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Course title Athletics
Course code KTV/A
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Salcman Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Ujkanovičová Adriana, Mgr.
Course content
Introduction to athletic disciplines. Practice and training of basic disciplines, sprint, long jump, shot put, trow, endurance (800/1500m). Entry and final testing, check of acquired athletic skills. 1. entry testing 2.-3. sprints 4.-7. long jump 8. shot put 9. trowing 10. endurance (long distance runs) 11. technique-tactical preparation 12. final testing, check of acquired athletic skills 13. summary - discussion

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, Collaborative instruction, Seminar
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to have theoretical knowledge gained in subject KTV/A1
Skills
to have motor abilities and skills at the level of the completed subject KTV/A1
to have physical and health prerequisites for active realization of practical lessons at the level of the entrance exam, developed in the subject KTV/A1
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to use basic athletic terminology
to define and classify methodology for developing the abilities and skills of athletic disciplines
Skills
to increase the level of speed, strength, endurance and technical abilities and skills in relation to individual athletic disciplines
to ensure safety in practical teaching unit
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Skills
Skills demonstration
Practicum
Collaborative instruction
One-to-One tutorial
Cooperative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Skills demonstration during practicum
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
  • Angela Lumpkin. Introduction to physical education, exercise science, and sport studies. Boston, 2005. ISBN 007285166X.
  • Dostál, Emil; Velebil, Václav. Didaktika školní atletiky : Určeno pro posl. fak. tělesné výchovy a sportu. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1991. ISBN 80-7066-257-3.
  • Krasowski, Joe. Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Progs. Lawrenceville, NJ, 2004. ISBN 978076891524.
  • Lütgeharm, Rudi. Leichtathletik für Kinder & Jugendliche - Grundschule : Stundenbilder für die Grundschule. Kerpen, 2019. ISBN 978-3-96624-017-8.
  • Mark Guthrie. Coaching Track & Field Successfully. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2003. ISBN 978073604274.
  • Michael Spilling. Sports Injuries How to Prevent, Diagnose & Treat. Broomall, PA, 2004. ISBN 978159084625.
  • Rubáš, K. Pohybové hry. Plzeň : Vydavatelství Západočeské univerzity, 1997. ISBN 80-7082-371-2.
  • Rubáš, Karel. Základní atletické disciplíny : Určeno stud. 1. - 4. roč. učitelství pro 1. stupeň zákl. škol i učitelství všeobecně vzdělávacích předmětů pedag. fak.. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 1992. ISBN 80-7043-040-0.
  • Shane Frederick. Track and field. Mankato, MN, 2012. ISBN 9781608182121.
  • William H. Freeman. Physical education, exercise, and sport science in a changing society. Sudbury, MA, 2011. ISBN 978076378157.
  • Wohlgefahrt, Karlheinz. Ein neues ABC des Laufens, Springens und Werfens: 1 .. Hamburg, 2014. ISBN 978-3-8300-7438-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (14) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (15) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (15) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (13) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (15) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (16) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025