Sport Methodology I - Sport Training - Gymnastics

Code:

226

Acronym:

226

Instance: 2014/2015 - 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	3	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	2	-	10	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Reorganize and integrate the Training Theory and Methodology in Gymnastics knowledge;


2. Deepen knowledge in high performance level in Gymnastics;


3. Analysing the process of young gymnasts sports training;


4. Get knowledge in planning, implementation, proceedings and assessment in training and in competition.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. Get knowledge in Gymnastics scientific Research;


2. Planning and modelling the training loads in Gymnastics;


3. General and specific motor capacities knowledge;


4. Get knowledge in training the technique in Gymnastics;


5. Get knowledge of planning processin different phases (annual, monthly, weekly, training session) and states (preparation,implementation, evaluation, redesign).

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Sports Research Methodology initiation;


2. Anthropometric, psychological and motor characteristics in Gymnastics;


3. Influencers in young gymnasts sports training;


4. Planning the training process in Gymnastics. Specific characteristics of this sports;


5. The quantification and modulation of training loads;


6. Gymnasts assessment and monitoring;


7. Motor capacities in Gymnastics (strength, flexibility, coordination, balance);


8. The gymnastics movement pattern;


9. Technique training in Gymnastics;


10. Sports event organization.

Mandatory literature

Jemni Monèm 340; The^science of gymnastics. ISBN: 978-0-54991-2
Gluck Myke; Mechanics for gymnastics coaching. ISBN: 0-398-04559-3
Sands W.A.; Scientific aspects of women.s gymnastics. ISBN: 3-8055-7476-2
Gula Denise A.; Dance choreography for competitive gymnastics. ISBN: 0-88011-364-2
Arkaev L. I.; How to create champions. ISBN: 1-84126-141-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes, seminar classes and practical sessions.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	5,00
Trabalho de campo	60,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Camp Work (strength, flexibility and coordinative microcycles) – 60%

Theoretical Work (individual dossier) - 35%

Participation/interest/attendance - 5% (Personal attendance equal or higher than 75% of the total lessons).