Course: Technical sports activities - Mountaineering

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Course title Technical sports activities - Mountaineering
Course code KRL/ZAHO
Organizational form of instruction Field Exercise + Seminar
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 Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Petr Michal, Mgr.
  • Šebek Luděk, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
History and developmental trends in climbing Climbing disciplines and terminology Use of climbing equipment Tie-up procedure Belaying Descending by rappel Habits important for safe communication and cooperation of a climbing team Practice: Climbing on artificial and natural wall up to 5th grade of the UIAA scale Top rope belaying Setting up a rappel and descend by rappelling Bouldering and basics of implementing appropriate technique according to the profile and inclination of the wall Basics of climbing topography and terminology

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Observation, Training in job and motor Skils, Work Activities
  • Homework for Teaching - 28 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Student will be introduced to sport climbing and bouldering as sport activities growing in popularity in its various forms and uses ranging from individual sport and recreation to school curricula and outdoor courses or events addressing a variety of clients. 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.
1. At the end of the course the students will have acquired a range of skills beginning with belaying a partner, through top-roping a climb within the 5th grade according to the UIAA scale, to preparation for a safe descent and rappelling. 2. Student will know and be able to use proper terminology, will know the basic Internet and printed sources of information and understand the cultural specifics of sport climbing and bouldering. 3. Student will know the safety standards of sport climbing and bouldering.
Prerequisites
Reading some of the listed basic literature prior to the course is recommended in order to develop a basic awareness of the underlying philosophy as well as some of the sport's extensive technical vocabulary of the sport.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

In order to meet the course requirements, the student will 1. actively participate in the practical sessions 2. demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to complete a climb up to the 5th grade of the UIAA scale using the top roping belay technique 3. demonstrate technical skill and practical knowledge necessary to set up a rappel and safely descent after a completion of a climb 4. complete the e-learning seminar assignments 5. successfully pass a written test
Recommended literature
  • Baláš, J., Strejcová, B., & Vomáčko, L. (2008). Lezeme a šplháme. Praha: Grada.
  • Creasey, M., Shepherd, N., Banks, N., Gresham, N., & Wood, R. (2000). Horolezectví. Praha: Rebo Productions.
  • Hrušák, J., & Cuberek, R. (2012). Analýza a inovace záchranných technik v horolezectví [Bakalářská práce]. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, Fakulta tělesné kultury.
  • Johnston, T. (1995). Rock climbing basics. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books.
  • Kuchař, R. (1967). Deset velkých stěn. Praha: Sportovní a turistické nakladatelství.
  • Schubert, P. (2011). Bezpečnost a riziko na skále a ledu. III. díl. Praha: Freytag & Berndt.
  • Vomáčko, L., & Boštíková, S. (2008). Lezení na umělých stěnách. Praha: Grada.
  • Záleský, P., & Šebek, L. (2011). Bouldering a jeho kulturní charakteristiky [Bakalářská práce]. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, Fakulta tělesné kultury.


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): Recreology - Leisure Time Pedagogy (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Recreology (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter