research and interpret evidence-based information on the psychology of physical activity and its application in the educational environment.

Competence

1.Assess the impact of psychological factors on the involvement of pupils in physical activities and health-enhancing behaviour by making professionally reasoned decisions.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher)7BachelorRequired
Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher) 7BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher) 9BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher) 9BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports and health teacher) 9BachelorRequired
Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health, physical activity and security (sports, health and national defense teacher) 9BachelorRequired