Course: Sports specialization 1 - swimming

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Course title Sports specialization 1 - swimming
Course code KAS/SPPL1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course 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 course is aimed at the methods of training and improving swimming techniques, starts and turns. - Technical exercises aimed at all swimming techniques stroke stage, - Technical exercises aimed at all swimming techniques transfer stage, - Technical exercises aimed at all swimming techniques - coordination, - Exercises aimed at the development of feeling water (sculling).

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: - Follow the KAS/PL1 and KAS/PL2 courses, add and extend technical exercises for all swimming techniques, - Deliver practical training of technical exercises for all swimming techniques, - Deliver practical training of starts, turns and relay passes, - Teach the knowledge of swimming rules in order to obtain a class III swimming referee licence. 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.
Upon completion of the course the student: - Has practical experience in all swimming techniques, - Is able to demonstrate correct technique of all swimming styles, - Is able to identify incorrect swimming techniques, knows the methods of correcting any mistakes, - Has practical experience in the development and improvement of swimming techniques, - Is able to prepare and organize swimming competitions, - Obtains a class III swimming referee licence.
Prerequisites
Completion of KAS/PL2 course exam minimum achievement C = 20 points.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Visitation, Seminar Work

- Active participation in classes - Seminar paper, - Successful completion of a class III swimming referee test, - Observation of swimming training, minimum of 10 lessons, - Observation of a swimming competition.
Recommended literature
  • Colwin, C. (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 Sports (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter