1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. recreational philosophy and basics of development;
1.2. scientific research in recreation, concept of recreational education;
1.3. nature of recreation and implementation basics;
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. basics of law;
2.2. global recreation geography;
2.3. basics of recreation business;
2.4. presentation of a recreational product;
2.5. basics of accounting and financial planning.
2.6. basics of document management ;
2.7. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. basics of recreation;
3.2. social rights;
3.3. regulations governing the fields of sports and tourism;
3.4. Latvian recreational geography;
3.5. environment, natural and anthropogenic sources as recreational objects;
3.6. recreational products for outdoor use;
3.7. development and management of recreational routes and infrastructure projects, events and programs;
3.8. pedagogical and psychological aspects of recreational services when working with individuals of different age groups;
3.9. principles of business communication, team work organization;
3.10. health promotion, national health promotion policies;
3.11. health psychology theories on the choice of health behaviour;
3.12. pedagogical, psychological and physiological basis of human physical and mental well-being;
3.13. personal hygiene, healthy nutrition, food safety;
3.14. safety requirements for recreational activities outdoors and under extreme conditions;
3.15. first aid in case of an accident;
3.16. environmental protection;
3.17. recreation management, laws and regulations and professional ethics;
3.18. computer skills, use of internet resources;
3.19. information technologies;
3.20. official language;
3.21. at least two foreign languages at the communication level;
3.22. labour protection;
3.23. legal employment relationship.

1. To comply with laws and regulations, as well as other documents governing citizens’ leisure activities and health.
2. To collaborate with recreation-enhancing institutions, public authorities and local governments, private individuals.
3. To cooperate with international organizations of recreation.
4. To understand the nature and social relevance of one’s profession.
5. To evaluate, use and compare the latest scientific findings and technologies in one’s professional activities.
6. To apply acquired knowledge in practice, as well as carry out research activities in the field of recreation.
7. To adopt decisions within one’s competence and provide feedback from the society.
8. To understand the interaction and relationship of recreational activities and the environment.
9. To select recreation means and methods according to clients’ contingent, environmental conditions and resources.
10. To determine recreational opportunities in a given region, evaluate and apply innovative technologies in the field of recreation.
11. To have a good knowledge of and use factors that determine citizens’ involvement in recreational activities.
12. To substantiate the importance and necessity of leisure and recreational activities to improve health.
13. To advise potential customers and provide them with information on recreational issues.
14. To respect the needs of customers and provide quality recreation services and control.
15. To know techniques and methods of developing and improving mutual relations and cooperation skills.
16. To provide a complex variety of recreational services.
17. To assess the impact of recreational activities on human physical, mental strength and health.
18. To coordinate development and implementation of recreational activities, projects and programs.
19. To inform any audience about one’s performance.
20. To substantiate one’s opinion and respect other people’s opinion.
21. To observe the principles of ethics.
22. To plan, organize and manage teamwork.
23. To improve professional qualification.
24. To have a good command of the official language.
25. To know at least two foreign languages at the communication level.
26. To use professional terminology in the official language and at least one foreign language.

1. Ability to scientifically justify the importance of recreation in human health preservation and strengthening.
2. Ability to scientifically justify the application of recreational means in the recovery of human physical and mental strength.
3. Ability to use appropriate forms, resources and activities of recreation, physical activities to improve the physical form of various target groups of clients and promote physical and mental health.
4. Ability to know and utilize recreational resources.
5. Ability to use information to optimize one’s activities.
6. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in practice.
7. Ability to communicate and collaborate with national and local institutions in organizing recreational activities, attract clients.
8. Ability to motivate people to engage in recreational activities.
9. Ability to provide a complex variety of recreational activities.
10. Ability to develop recreational activity projects, plans and content with respect to the target group.
11. Ability to define goals, objectives, tasks and methods for different groups of clients.
12. Ability to adjust recreational activities and means with respect to load components, methods and techniques for different clients.
13. Ability to organize recreational activities in the workplace.
14. Ability to explain the impact of everyday habits on health and provide advice on healthy lifestyle.
15. Ability to treat people, natural resources and the environment with care by using recreational activities.
16. Ability to listen to the nature, people.
17. Ability to work with clients of different ages.
18. Ability to work individually and in a group.
19. Ability to work in a team, coordinate and delegate tasks.
20. Ability to deal with problem situations.
21. Ability to take decisions within one’s competence and take responsibility for the consequences.
22. Ability to apply and act in accordance with the laws and regulations and principles of professional ethics.
23. Ability to provide recreational safety, effect in non-standard situations and adequately handle unexpected situations.
24. Ability to plan and organize one’s work.
25. Ability to provide advice and practical assistance in the selection of recreational resources, gear and equipment.
26. Ability to work independently and systematically develop one’s skills, improve one’s knowledge and abilities.
27. Ability to analyse and carry out quantitative and qualitative assessment of the recreational effects on human physical and mental health, assess the health potential.
28. Ability to test innovative technologies in the application of recreational resources.
29. Ability to communicate in the official language and at least two foreign languages.