np908 Snowboarding

Faculty of Sports Studies
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Taťána Straková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Petr Žůrek (lecturer)
Mgr. Petr Hedbávný, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Sylva Hřebíčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Lajkeb, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Aleš Ondrák (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jan Škoda (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Žůrek
Department of Athletics, Swimming and Outdoor Sports – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Petr Žůrek
Timetable of Seminar Groups
np908/k1: No timetable has been entered into IS.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
A snowboard teaching and recreational device by which an instructor may direct the movement, weight shift and control the center of gravity of the pupil. The device preferably uses two parallel tubes as a support frame, with two crossbars secured to the support frame and spaced handle grips on each crossbar. The instructor grasps one end of the support frame while the pupil grasps the opposite end, thereby allowing the instructor to direct the weight shift and movements of the pupil through use of the said device.
Syllabus
  • Snowboard Basics Strapping in, standing up and acclimatizing yourself to the board are some of the first few things you need to know as a beginner. In this section, get some valuable tips on how to gear up on the slope. Carrying your Snowboard When you are walking on the slope, watch out for other people or objects that you might hit with your Snowboard. In this section, learn several ways on how to carry your board. Skating Learn Skating so you can move through flat areas or terrains and get on and off the chairlift with ease. Watch our animation and get some tips on how to skate. Switching Edges This Snowboard Exercise will teach you how to switch edges with both feet strapped in. Just use our animation as your guide as you move from one edge to the other. Gliding This basic movement will help you to be comfortable in shifting your weight forward and in gaining Snowboard control. Read our easy-to-follow instructions on how to make straight glides. Moving Up the Slope You will have to go up and down the slope repeatedly to learn Snowboarding. In this section, learn how to inch your way up the slope with both feet strapped in. Sideslipping (Heelside) Sideslipping is a controlled slide along the Fall line of a slope. This will teach you how to use the heel edge of your Snowboard in controlling your descent. Sideslipping (Toeside) After learning Sideslipping (heelside), you can try doing its counterpart. Know what Sideslipping (toeside) is all about and learn how to use your board's toe edge in controlling your descent. Traversing (Heelside) Traversing will teach you how to control your speed and improve your balance while on the slope. You can start doing Heelside Traverses. This section will show you how. Traversing (Toeside) Traversing is a maneuver that takes you from one side of the slope to the other while descending gradually. In this section, learn how to traverse using the toe edge of your board. Falling Leaf As the name suggests, the Falling Leaf is similar to the movement of a leaf that falls from a tree. The difference is that this Snowboard Exercise involves a change in direction. Garlands Garlands are called as such because the traces that you will leave on the snow are similar to garlands that you see in Christmas trees. Read on and learn how to do this exercise. Linking Turns Linking Turns is the final step in our online course where you combine all you have learned. At this point, you should already know some essential factors such as Snowboard control and edge awareness.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Pro udělení zápočtu je nutné splnit teoretickou i praktickou část.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 5D.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011.
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