Course: Theory and Methodology of Windsurfing

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Course title Theory and Methodology of Windsurfing
Course code KTS/7TW
Organizational form of instruction Course
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Tlustý Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Vobr Radek, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Štumbauer Jan, doc. PaedDr. CSc.
Course content
Theory: -history of windsurfing -basics of windsurfing technology -technique of windsurfing ride -safety while practicing water sports Practice: -preparing surf bread, balance training, lifting surf rig and his placement to the wind, acceleration, riding and managing surf bread, basic maneuvers -riding on ocean kayaks during waves -rules of help of sea canoe sport and windsurfing -rules of help of water sports on large sea waters

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Skills training
Learning outcomes
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills going on serene water. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills from preliminary WS (allround) floating preparation, individual course riding and mastering basic manoeuvres on a WS. Beach start drill, fast halsa and riding with using a trapez. Theoretical knowledge of the WS riding technique and tactic, sailing safety regulation, helping with a defect and during uncontrollable natural conditions.
Graduate has the ability to use theoretical pieces of knowledge and skills of motion at the sphere of technique and didactics windsurfing and canoe sport on calm water.
Prerequisites
Elementary and extended swimming skills.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Test

Active attendance at the course. Demonstration of practical skill and theoretical knowledge from windsurfing and from canoe sport on calm water.
Recommended literature
  • BEZDÍČEK, J.:. Windsurfing. Praha: Votobia, 1999, 159 s. ISBN 80-85885-01-8.
  • Doležal,T. a kol. Základy kanoistiky a vodní turistiky. Praha, UK. 1991.
  • Hruša,J. Základy jachtingu. Praha, UK. 1982.
  • Jones,P. Windsurfing.Příprava - základy a technika jízdy. Bratislava,TIMY. 1996.
  • ŠTUMBAUER, J.,VOBR, R.:. Windsurfing. České Budějovice: Kopp, 2005, 136 s.


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