Course: Climbing for rescuers

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Course title Climbing for rescuers
Course code KTS/HPZ
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Valachovič Jiří, Mgr.
  • Vodrážka Ondřej, Mgr.
Course content
The course is intended for students in the 1st year of the FSZ - field of rescue. After completing the course, the student can learn the basic climbing techniques, and distinguish the basic material for climbing (ropes, slings, harnesses, carabiners) and material necessary for safe rock climbing in alpine environments. He is able to connect to the rope, use the techniques of belaying a co-climber with the upper belay, know the climbing commands, and distinguish the basic knotting technique. He is also introduced to the fall technique and factor, setting up a belay station, gradual belaying, abseiling techniques, and abseiling with self-belaying.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge about the functioning of the body and methods of exercise acquired during physical education at primary and secondary schools
Skills
Basic skills and use of the body and muscle dispositions acquired during various sports activities during physical education at primary and secondary schools
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student is able to explain basic climbing techniques and demonstrate new types and methods of climbing. Furthermore, he will be able to present the basic material for climbing (ropes, loops, lashings, carabiners) and justify the material necessary for the safety of climbing on rocks and in high mountain environments.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can demonstrate basic climbing techniques (use of holds and steps, foot climbing techniques) and use different types and climbing methods. Furthermore, thanks to the acquired knowledge, they will provide and distinguish between the basic material for climbing (ropes, loops, lashings, carabiners) and the material necessary for the safety of climbing on rocks and in alpine environments. Furthermore, he is able to expertly connect to the rope, use the techniques of belaying a co-climber with an upper belay, respond to climbing commands, and distinguish the basic knotting technique.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture with visual aids
One-to-One tutorial
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Competences
Practicum
assessment methods
Knowledge
Individual presentation at a seminar
Peer evaluation of students
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Bíca, Miroslav. Učebnice pro záchranné zdravotnické služby v ČR. 1. vyd. Praha : Revue, 1996. ISBN 80-900803-1-6.
  • FÚČELOVÁ M., VALACHOVIČ J. Kuchařka pro začínající lezce. ZČU v Plzni, 2015. ISBN 978-80-261-0523-7.
  • Kutta, František. Horolezecká abeceda. Druhé vydání. 1945.
  • Schubert, Pit. Bezpečnost a riziko na skále a ledu : zážitky a výsledky z výzkumu bezpečnosti Německého horolezeckého svazu. II. díl. 2. vydání v českém jazyce. 2007. ISBN 80-7316-064-1.
  • Schubert, Pit. Bezpečnost a riziko na skále a ledu. I. díl. 3. vydání v českém jazyce. 2010. ISBN 978-80-8582-227-4.


Study plans that include the course
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