nk4731 Theory and Didactics of Swimming

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
7/7/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Bátorová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Petr Cvrček (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Roman Havrlant (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Silvie Kodešová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Silvie Kodešová, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Fri 19. 9. 8:00–9:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 26. 9. 8:00–9:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 3. 10. 8:00–8:50 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 12. 12. 17:35–19:20 E34/203 - seminární místnost
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
nk4731/01: Fri 10. 10. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 17. 10. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 24. 10. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 31. 10. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 7. 11. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 21. 11. 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, M. Bátorová, P. Cvrček, R. Havrlant, S. Kodešová
Prerequisites
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)&& BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_plav)
Basic swimming skills, techniques of swimming methods of breaststroke, backstroke and crawl.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the subject is to extend the basic swimming skills of expanding knowledge and skills in the aquatic environment such as rescue the drowning, swimming under difficult conditions, endurance swimming, underwater swimming and diving.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Prove swimming skills by crossing the distance of 300 m by one style;
- Prove swimming skills under difficult conditions and underwater swimming;
- Evaluate the specific situation and apply your skills to save the drowning;
Key topics
  • Perfection of swimming techniques of breaststroke, backstroke, crawl and basics of endurance swimming.
  • Elementary swimming and swimming with aids.
  • Underwater swimming and orientation in the aquatic environment.
  • Help the tired swimmer and rescue the drowning.
  • Swimming in difficult conditions.
  • Diving.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Hrajeme si na plavání. Edited by Tereza Chlebusová Kandráčová. [Bolatice]: Tereza Chlebusová Kandráčová, 2019, 165 stran. ISBN 9788027059768. info
  • BÁTOROVÁ, Michaela. Plavání studentů se specifickými potřebami : metodická příručka. Vydání první. V Brně: Vysoké učení technické, 2015, 221 stran. ISBN 9788021452107. info
  • LUKÁŠEK, Miloš. Plavání III (Swimming III). Online. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, p. nestránkováno, 22 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7180-3. URL info
  • LAUGHLIN, Terry. Plavání : total Immersion. Translated by Hana Smělá. 1. vyd. Praha: Mladá fronta, 2013, 235 s. ISBN 9788020431424. info
  • The swim coaching bible. Edited by Dick Hannula - Nort Thornton. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2012, ix, 355. ISBN 9780736094085. info
    not specified
  • ČECHOVSKÁ, Irena; Daniel JURÁK and Jitka POKORNÁ. Plavání : pohybový trénink ve vodě. Třetí vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2024, 89 stran. ISBN 9788024659213. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Practical training in the form of exercises and theoretical instruction in the form of lectures.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The course will be completed after passing a practical exam, which includes the following tasks: swimming 300 m using one swimming style within the time limit according to the available tables, underwater swimming – 25 m, rescuing and pulling a drowning person – 50 m.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/nk4731/index.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
1 unexcused absence is allowed. Compensation for absences only by arrangement with the teacher.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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