Specialization Swimming I

Course Information
TitleΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗ:Κολύμβηση Ι / Specialization Swimming I
CodeΑΑ3801
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID260000589

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 0
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSEIDIKEUSĪ7416

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodSpring
Weekly Hours8
Class ID
600205796
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
  • General Knowledge
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
A successful graduation from this class will allow the student to: - understand the general training and biomechanical principles of swimming - apply specific swimming training and technique to participants in swimming clubs - combine theoretical and applied knowledge in issues regarding teaching the technique, tactics, as well as strength and conditioning in swimming - detect mistakes in the technique and to describe them in a comprehensive way so that there can be corrected - plan training programs from competitive swimmers - evaluate the efficacy of specific swimming training programs and to adapt them on the requirements of each athlete - combine knowledge from physiology, biomechanics, psychology, strength and conditioning, and didactics, for competitive and innovative training programs and methods used to improve performance in swimming
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Design and manage projects
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
General and specific knowledge of competitive swimming as well as the interaction between theory and practice in the areas of teaching, technique, tactics, and training. Emphasis is placed on Physiology and Ergophysiology as well as on the Coaching of Swimming across the age range. The syllabus includes: 1. Historical development of swimming. 2. Principles of buoyancy and propulsion. 3. Teaching the different types and techniques of swimming, starts, and turns. 4. Biomechanical analysis of the techniques of swimming, starts, and turns. 5. Regulations of swimming and organization of races.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures
Internship
Written assigments
Total
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative)
  • Πρακτική Εξέταση (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΣΗ: D.L. COSTILL (2007) ΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΣΗ ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΠΡΟΠΟΝΗΣΗΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΙΚΗ ΑΓΩΝΑ: LUNN (2007)
Last Update
20-10-2021