np4117 Didactics of Swimming

Faculty of Sports Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dita Hlavoňová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marcela Keberlová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dita Hlavoňová, Ph.D.
Department of Athletics, Swimming and Outdoor Sports – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Athletics, Swimming and Outdoor Sports – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
np4117/01: Wed 12:00–12:50 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Wed 17:00–18:40 B11/206, D. Hlavoňová, M. Keberlová
Prerequisites
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
Course objectives
Students will acquire basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills of swimming sport from the point of view of its development, importance for human health, swimming education and the first aid from the point of view of their future pedagogical practice.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student can:
- characterize the basic structure of swimming lessons;
- apply their knowledge in the methodology of teaching swimming;
- construct the swimming unit according to the level and the number of wards;
- assess swimming technique, based on the identification of errors to formulate proposals for their correction;
- evaluate the specific situation and apply the skills to save the drowning;
Syllabus
  • Structure swimming sports.
  • Swimming instruction at various levels.
  • Specifics of swimming lessons for children and adults, fear and motivation in learning to swim
  • Determinants swimming performance
  • Development of swimming techniques.
  • Technique of swimming methods.
  • Water games
  • Methodology training methods of swimming.
  • Rules of swimming, planning teaching units in the water.
  • First aid in school facilities.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ČECHOVSKÁ, Irena and Tomáš MILER. Plavání. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2008, 127 s. ISBN 9788024721545. info
  • ČECHOVSKÁ, Irena. Plavání dětí s rodiči : "plavání" kojenců a batolat, plavecká výuka předškolních dětí předškolního věku, hry a říkadla do vody. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2002, 132 s. ISBN 8024702118. info
  • MOTYČKA, Jaroslav et al. Teorie plaveckých sportů. Plavání, synchronizované plavání, vodní pólo, skoky do vody, záchrana tonoucího (Theory of swimming sports.). 1. vyd. Brno: PdF MU, 2001, 205 pp. ISBN 80-210-2711-8. info
  • ROZTOČIL, Tomáš and Jiří ŠVEC. Technika a didaktika plavání :(učební texty pro posluchače oboru tělesná výchova). 1. vyd. Hradec Králové: Gaudeamus, 1996, 71 s. ISBN 80-7041-613-0. info
Teaching methods
Practical training in the form of exercises.
Assessment methods
The course is terminated after:
- passing a written and oral examination;
- passing a methodical output;
- submission of the final report on the teaching of pre-school children swimming;
- fulfilling the required attendance in practical lessons.
The written exam is awarded to the student on the basis of successful completion of the final written test, in which he proves theoretical knowledge. In the oral exam the student should demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge in swimming practice.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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