Sport option II - Canoeing

Year
3
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
01015913
Subject Area
Sport Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
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)

No

Syllabus

- 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.