Course: Practice and games in nature 1

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Course title Practice and games in nature 1
Course code KRL/HPPR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šebek Luděk, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Theoretical grounding of outdoor game design 2. Theoretical connotations of outdoor game leadership 3. Risk management in outdoor game leadership 4. Features of a successful program 5. Instructor profile 6. Instructor style 7. Most common challenges in planning and preparation of outdoor games 8. Most common challenges in leading outdoor games 9. Common procedures in modifying games 10. Basics of program sequencing 11. Collecting feedback on program 12. Reflection of the place in outdoor game design 13. Limitations of cooperative games

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration
  • Homework for Teaching - 41 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will learn to prepare, lead and reflect upon programs based on cooperative games and problem-solving activities. 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.
After the completion of the course the student will - know the theoretical background for the use of cooperative games - be able to reflect key requirements of risk management in the game adaptations - be able to name successful program features - know how to produce a facilitator profile - know the characteristics of different leadership styles - understand the basics of modification and sequencing outdoor cooperative games
Prerequisites
Prior completion of HRYP1 or KRYP1 is recommended for reference.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

80% active participation Demonstration of expected knowledge in order to obtain the credit
Recommended literature
  • Beard, C., & Wilson, J. P. (2006). The power of experiential learning. London: Kogan Page.
  • Hora, P. et al. (1984). Prázdniny se šlehačkou: malá instruktorská čítanka. Praha: Mladá fronta.
  • Instruktoři Brno. (2007). Fond her: 52 nejlepších her z akcí a kurzů. Brno: Computer Press.
  • Neuman, J., & Ďoubalík, P. (2009). Dobrodružné hry a cvičení v přírodě. Praha: Portál.
  • Pik, R. (2005). Metodika dobrodružné výchovy. Olomouc.
  • Rohnke, K., & Butler, S. (1995). Quicksilver: Adventure games, initiative problems, trust activities and a guide to effective leadership. Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Vymetálek, P., Šebek, L., & Roubík, K. (2008). Doplňkové vzdělávací aktivity při kurzech speleoalpinismu a speleologie [Bakalářská práce]. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, Fakulta tělesné kultury.
  • Zounková, D. (2007). Zlatý fond her III: hry a programy připravené pro kurzy Prázdninové školy Lipnice. Praha: Portál.


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