Course: Construction and design of cable barriers

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Course title Construction and design of cable barriers
Course code KTV/4173
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
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)
  • Balkó Iva, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kostínek Jiří, Mgr.
  • Hnízdil Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Themes of seminars: - Introduction to the issue and possibilies for using the rope activities. Importance and usage of ropes courses in different ranges of human activities (lifeguards, soldiers, teambuilding, educational, therapeutical usage etc.). - Rise and development of ropes courses, technology and material equipment. - Safety standards of ropes courses linked up to EU standards, ecological aspects of the nstruction . - Practical demonstration of basic knots which can be useful while building rope routes. - Material protection. Working with rope and other materials. - Specificity of ropes courses construction in the trees and on the stakes. - Specificity of the motion on the ropes courses, help and rescue. - Belay and belaying techniques used on the ropes courses. - Constrution of low ropes courses (different types). - Methodological quidance, possible usage of ropes courses. - Preparation of the project. - Methods for quidance the programme, model programme. - First aid and its specificity on ropes courses, ecological and environmental problems. - Realization of prepared project.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the study-unit is to familiarize students with the use of rope activities and issues building rope obstacles including moving them, methods of management actions and possible protection. The course is teaching specific skills and knowledge of working with rope and building and construction of low and high rope obstacles. Trade theory focuses on the history, techniques and methods of construction and movement of obstacles, teaching methodology, equipment and new technologies. Emphasis is placed on safety standards in the areas that are in the Czech Republic and the EU. The program of the study-unit is also essential ecological aspect related to the proper conduct of people in sensitive locations. Rated the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of students in a written project preparation and subsequent implementation.
Student after completing the course: - Knows possibilities of using and operationing rope activities - Knows and handles basic techniques of construction - Is able to make basic rope obstacles according to recommended procedures. - Knows safety standards and he acts with regard to ecological principles when choosing a place, construction and operationing of rope activities. - Is able to provide professional help, belaying and saving - Knows critical spots during the process - Is able to organize an operation on rope activities Students can then apply the knowledge gained in the theoretical and practical level in the future educational and learning process.
Prerequisites
This subject is not bound to specific conditions.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
80% of active participation during lessons, To present prepared project and to build ropes courses according to defined plan and safety rules.
Recommended literature
  • Budworth,G. Uzly krok za krokem.. Praha: SVOJTKA & Co, 2004.
  • Hanuš, R. & Hrkal, J. Lanové překážky.. Olomoc: Hanex, 1998.
  • Neuman, J. Překážkové dráhy, lezecké stěny a výchova prožitkem.. Praha: Portál, 1999.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (A14) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer