Sail

Code:

658

Acronym:

658

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	18	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	1	-	3	-	1
			2

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Students must acquire the basic knowledge concerning the sport Sailing. They must be able to maneuver on land and in the water the various equipment. They must be able to master the basic principles in the teaching-learning process respecting the motor mastery of future students observing all safety procedures, on land, and at sea. They should experience as many experiences as possible in the sport, including light sailing and sailing and cruising.

Learning outcomes and competences

- Master the basic knowledge referring to the sport Sailing.

- Demonstrate knowledge about the maneuvers on land and in the water with the various equipment.

- Master the basic principles in the teaching-learning process about safety procedures on land and at sea.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Global characterization of the Sailing modality
Equipment
Techniques and maneuvers
Safety in sailing instruction
Nautical meteorology
Sailing techniques
Theory of the sailing boat
Sailing teaching methodology and activity organization
Development of the sailor's physical qualities
Adapted sailing

Mandatory literature

Sleight, Steve ; Manual de navegação à vela, Lisboa: Livraria Civilização, 2000
Pinsach, J. ; Metodología de la Ensenanza de la Vela. , Paidotribo., 2004

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes and practical classes involving the application of Sailing methodologies and techniques.
Research on the Web.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	25,00
Estudo autónomo	41,00
Frequência das aulas	15,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

The evaluation is continuous with final exam and consists of a theoretical and a practical component. To accomplish this course the student must obtain a rating ≥ 10 values in each one of these components.
Theoretical component: exam.
Practical component: presence of at least 75% of given classes;
participation in classroom activities; performance and presentation of a project work; participation in the online component.

Calculation formula of final grade

Weighted average of the components:

1. examination on the contents covered: 50%.

2. Project work: 50%.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students overed by legislation relating to special frequency regimes who do not ensure the presence of at least 75% (eg, working students, elite athletes) should contact the head of the course within two weeks after the first class in order to have an alternative method of evaluation concerning the objectives and contents of the course. If this occurrence does not happen, after these two weeks student will be considered as regular student.

Students who benefit from special rules of attendanc will be required to carry out special tests to prove the knowledge and skills related to the objectives and contents of the curricular unit.

Classification improvement

The improvement of the final classification can be obtained only by repeating the exam.

Observations

• Be able to swim