Course: Mountain hiking course

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Course title Mountain hiking course
Course code KTV/KHT
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rubín Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is focused on acquiring knowledge and practical skills required to stay and move in mountain terrain. During the course the day-long hikes student acquainted with route selection and organization of the movement in the mountains, with the issue of appropriate equipment and weapons for hiking, with objective and subjective danger in the mountains, the principles of safety. Part of the course content is also cultural and sightseeing activities.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Motoric and practical working skills training, Demonstration of student skills
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the implementation and organization of tourist trips in the mountains. Students are familiar with the dangers in the mountains.
Students obtain adequate information and skills in the following areas: - Safe motion in a mountain area. - Route planning with regard to the group. - Evaluation of subjective and objective danger. - Orientation in the field. - Reading maps. - Select and use proper material equipment.
Prerequisites
Basic motor skills appropriate age characteristics of the student.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis, Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Active participation in the course, completing the course content in its entirety.
Recommended literature
  • BOŠTÍKOVÁ, S. Vysokohorská turistika. Praha : Grada, 2004.. &, &. ISBN CIHLÁŘ, J. Cyklis.
  • NEUMAN, J. Turistika a sporty v přírodě. Praha : Portál, 2000. ISBN 80-7178-391-9. &, &.
  • Winter, S. Vysokohorská turistika. České Budějovice, 2003. ISBN 80-7232-201-x.


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