1. Brivibas gatve 333 Riga, LV-1006, LATVIA Email: akademija@lspa.lv Website: www.lspa.lvwww.lspa.lv Erasmus Code: LVRIGA06 Latvian Academy of Sport Education

2. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION REPUBLIC OF LATVIA LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA FACT SHEET ON LATVIA Population: in 2010: 2 261 294 Urban: 68% Rural:32% Ethnic composition: 59.3% Latvian, 27.8% Russian, 3.6% Belorussian, 2.5% Ukrainian, 2.4% Polish, 1.3% Lithuanian, 3.1% other nationalities Most Common Foreign Languages: English, Russian, and German More information in the Latvian Institute website: http://www.li.lv

3. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION The Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) is located in Riga, the capital of Latvia, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

4. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION Students: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral study programmes Sport Science, Health Care – 1500 Academic staff: University teachers - 73 Researchers – 6 Total = 79

5. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION LASE - the main higher education institution in Latvia which offers education programs in many fields of sport. LASE offers accredited education programs, trains certified specialists to work in institutions and organizations in the field of education and sport. LASE Diploma is recognized in the countries of Europe, SNG and the world.

6. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION LASE students have opportunities to train and participate in competitions, representing the Academy on the Latvia and the world level in the chosen kind of sport. LASE students and graduates are now top athletes, champions of Europe and the world, аs well as famous businessmen, a.o.

7. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION XXII Winter Olympic GamesParticipants 13 LASE present students 17 graduates of LASE: trainers, medical and technical staff, heads of the Olympic delegation (among them also LASE academic staff)

8. LATVIAN ACADEMY OF SPORT EDUCATION LASE offers also study possibilities for those who do not want to excel so much in sport, but who prefer to facilitate peoples health as a physical education teacher, a recreation (active tourism) specialist, a sport manager or a physiotherapeut

9. STUDY PROGRAMS First level professional First level professional program Education and Sport Specialist provides professional qualification: sport trainer Studies last for 4 semesters (120 ECTS) Tuition fee (per year): 1500 EUR (1950 USD) program

10. STUDY PROGRAMS Professional Bachelor study Full time studies for 8 semesters, professional Bachelor degree in Sport Science (240 ECTS) and 2 of the following qualifications: a sports (physical education) teacher and a sports manager; a senior coach (trainer) and a sports manager; a recreation (active tourism) specialist and a sports teacher; a recreation specialist and a senior coach. Tuition fee (per year): 2000 EUR (2600 USD) program Sport Science

11. STUDY PROGRAMS Professional Bachelor study Full time studies for 8 semesters, professional Bachelor degree in Health Care (240 ECTS) and the qualification: physiotherapeut with specialization in sport field. Tuition fee (per year): 3200 EUR (4320 USD) program Physiotherapy

12. STUDY PROGRAMS Professional Master study Professional Master degree in Sport Science and education and sport specialty with the qualification: a sports (physical education) teacher, a senior coach, a sports manager or a recreation specialist. Studies last for 3.5 semesters, 97.5 ECTS Tuition fee (per year): 2000 EUR (2600 USD) program Sport Science

13. STUDY PROGRAMS Professional Master study Professional Master study program Health Care Specialist in Sports Field (Physiotherapy); Provides Master degree in Health Care and the qualification: Sport physiotherapeut or Specialist of adapted physical activities in recreation. program in Health Care Studies last for 4 semesters. Tuition fee (per year): 3000 EUR (4050 USD)

14. STUDY PROGRAMS Doctoral study program Provides the scientific degree – PhD in Sport Science Studies last for 7 semesters, 216 ECTS Tuition fee (per year): 2000 EUR (2600 USD) Sport Science

15. LASE SCIENTIFIC AND METHODICAL PUBLICATIONS

16. STUDY DEPARTMENTS 5 theoretical departments Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry Informatics and biomechanics Management and communication science Sport and training theories, pedagogy and psychology Sport medicine and physiotherapthy

17. STUDY DEPARTMENTS 6 practical departments: Track and field athletics Gymnastics Swimming Sport games Heavy athletics, boxing, wrestling Skiing, orienteering, tourism and recreation

18. FOREIGN STUDENTS Erasmus mobility programme Bilateral agreements with 28 European sports universities Students from Spain, Portugal, Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, a.o. countries

19. Good English proficiency, completed secondary education, university eligibility in home country, age 18 or older. An applicant should send the following documents by post: Completed application form; Curriculum Vitae - Resume (applying for Masters or Doctoral study program: including scientific publications, participation in scientific conferences, in-service training and seminars); Official copy of the certificate of secondary education and mark register with translation in English; Official copy of the latest graduation certificate (applying for Masters or Doctoral study program) with translation in English ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

20. Medical report – general conclusion by the doctor, stating that the applicant is practically healthy and can study in professional program in sport including physical load; stamp, signature, text clearly readable in English or Latvian language (if applying for undergraduate study programs); Official copy of the English or Latvian language certificate; Copy of passport (all pages including EMPTY pages); 4 photos (3 x 4 cm or 1.18 x 1.57 in); Recommendation (applying for Doctoral study program – preferable). For contacts: www.lspa.lv; Ms Iveta Boge, International Study Coordinator, e-mail: Iveta.Boge@lspa.lv, tel.: +371 67799527www.lspa.lv Iveta.Boge@lspa.lv

21. Motto of our Alma Mater : education based on innovations combined study and research work creative and open study, research and environment