Course detail

Skiing - Basic course

FP-TlzkPAcad. year: 2015/2016

The aim of the course is to prepare students, both from the theoretical and the practical aspect, for the leadership and organization of the teaching of skiing of all age groups at "ski instructor" level. They will gain knowledge of and expand on the basics of downhill and cross-country skiing. Passing of the subject is a condition for the selection of a specialization in the subsequent Skiing course.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course is subsequent to the Mountain Stays course. It is focused on the obtaining and mastery of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills from the field of the tuition of downhill and cross-country skiing and training at the beginner and more advanced novice level: the methodology of downhill and cross-country skiing; practical tuition and mastery of the technique of downhill skiing at the level of the Czech School of Skiing I; pedagogical aspects of teaching skiing.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of skiing at beginner level.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Exercises promote the practical mastery of subject presented in lectures or assigned for individual study with the active participation of students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Awarding of credit:
Completion of course (50 points) and test of knowledge (50 points) with the assessment "započteno" (passed, at least sufficient) or "nezapočteno" (failed, unsatisfactory).

Form of the examination and final classification of the subject:

Classification scale
Grade Point assessment (in %) Numerical classification Verbal assessment
A 100 - 90 1 excellent
B 89 - 80 1,5 very good
C 79 - 70 2 good
D 69 - 60 2,5 satisfactory
E 59 - 50 3 sufficient
F 49 - 0 4 unsatisfactory

Course curriculum

- Basic downhill, cross-country skiing techniques.
- Methodology of downhill and cross-country skiing.
- Practical tuition and mastery of downhill skiing technique at Czech School of Skiing level I.
- History of skiing.
- Technology of skiing - outfit, equipment, maintenance.
- Pedagogical aspects of skiing tuition.

- The basic technique used in downhill and cross-country skiing, and its modifications.
- Practising, training, eradication of mistakes - sets of exercises.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to prepare students, both from the theoretical and the practical aspect, for the leadership and organization of the teaching of skiing of all age groups at "ski instructor" level. They will gain knowledge of and expand on the basics of downhill and cross-country skiing.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Active participation in lectures and practical lessons within the framework of the course. Cooperation in the dynamic flow of the course. Test of knowledge.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BOLEK,E., ILAVSKÝ,J.,SOUMAR,L. Běh na lyžích . Praha:Grada 2007.ISBN 978-80-247-1371-7 (CS)
BYDŽOVSKÝ, J. První pomoc.Praha:Grada 2004. ISBN 80-247-0680-6 (CS)
ČÁSTKA, K.,KOLOVSKÁ, I., VOTÍK, J. Jak dokonale zvládnout carving. Praha :Grada 2005. ISBN 80-247-1358-6 (CS)
REICHERT,J., MUSIL,D. Lyžování. Praha : Grada 2008. ISBN 978-80-247-2135-4 (CS)
SOUKUP,J. Lyžování podle alpských lyžařských škol.Praha:Olympia 1991. (CS)

Recommended reading

DRLÍK,K., STROBL,K. Lyžujeme.Olomouc:Alfa 1992. (CS)
EISENHUT,A.,RENNER,T. Fit na hory.Praha:Grada 2006.ISBN 978-80-247-1871-2 (CS)
GNAD, T., PSOTOVÁ, D. Běh na lyžích. Praha: Karolinum, 2005. (CS)
GNAD, T. a kol. Základy teorie lyžování a snowboardingu. Praha: Karolinum. 2008. (CS)
MARŠÍK, J. Carving.Praha :Grada 2003. ISBN 80 -247-0594-X (CS)
PŘÍBRAMSKÝ,M. Lyžování.Praha :Grada 1999. ISBN 80-7169-786-9 (CS)
PSOTOVÁ, D.,PŘÍBRAMSKÝ, M. a kol. Sjíždění a zatáčení na lyžích. Česká škola lyžování. Praha: Karolinum, 2006. (CS)
Metodika výuky lyžování dětí a dospělých, snowboardingu, telemarku a freestylu. APUL: Špindlerův mlýn. 2008 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK Bachelor's

    branch BAK-MTK , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

150 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Theory:
- Basic downhill, cross-country skiing techniques.
- Methodology of downhill and cross-country skiing.
- Practical tuition and mastery of downhill skiing technique at Czech School of Skiing level I.
- History of skiing.
- Technology of skiing - outfit, equipment, maintenance.
- Pedagogical aspects of skiing tuition.

Practical lessons:
- The basic technique used in downhill and cross-country skiing, and its modifications.
- Practising, training, eradication of mistakes - sets of exercises.