Course: Seakayak

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Course title Seakayak
Course code KTV/4099
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester 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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Škopek Martin, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kostínek Jiří, Mgr.
Course content
The goal is mastery of specific skills and knowledge in marine areas and conditions that are favorable conditions for seekayaking (usually in foreign countries - Croatia, Italy, Norway etc.). This is a very demanding form of teaching, suitable for students with basic experience of basic courses of water tourism and canoeing. The basis of the all-day event that its difficulty will meet the current skills of individuals so as to ensure the cultivation of these skills and their development. Emphasis is placed especially on good preparation, safety, tactics and orientation in challenging sea conditions and the specifics of rescue drowning in these waters. The program includes basic ecological aspects related to appropriate behavior in sensitive natural environments. The purpose of the course is to create specific experiences, reflection, deepening and broadening of knowledge about living and moving in challenging environmental conditions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim is to master specific skills and knowledge in marine areas and conditions that are favorable conditions for seakayaking (usually abroad - Croatia, Italy, Norway, etc.). This is a very demanding form of teaching, suitable for students with basic experience of the core courses of canoeing. The basis of the all-day event that its difficulty will meet the current skills of individuals so as to ensure the cultivation of these skills and their development. The emphasis is mainly placed on good preparation, safety, tactics and orientation in difficult sea conditions and the specifics of saving drowning in these waters. The program includes basic ecological aspects related to appropriate behavior in sensitive locations. The purpose of this course is to create specific experiences, self-reflection, deepening and broadening of knowledge about living and moving in challenging environmental conditions.
Students will deepen their skills in canoeing in the marine environment.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the course of water tourism.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in the course. Written test (70% success). Demonstrating how to rescue resp. self-preservation on the high seas.
Recommended literature
  • Bílý, M., Kračmar, B. & Novotný, P. Kanoistika. Praha:Grada, 2001.
  • Brown, G. Seekayaking. Online, 2012.
  • Čichoň, R., & Doležal, T. Kanoistika zdravotně postižených. Praha: Karolinum, 2006.
  • Doležal, T. a kol. Základy kanoistiky a vodní turistiky. Praha: UK, 1991.
  • Kračmar, B. Základy jízdy na kanoi. 1995.


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
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
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Sport and health (A14) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Sport and health (A14) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer