nk4117 Didactics of Swimming

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/13/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Bátorová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. et Mgr. Michaela Bátorová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Cvrček (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Roman Havrlant (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Silvie Kodešová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Veronika Kubíčková (assistant)
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 of Seminar Groups
nk4117/01: Fri 19. 9. 10:45–12:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 26. 9. 9:50–11:35 E34/207 – seminární místnost, Fri 3. 10. 8:55–9:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 10. 10. 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 24. 10. 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 31. 10. 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 5. 12. 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, Fri 12. 12. 11:00–12:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, 16:40–17:30 E34/203 - seminární místnost, M. Bátorová, P. Cvrček, R. Havrlant, S. Kodešová
Prerequisites
bp4014 Swimming 2 || bk4014 Swimming 2 || bp2083 Swimming III. || bk2083 || bp2036 Swimming II. || bk2036 Swimming II. &&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, crawl and basics of butterfly stroke.
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
The aim of the course is to enhance students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the didactics of swimming. Students will acquire competencies for teaching swimming across different age groups and performance levels, develop basic skills in swimming technique analysis, lesson planning, and gain knowledge of safety principles and water rescue. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge in educational and coaching practice, including working with children and individuals with special needs.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to: – Characterize the fundamental structure of swimming instruction.
– Apply their knowledge and skills to the methodology of swimming instruction.
– Design a swimming lesson according to the level, specifics, and number of learners.
– Assess a swimmer’s technique and, based on error identification, formulate proposals for correction (project).
– Evaluate specific situations and apply their skills in rescuing a drowning person.
– Reflect on their own pedagogical practice during their didactic teaching performance.
Syllabus
  • Theoretical Seminars – classroom (4 × 2 hours)
  • The theoretical seminars focus on a comprehensive overview of the technique and didactics of individual swimming strokes, starts, and turns, including methodology for their instruction and strategies for error correction.
  • The final seminar is dedicated to revision and student presentations of projects focused on error analysis in swimming technique and the design of appropriate corrective exercises.
  • 1. Introduction to the course; basic swimming skills, technique and didactics of the backstroke
  • – Objectives and requirements for course completion.
  • – Planning a swimming lesson.
  • – Basic swimming skills, adaptation to the aquatic environment, overcoming fear of water.
  • – Specifics of teaching para swimmers and individuals with visual impairments.
  • – Backstroke technique (legs, arms, full stroke).
  • – Methodology of instruction according to age and learner specifics.
  • – Didactic and technical errors and possibilities for correction.
  • 2. Technique and didactics of the front crawl and breaststroke
  • – Front crawl technique (legs, arms, breathing, full stroke).
  • – Breaststroke technique (legs, arms, breathing, full stroke; flat and undulating technique).
  • – Methodology of instruction according to age and learner specifics.
  • – Didactic and technical errors and possibilities for correction.
  • 3.Technique and didactics of the butterfly, starts, and turns
  • – Butterfly technique (body undulation, arms, breathing, full stroke).
  • – Technique of starts and turns.
  • – Methodology of instruction according to age and learner specifics.
  • – Didactic and technical errors and possibilities for correction.
  • 4. Revision and student presentations
  • – Group project presentations: analysis of errors in swimming technique and design of corrective exercises.
  • – Discussion and summary of findings.
  • Practical Seminars – swimming pool (6 × 1 hour)
  • The practical seminars are conducted through simulation scenarios with role distribution (teacher, student, assistant).
  • They include reflection, video analysis of swimming technique, and the design of methodological procedures for error correction.
  • 1. Introductory session – basic swimming skills, adaptation to the aquatic environment
  • 2. Backstroke – technique of legs, arms, full stroke, starting dive, and turn
  • 3. Front crawl – technique of legs, arms, breathing, full stroke, starting dive, and turn
  • 4. Breaststroke – technique of legs, arms, breathing, full stroke, starting dive, and turn
  • 5. Butterfly – technique of legs, arms, breathing, full stroke, starting dive, and turn
  • 6. Water rescue in swimming instruction
Literature
    required literature
  • BÁTOROVÁ, Michaela. Plavání studentů se specifickými potřebami : metodická příručka. Vydání první. V Brně: Vysoké učení technické, 2015, 221 stran. ISBN 9788021452107. info
    recommended literature
  • MINAŘÍKOVÁ, Gabriela. Jak naučit děti plavat hladce, aneb, Plavání s Plavlem a Plavlínou. Praha: Swim Smooth, 2022. ISBN 978-80-11-00679-2.
  • Didaktika plavání : vybrané kapitoly. Edited by Irena Čechovská - Tomáš Miler. Druhé vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2024, 305 stran. ISBN 9788024659220. URL 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
  • 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 and theoretical lectures.
Assessment methods
The course is completed upon fulfillment of the following requirements:
– Successful completion of the final examination in E-learning (minimum of 50% correct answers).
– Fulfillment of attendance requirements (a maximum of 1 absence in theoretical seminars and 1 absence in practical seminars).
– Active participation in teaching practice in swimming instruction (minimum of 2 hours: 1 observational lesson [passive] + 1 active lesson [leading a class]).
– Submission of a confirmation of completed practice (including the name of the organization, name of the coach, signature, and official stamp).
– Submission of a concise written self-reflection from the practice.
– Active participation in didactic teaching outputs (submission of a team lesson plan) and presentation of the team project.
Náhradní absolvování
In duly justified cases, the course may be completed jointly with students of the full-time study program.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/podzim2025/nk4117/index.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
A maximum of one unexcused absence in practical seminars and one absence in theoretical seminars is permitted. Compensation for further absences is possible only with the consent of the course instructor.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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