Base Knowledge
N/A
Teaching Methodologies
TP contents will be presented in expositive sessions and PL sessions will be presented trough oral expositian, demonstration observation/correction and specific educational materials to each block.
Continuous evaluation [200 points (p) = 20 marks]:
1. Mountainnering work – 30 p
2. Adventure challenger organization – 20 p
3. Written test – 40 p
4. Participation in complementary activities of SNA – 10 p
5. PL of RC – 40 p
6. PL of CLIMB – 30 p
7. PL of MOUNT – 20 p
8. Attitudes and behaviours – 10 p
For approbation on CE the student must have a minimum of: 20 p in item 3 and 5; 15 p in item 6; and 10 p in item 7.
Exam evaluation [200 points (p) = 20 marks]:
1. Written test – 200 p
To access EE the student must have in CE a minimum of: 20 p in item 5; 15 p in item 6; and 10 p in item 7.
Learning Results
1. Analyze critically the historical, social and cultural trends that gave rise to the Nature Sports (NS) and its evolution in different countries, specifically in Portugal.
2. Contextualize and articulate the main concepts related to the NS. 3.
3. Identify the profile, functions and training of professionals in NS.
4. Analyze and understand the legal framework of the NS.
5. Apply the appropriate methodological tools for planning and management of programs, projects and events of NS.
6. Promote and boost NS at initiation level, focusing on mountaineering, climbing and rope maneuvers (e.g., bridges, rappel, slide and railing).
Program
1. introduction to NS
1.1 Origin, concepts and characteristics
1.2 Profile, functions and training of professionals
1.3 Legal framework
1.4 Natural spaces management and sustainability
1.5. Organization and management
2. Rope maneuvers for overcoming obstacles (RM) 2.1.
2.1 Specific materials
2.2 Fundamental knots
2.3 Anchoring points and anchorages
2.4 General safety aspects
2.5. Rope devices operation
3. Climbing (CL)
3.1 Specific materials
3.2. fundamental knots
3.3. assembly of meetings
3.4 Fundamental techniques
3.4 Types of CL
3.5. General safety aspects
3.6. top-rope and opening
4. Mountaineering (MOUNT)
4.1. The environment
4.2 Cartography and orientation
4.3 Progression techniques
4.4 Risk and safety
4.5. Camping
4.6. Food
4.7 Material and equipment
4.8 Planning and managing projects in mountain areas
4.9 Mountain walking
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Exam - 100.0%
- - Individual and/or Group Work - 25.0%
- - Frequency - 20.0%
- - practice - 45.0%
- - complementary activities - 5.0%
- - Behavior and attitude - 5.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
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