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508952 - BOATING (GRP 1)

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ID:
508952
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
3
SSD:
METODI E DIDATTICHE DELLE ATTIVITÀ SPORTIVE
Year:
2025
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Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (01/10/2025 - 16/01/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding:

Understand the history, terminology, rules, and various disciplines within rowing, including Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint.
Grasp the biomechanical principles of rowing and the phases of rowing technique.
Know different types of boats and their configuration (rigging).
Comprehend the physiological impact of rowing on the human body.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding:

Correctly apply rowing technique on the ergometer and in the rowing tank.
Perform specific strength and conditioning exercises for rowing with correct execution.
Adjust equipment (rigging) based on the athlete's needs and boat type.
Manage race rhythm and technique, applying effective competition strategies.
Judgment Autonomy:

Analyze rowing technique and identify areas for improvement.
Evaluate physical and technical performance through tests, understanding the results.
Choose race strategies best suited to the athlete's abilities and competition conditions.
Communication Skills:

Effectively communicate with athletes and staff, using specific rowing terminology.
Constructively discuss race strategies and technical adjustments.
Learning Skills:

Independently learn new techniques and training strategies, consulting authoritative sources.
Adapt training based on feedback and test results.

Course Prerequisites

Basic understanding of biomechanics.
Familiarity with concepts of sports training and physiology.

Teaching Methods

Lectures: Introduction to rowing principles, technique explanations, discussion on race strategies, and different disciplines.
Practical exercises: Training sessions on ergometers and in the rowing tank, strength and conditioning exercises, race simulations.
Peer feedback: Students will provide each other with feedback on rowing technique, promoting collaborative learning.
Case studies: Video analysis of professional athletes to study rowing techniques and race strategies.
Video viewings and scientific article analysis: In-depth study of specific topics related to biomechanics, physiology, and training in rowing.

Assessment Methods

Minimum attendance: A minimum of 75% attendance is required to pass.
Active participation: Active participation in practical and theoretical activities is essential and will be observed and evaluated during lessons.

Texts

Flood, J., & Simpson, C. (2010). The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing Nolte, V. (2011). Rowing Faster. Human Kinetics.

Contents

Course Content

Introduction to Rowing
Introduction to equipment (ergometer and boats).
Basic terminology and safety.
Basic rowing technique on the ergometer.

Ergometer and Rowing Tank
Introduction to using the rowing tank.
Coordination technique: legs-back-arms.
Technique session on the ergometer.

Detailed Technique: Rowing Phases
In-depth study of the rowing phases.
Technical correction exercises.
Peer feedback.

Strength and Conditioning
Rowing-specific strength training.
Core and flexibility exercises.
Power session on RowErg.

Boat Types and Rigging
Types of boats (single, double, four, eight, etc.).
Equipment adjustments (rigging).
Discussion on technical adjustments.

Aerobic Training and Intervals
Aerobic session on the ergometer.
High-intensity interval training.
Endurance and technique management under pressure.

Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint (new Olympic discipline)
Introduction to Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint.
Differences between traditional rowing and coastal rowing (sea conditions, maneuvers).
Beach start technique.

Race Simulation and Strategies
Race simulation on the ergometer.
Race rhythm and technique management.
Discussion on competition strategies.

Final Assessment and Feedback
Final test on the ergometer.
Assessment of technical and physical performance.
Individual feedback and suggestions.

Course Language

Italian

Degrees

Degrees (2)

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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People

People

PUSINELLI ROBERTO
Teaching staff
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