Course: Didactics of School Athletics

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Course title Didactics of School Athletics
Course code KAS/DISA
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Prukner Vítězslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Teaching is focused on the practical application of didactic principles in the management of various types of teaching units with a focus on athletic activities. The course is aimed at the history, technique, biomechanics and methodological procedures of various athletic disciplines and their rules. For the purposes of clear presentation of the techniques, analyses of videos of professional as well as student execution of athletic disciplines are performed.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to apply theoretical knowledge about the methodological approach to teaching individual athletic disciplines in practice. To acquaint students with organizational forms of teaching and various types of teaching units that can be used in teaching athletics in primary and secondary schools. 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 students are knowledgeable about the methodological procedures of training various athletic disciplines, the history, technique, biomechanics and rules of various athletic disciplines. Students also acquire competencies related to didactic approaches in various types of teaching units and the ability to implement practical teaching of athletic disciplines in all types of schools.
Prerequisites
It is anticipated that in the previous (Bachelor's) study the students acquired basic knowledge and skills in various athletic disciplines.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Didactic Test

Successful implementation of didactic output using the selected type of teaching unit with athletic content. Mastering practical demonstrations of the technique of selected athletic disciplines. Successful organization of athletic disciplines (participation in 3 athletic contests as a referee or organizer).
Recommended literature
  • Brewer, J. (2010). Athletics - Track events: from beginner to champion. London: Carlton.
  • Kněnický, K. et al. (1977). Technika lehkoatletických disciplín. Praha: SPN.
  • Kuchen, A. et al. (1987). Teória a didaktika atletiky. Bratislava: Slovenské pedagogické nakladateľstvo.
  • Millerová, V. et al. (2002). Běhy na krátké tratě. Praha: Olympia.
  • Prukner, V., & Machová, I. (2011). Didaktika školní atletiky. Olomouc: UP.
  • Ryba, J. et al. (2002). Atletické víceboje. Praha: Olympia.
  • Vacula, J., Dostál, E., & Vomáčka, V. (1983). Abeceda atletického tréninku. Praha: Olympia.
  • Vacula, J. et al. (1982). Trénink atletických disciplín. Praha: SPN.
  • Vindušková, J. et al. (2003). Abeceda atletického trenéra. Praha: Olympia.
  • Zavřel, R., Frömel, K., & Janečka, Z. (1992). Programované učební postupy v atletice. Olomouc: UP.


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): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Gr. of Primary School and Secondary School with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Grade of Primary School and Secondary School (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Grade of Primary School and Sec. School and Civic Defence (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Teaching Physical Education for 2nd Grade of Primary School and Sec. School with Focus on Special Pedagogy (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer