Course: Sports specialization 3 - swimming

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Course title Sports specialization 3 - swimming
Course code KAS/SPL3
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Viktorjeník Dušan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Dub Jiří, Mgr.
  • Svozil Zbyněk, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Neuls Filip, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The subject of specialization 3 is focused on a theoretical summary of swimming styles in terms of history, technique and didactics in the form of lectures. - By means of observation the student will learn about basic swimming teaching as well as sports training of all age categories.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Excursion - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 26 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to continue in the content of the KAS/SPL1 and KAS SPL/2 courses and enrich practical experience with theoretical knowledge in the area of swimming training. Information about this course was translated to English within the project Internationalization of the Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University, Olomouc, No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0028, co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Government of the Czech Republic.
- The student is knowledgeable about swimming and swimming sports, - The student is able to describe proper technique of all swimming styles, identify incorrect swimming technique and apply methods of correction, - The student is able to apply appropriate technical exercise for various swimming techniques and their development, - The student is able to select suitable aids for improving swimming technique, - The student is able to participate in organizing a swimming competition.
Prerequisites
Credit obtained in the KAS/SPL2 course.
KAS/SPL2

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Visitation, Seminar Work

- Observation and practice in a swimming club (or swimming school), - Active participation in the course.
Recommended literature
  • Colwin, C. (2002). Breakthrough Swimming. Canada: Human kinetice.
  • Colwin, C. M. (2002). Breakthrough Swimming. Canada: Human kinetice.
  • Čechovská, I., & Miler, T. (2001). Plavání. Praha: Grada.
  • Dovalil, J. et al. (1997). Tělesná výchova a sport na přelomu století. Praha: Univerzita Karlova.
  • Dovalil, J., Choutka, M., Svoboda, B., Hošek, V., Perič, T., Potměšil, J., Vránová, J., & Bunc, V. (2009). Výkon a trénink ve sportu. Praha: Olympia.
  • Hannula, D. (1995). Coaching swimming successfully. Canada: Human kinetice.
  • Hannula, D., Thornton, N. (2001). The swim coaching bible. Canada: Human kinetics.
  • Hofer, Z. et al. (2000). Technika plaveckých způsobů. Praha: Univerzita Karlova.
  • Maglischo, E. W. (2003). Swimming fastest. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Sweetenham, B., & Atkinson, J. (2003). Swim training. Canada: Human kinetice.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Gr. of Primary School and Secondary School with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (2019a) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter