Pratical Studies III - Rowing

Recommended Prerequisites

The required for access the degree

Be able to swim

Teaching Methods

Theoretical subjects basedon exposure. Theoretical-pratical sessions aimed at earning the act of rowing as well learning the teaching of rowing.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to contact and learning a sport boating – rowing, providing the knowledge and skill on tow sides: as an athlete and as an instructor.

At the end of the semester students should: a) recognize rowing as a sport in all its aspects and different types of boats; b) master the use of the rowing ergometer; c) dominate the technical model of single-scull; d) handle and change the material according to the characteristics of users; e) prescribe technical exercises and progress to the teaching of technical gesture stroke; f) plan, organize and manage indoor or on water rowing activities.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The program includes: analysis of different types of boats available in the official regulation of FISA; the technical model of rowing in rowing-ergometer and the most common technical errors; adaptive rowing and its specific needs according to the degree of limitation of users; handling and all maneuvers, including the ability to return to the boat safely in the event of falling overboard; make and correct the technical rowing pattern, and presenting strategies for their correction; develop skills that allow students to apply skills of observation and technical exercises.

Head Lecturer(s)

Beatriz Branquinho Gomes

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Theoretical work group on the content addressed: 50.0%
Technical evaluation of the rowing model in a single-scull: 50.0%

Bibliography

Nolte, V. (2005) Rowing Faster. Champaign; Human Kinetics

FISA (2002). Be a Coach – Handbook Level 1. Lausanne. FISA

FISA (2002). Be a Coach – Handbook Level 2. Lausanne. FISA

Rowing Canada Aviron (2002). Learn To Row. Victoria. Rowing Canada Aviron

Guillabert, G. (1970). Aviron: technique-apprentissage-entrainement. Paris: Amphora

Secher, N; Volianitis, S. (2007). Rowing. Malden. Blackwell Pub.

Marques, J. (s/d). A Criança e o remo. Lisboa. Secretaria de Estado dos Desportos e Juventude, Ministério da Educação e Investigação Científica

Nugue. C. (1967).  Vamos remar…: princípios técnicos do remo desportivo: directrizes para a educação dos remadores. Lisboa. Ministério da Educação Nacional. Supl. Do nº 12 da revista Educação Física. Desportos. Saúde Escolar