Swimming
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge and skills in methodology for training sports swimming,
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire the ability to plan, hold, and manage training in swimming at diverse age and ability levels.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Models and steps of swimming training at different levels (young, senior and master).
Aims and methods of swim training for wellbeing (training for heath) and sport, at different categories and levels.
Periodization, organization and development of the training load.
Field tests and functional evaluation of swimmers.
Athletic training and resistance training methods in swimming: trends and research.
Experiences and specific examples of training.
Swimming laws and rules.
Aims and methods of swim training for wellbeing (training for heath) and sport, at different categories and levels.
Periodization, organization and development of the training load.
Field tests and functional evaluation of swimmers.
Athletic training and resistance training methods in swimming: trends and research.
Experiences and specific examples of training.
Swimming laws and rules.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic skills in swimming teaching methods and fundamentals in training methods.
Teaching methods
Lectures are held in the lecture hall and on the court. Attendance is obligatory.
Teaching Resources
Brooks M, Developing Swimmers, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2011
Colwin C, Breakthrough Swimming, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2002
Colwin C, Swimming into the 21st Century, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 1993
Consilman J & B, La nuova scienza del nuoto, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2009
Costill D.L., Maglischo E.W., Richardson A.B., Swimming, Blackwell Science, 2000
Maglischo EW, Swimming Fastest, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2003
Mc Leod I, Swimming Anatomy, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2010
Mujika I, Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2009
Salo D & Riewald S, Complete conditioning for Swimming, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2008
Sweetenham B & Atkinson J, Championship Swim Training, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2003
Colwin C, Breakthrough Swimming, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2002
Colwin C, Swimming into the 21st Century, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 1993
Consilman J & B, La nuova scienza del nuoto, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2009
Costill D.L., Maglischo E.W., Richardson A.B., Swimming, Blackwell Science, 2000
Maglischo EW, Swimming Fastest, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2003
Mc Leod I, Swimming Anatomy, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2010
Mujika I, Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2009
Salo D & Riewald S, Complete conditioning for Swimming, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2008
Sweetenham B & Atkinson J, Championship Swim Training, Human Kinetics, Champaign IL, 2003
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of three parts:
1. A written trial composed either of multiple choice test or open answers
2. A written manuscript on arguments agreed with the teacher in which students will demonstrate the competencies acquired in the course
3. An interview in which students will demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific, technical, and methodological topics covered on the course
1. A written trial composed either of multiple choice test or open answers
2. A written manuscript on arguments agreed with the teacher in which students will demonstrate the competencies acquired in the course
3. An interview in which students will demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific, technical, and methodological topics covered on the course
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 8
Lessons: 48 hours