Sport option II - Canoeing
3
2019-2020
01015913
Sport Sciences
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Practical studies II – Canoeing, Sport Option- Canoeing I and those to be in the 3rd curricular year.
Teaching Methods
Expository methods, Independent Work, Co-work tasks, Teamwork, Special Activities.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage paddling in flatwater competition kayaks;
- Know the fundamental aspects related to paddling technique;
- Know how to transmit technical aspects of the paddling technique;
- Master the pedagogical progression of the teaching-learning process in canoeing;
- Learn to adapt the training to different performance level groups;
- Know the training methods in canoeing;
- Be able to guide the process of training of an athlete or team;
- Master the aspects related to the evaluation and control of training;
- Be able to organize, lead and animate canoeing’ activities safely.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
- Methodology of training in canoeing. Developing speed, strength and resistance,
- General aspects of theory and methodology of training. Specificities of canoeing.
- Monitoring and evaluation of training in canoeing: general concepts, lab vs field, biochemical markers, competition and pre-competition.
- Developing younger athletes. Determinant aspects of success in canoeing. Process of selecting beginners and teaching technique.
- Competition tactics.
- The coach’ job.
- Training recovery.
- Major injuries associated with competitive practice canoeing: analysis on the different disciplines of canoeing.
Head Lecturer(s)
Beatriz Branquinho Gomes
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Desempenho prático: 20.0%
Frequency: 35.0%
Relatório e desempenho no Centro de Treino: 45.0%
Bibliography
Cervantes, E. et al. (1997). Iniciacíon al Piraguismo. Madrid: Gymnos Editorial.
Cox, R. (1992). The Science of canoeing. Coxburn Press, Cheshire.
Ford, K. (1995). Kayaking. Human Kinetics.
Hernández, J. (1993). Piraguismo I e II. Colecção do El Corte Inglês. Comité Olímpico Espanol.
Jimenéz, A. & Rodríguez, J. (2005). Piraguismo Recreativo. Editorial Wanceule.
Szanto, C. (2010). ICF Coaches Education Programme: canoe sprint coaching manual. Level 2 and 3. ICF publications.