Practical Studies II - Canoeing

Recommended Prerequisites

Swim (elementary level programs EF). Knowing snorkeling, with eyes open, moving intentionally and security. The degree of access to.

Teaching Methods

Different methods and teaching techniques in accordance with the objectives to be achieved during the sessions (exposure, guided, among others).

Learning Outcomes

Knowing the various aspects and disciplines of canoeing;

Know how to select the equipment (paddle and kayak) best suited to each individual - guiding principles;

Domain balance in kayak;

Domain paddling gesture;

Domain the boat while maintaining the same rectilinear motion;

Mastering the techniques of driving, allowing the student to move the boat and turn away from obstacles;

Mastery of ​​rescue techniques in the river and sea;

Ability to create a progression for teaching the various techniques discussed;

Plan, organize, implement and evaluate curriculum and educational projects in different contexts and levels of education;

Ability to manage a business with boating safety.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

TP1 - Presentation.

- Announcement of the program.

- Organisation of classes: location, equipment needed, rules to follow.

TP2-Introduction to kayaking:

- History;

- Origins, emergence and evolution in Portugal;

- Canoeing disciplines: still waters; descent and rivers sports, games nautical, nautical tourism, sailing canoe;

- Degree of difficulty of the waters;

- The sports equipment: boat, paddle accessories;

- Selection of the appropriate materials to the individual and the situation. - Safety lessons in canoeing.

- Transportation of the vessel.

- Loading and unloading.

TP3 - Technical Paddling. - Practice transport vessel and the technique of loading and unloading.

- Introduction to Kayak paddle technique.

TP4-balancing maneuvers.

-Learning the tricks of balance: support impulse and suspension.

 

TP5 - Maneuver Propulsion. - Practice the technique of rowing in kayak.

- Introduction to retropulsion.

TP6 - Introduction to driving maneuvers: circular front and rear, called incidence.

TP7 - Practice of all techniques discussed so far.

- Introduction to appel (stroke side).

TP8-Technical basic kayak-polo.

TP9 - Basic Technique in slalom.

TP10 - Organization of boating activities.

- Approach of canoeing in school: objectives.

TP11 - rescue techniques in the river and the sea.

- Introduction to Technical Rescue.

TP12 - Practice all the techniques, learning the circuit evaluation.

TP13 - Test writing assessment.

TP14 Assessment practice - conducting a pre-determined circuit, using the techniques discussed in class.

TP15 Continuation of previous lecture.

Head Lecturer(s)

Beatriz Branquinho Gomes

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Theory: 40.0%
Practice: 60.0%

Final
Theory: 40.0%
Practice: 60.0%

Bibliography

Cox, R. (1992). The Science of canoeing. Coxburn Press, Cheshire.

Hernández, J. (1993). Piraguismo I e II. Colecção do El Corte Inglês. Comité Olímpico Espanol.

Jimenéz, A. & Rodríguez, J. (2005). Piraguismo Recreativo. Editorial Wanceule.