bp4009 Swimming 1

Faculty of Sports Studies
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Silvie Kodešová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Cvrček (lecturer)
Mgr. Roman Havrlant (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 of Seminar Groups
bp4009/01: Tue 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, P. Cvrček
bp4009/02: Tue 10:00–11:00 bazén TJ Tesla Lesná, S. Kodešová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)&& BOZP_OK(bozp_fsps_plav)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Abstract
Students will assume basic swimming skills (breathing, flowing, propulsion movements) during the practical exercises and the correct technique of swimming breaststroke, backstroke and crawl according to valid rules.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- demonstrate the knowledge of the basic swimming skills and the correct technique of swimming breaststroke, backstroke and crawl;
- apply acquired skills in the individual concept of swimming technique - swimming style in individual swimming modes;
- demonstrate swimming skills by overcoming the required distance by breaststroke, backstrole and crawl.
Key topics
  • Basic swimming skills: breathing, flowing, propulsion movements.
  • Technical exercises for breaststroke swimming technique. p Improving swimming method of breaststroke.
  • Technical exercises for crawl swimming technique.
  • Improving the swimming method of crawl.
  • Technical exercises for backstroke swimming technique.
  • Improving the swimming methods of backstroke.
  • Basic turnover breaststroke, crawl and backstroke.
  • Perfection of all swimming methods with the use of swimming aids.
  • Endurance concept of swimming method of breaststroke and crawl.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • 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
  • The swim coaching bible. Edited by Dick Hannula - Nort Thornton. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2012, ix, 355. ISBN 9780736094085. info
  • LUKÁŠEK, Miloš. Plavání I (Swimming I). Online. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, p. nestránkováno, 22 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7324-1. URL info
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  • ČECHOVSKÁ, Irena and Tomáš MILER. Plavání. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2008, 127 s. ISBN 9788024721545. info
  • Hrajeme si na plavání. Edited by Tereza Chlebusová Kandráčová. [Bolatice]: Tereza Chlebusová Kandráčová, 2019, 165 stran. ISBN 9788027059768. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Practical lessons in the form of exercises.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Proof of swimming skills (technique, speed and distance) in three swimming modes: 100m breastsstroke, 100m crawl, 50m backstroke. At least 10 points in the sum of these three disciplines are to be awarded according to the available tables and the active participation in the classes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
Allowed are 2 unexcused absences. Make-up absences only by arrangement with the instructor.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, autumn 2024, spring 2025, autumn 2025.
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