Sports and Aquatic Activities

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

TP contents are developed through expository methods, flipped classroom, and problem/project-based learning. PL contents are presented through demonstration, observation/correction, experimentation/reflection, field trips, and cooperative and collaborative learning.

 

This eminently practical curricular unit will be taught exclusively by continuous assessment [100% = 20 points] considering the following items:

1) TP assessments (40%)

2) PL assessments (60%)

 

Under point 8 of article 13 of the Academic Regulations of the 1st Cycle of Studies of the ESE-IPC, the student must comply with the following specific conditions for accessing the exam: having participated in the mountaineering field trip, having a minimum classification of 30% on item 2).

The exam will consist exclusively of a TP test (100%).

Learning Results

Develop knowledge, skills and competences in terms of the historical, conceptual and organizational framework related to Sports and Water (SWA) activities, so that students can:

1. Analyzyng critically the historical, social and cultural trends, that led to these practices and their evolution in the different countries, more specifically in Portugal;

2. Contextualise and articulate the key concepts of Water Sports and Activities (WSA);

3. Identify the profile, roles and training of professionals in WSA;

4. Understanding and analyzing the legal framework of WSA;

5. Understanding and applying the methodological tools for planning and managing programs, projects and events of WSA;

6. Promoting and fostering WSA at a beggining level, with special focus on kayaking, canyoning and SUP.

Program

1. INTRODUCTION TO WATER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES (WSA):

1.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics of WSA;

1.2. Profile, functions and training of professionals in WSA;

1.3. Legal framework on WSA;

1.4. Planning and management of WSA.

2. KAYAKING:

2.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics;

2.2. Material and equipment;

2.3. Kayaking skills;

2.4. Safety general aspects;

2.5. Calm water kayaking practice;

3. CANYONING:

3.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics;

3.2. Individual and collective equipment;

3.3. Progression techniques;

3.4. Basic moves;

3.5. Safety general aspects;

3.6. Canyoning practice.

4. SUP:

4.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics;

4.2. Material and equipment;

4.3. SUP skills;

4.4. Safety general aspects;

4.5. Calm water SUP practice;

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Avaliação Contínua
  • - Frequency - 40.0%
  • - Individual and/or Group Work - 60.0%
Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

American Canoe Association. (2013). Essentials of River Kayaking. Springfield: American Canoe Association.

Escuela Española de Alta Monatña (2005). Técnico Deportivo en Barrancos. Zaragoza: Barrabés.

Ford, K. (1995). Kayaking. Champaign: Human Kinetics.

Casey, R. (2011). Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers. Seatle: The Mountaineers Books.

Guillion, L. (1994). Canoeing. Champaign: Human Kinetics.

Jeffrey, D., & McDaniel, T. (2010). Canyoneering Anchors and Basic Rope Systems. Bloomington: Author House.

Matos, B. (2006). The Practical Guide to Kayaking & Canoeing. London: Hermes House.