Course: Athletic Training of Children

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Course title Athletic Training of Children
Course code KTV/SPD
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Salcman Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theoretical and practical basis of sports preparation of children and youth in athletics. Problems of training in individual subgroups of athletic disciplines. The most used general training means of athletic character with use in other sports branches. Atmosphere, motivation, evaluation and check. Teaching children in athletic center. 1.-2. sprint 3.-4. vertical jumps 5.-6. hurdle runs 7.-8 horizontal jumps 9.-10. shot put and throws 11. long distance runs 12. relay races 13. summary - discussion

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' self-study, Seminar
  • Individual project (40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to apply theoretical knowledge (anatomy, physiology, sports training, psychology, health PE etc.) acquired during the study in practice
to orientate in the system of the subject
to be creative and flexible
to explain theoretical basics of the issue
Skills
to lead organizationally and methodically the teaching unit
to use analysis and synthesis
to differentiate the demands of age-homogenous and age-different groups
to define risks connected with selected movement activity
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to use professional terminology
to explain theoretical basics of sport preparation of children
to recognize basic methodological, didactic and practical mistakes
to plan sport activity with regard to age of children
Skills
to prepare a short-term and long-term plan of children's sport preparation
to evaluate teaching unit
to apply theoretical knowledge in practice
to correct methodical, didactic and practical mistakes
to demonstrate the correct performance of the technique of individual sport activities
to explain rules of selected sport activities
to assess risks associated with sport preparation of children
to apply selected suitable hand apparatus and equipment for the selected sport activity with respect to the age of children
to ensure safety in sport activity for children
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Self-study of literature
Skills
Field trip
Skills demonstration
Cooperative instruction
Students' portfolio
Discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Angela Lumpkin. Introduction to physical education, exercise science, and sport studies. Boston, 2005. ISBN 007285166X.
  • Comfort, Paul. Performance assessment in strength and conditioning. London, 2018. ISBN 978-0-415-78938-7.
  • Kellmann, Michael. Sport, recovery, and performance : interdisciplinary insights. London, 2018. ISBN 978-1-138-28776-1.
  • 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. Sportovní příprava. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 1996. ISBN 80-7082-294-5.
  • 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.
  • 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): Physical Education in Education (13) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (14) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (15) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (16) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (17) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (16) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (18) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport (19) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18) Category: Physical education and sport 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer