Practical Studies - Cycling

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The aim is to reconcile an expository method with several pedagogical practices in order to promote a learning that allows the integration of the student in the context of the stages of initiation to cycling.

Learning Outcomes

Explain and apply the rules of the cycling regulation;Describes and differentiates the disciplines of cycling; describes and differentiates the stages of development of the practitioner. Identifies different types of bikes, materials, components and accessories; Employs methods of regulating the bicycle; Prepares and organizes exercises and training situations appropriate to the level of the practitioner and according to the available resources; Identifies and describes the factors associated with a safe sporting environment; Identifies, describes and applies procedures and techniques that allow risk minimization; management of emergencies, accidents, injuries and diseases; Identifies, describes and employs the tools associated with improving the rider's performance; Identifies and relates factors associated with understanding the rider in an effective training environment; Performs the analysis of the techniques and capabilities of cyclists; Identifies, describes, and applies factors.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Cycling regulations; Initiation and Leisure Cycling; Cycling Equipment and Position in the Bicycle; Cycling Techniques; Improve athlete Performance; Assessment, Prescription and Exercise Control in Leisure Cycling.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 25.0%
Frequency: 75.0%

Bibliography

Sherwood, J. (2011). UCI Level 1 Coaching Handbook. UCI Editor Keith Flory.

 Algarra, J. (2006). Ciclismo e Rendimento - Volume 1. UVP-FPC.

 Algarra, J. (2006). Ciclismo e Rendimento - Volume 2. UVP-FPC