FSpS:p988 PE – Swimming - Course Information

p988 Physical Education – Swimming

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Pavla Kalinová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrea Novotná (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Pavla Kalinová
University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Andrea Novotná
Supplier department: University Sport Centre – Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies

Prerequisites

POV_TV && BOZP_OK(bozp_cus_tv_plavani)
This course is offered only as part of the compulsory physical education program. To enroll, students must be able to independently swim a continuous distance of at least 50 meters. The course is not intended for non-swimmers.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 72 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/72, only registered: 0/72, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/72

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 242 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Abstract

improve motor skills and overall physical fitness,

promote a healthy lifestyle and self-confidence in the water,

overcome fear of water and gain comfort while swimming,

learn correct breathing techniques during swimming,

become familiar with the basic swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

swim longer distances using multiple swimming techniques,

move confidently and safely in the water,

perform basic breathing techniques while swimming,

execute fundamental swimming turns and diving starts,

apply basic water rescue skills.

Key topics

• Practice and improvement of swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly
• Training of turns and dive starts
• Underwater swimming and basic diving skills
• Fundamentals of water safety and rescue
• Breathing coordination and technique training

Study resources and literature

recommended literature
• HOFER, Zdeněk. Technika plaveckých způsobů. 4. vydání. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2016, 100 stran. ISBN 9788024632636. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

practise exercises

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

credit will be given to the student for active attendance

4 absences are allowed (of which 2 with an excuse in IS and 2 without an excuse)

substitution of further absences will not be allowed

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught every week.
General note: Výuka plavání v bazénu TJ Tesla na Lesné. Studenti rozděleni v bazénu do drah podle výkonnosti, která je testována na první hodině výuky.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet studentů přihlášených do seminární skupiny je 12.

Teacher's information

http://fsps.muni.cz/cus
Swimming equipment: men - classic swimwear (no shorts, bermuda shorts, etc.) women - one-piece swimsuits (not two-pieces, bikinis, etc.) swimming goggles, swimming cap (not a requirement), towel.

In the event that classes are cancelled by the instructor (e.g. due to illness or organizational reasons), the classes will be made up in the 13th week of the semester. 

• Enrolment Statistics (spring 2027, recent)
  
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