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Lecturer(s)
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Kratochvíl Jiří, RNDr.
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Rozsypal Rudolf, Mgr.
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Vrba Jiří, Mgr.
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Course content
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1. History of canoeing and river tourism, equipment, safety standards. 2. Getting in and out of a kayak and canoe, correct position, basic forward stroke, moving forward. 3. Basic steering strokes in a kayak and canoe, moving backward. 4. Basic manoeuvres in still water in a canoe in the position of both bowman and sternman, turns, side movement, traversing, back traversing. 5. Basic manoeuvres in still water in a kayak, turns, side movement, traversing, back traversing. 6. River morphology, river obstacles, technique and tactics on calm running water. 7. Basic manoeuvres in calm running water in a canoe in the position of both bowman and sternman, using a flow and counter-flow, streamline traversing. 8. Basic manoeuvres in calm running water in a kayak, using a flow and counter-flow, streamline traversing. 9. Straight movement and basic manoeuvres on a single canoe.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Attendace
- 18 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 16 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 16 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course covers theoretical as well as practical aspects of the elementary level of using a tourist canoe and tourist kayak on calm running water up to ZWC difficulty class. 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: - Knows the basic principles of canoeing and kayaking on water up to ZWC difficulty class; - Knows the basic principles of controlling a boat on running water of higher difficulty; - Is knowledgeable about the history of canoeing, appropriate equipment, and river morphology; - Observes safety standards of canoeing and kayaking on running water; - Is able to eliminate health risks ensuing from recreational pursuit of these activities.
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Prerequisites
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The training is designed exclusively for proficient swimmers.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student
Credit requirements: 1) Practical skills - kayaking and canoeing technique in the position of both bowman and sternman (direct movement, traversing, using a flow and counter-flow) while using optimum stroking technique and respecting the varying nature of the water terrain. 2) Theoretical knowledge test.
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Recommended literature
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Bílý, M., Kračmar, B., Novotný, P., & Kračmar, B. (2001). Kanoistika: technika jízdy, rafting, extrémní terény. Praha: Grada.
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Collins, L., Ruse, D., & Knowles, P. (2005). Canoe and kayak games: 250 best paddle sport games. Keswick: Rivers publishing.
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Ďoubalík, P., Šafránek, J., Neuman, J., Vomáčko, L., Boštíková, S., Brtník, J., & Ďoubalík, P. (2000). Turistika a sporty v přírodě. Praha: Portál.
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Ferrero, F., & Taylor, B. (2006). The British Canoe Union coaching handbook. Wales: Pesda Press.
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Jančar, V., & Novák, I. (1998). Kilometráž českých a moravských řek: vodácký průvodce. Zlín: SHOCart.
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Kodeš, J., & Hruša, J. (1990). Historie kanoistiky, jachtingu a windsurfingu. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství.
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Mattos, B., & Middleton, A. (2012). The kayaking handbook: A beginner's guide. London: Apple.
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Sýkora, B. (1986). Turistika a sporty v přírodě: (teorie a didaktika). Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství.
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Westwood, A., & Villecourt, P. (2012). Canoeing: The essential skills and safety. East Petersburg, Pa: Heliconia Press.
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Zeller, J. A. (2009). Canoeing and kayaking for people with disabilities. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
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