nk2507 English for Coaches

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/13/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (lecturer)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
nk2507/01: Fri 15. 3. 10:30–12:10 B11/236, Fri 22. 3. 13:25–15:55 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Fri 12. 4. 10:30–12:10 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 3. 5. 11:45–14:15 E34/225 - seminární místnost, 16:20–18:50 B11/305, D. Dlabolová
Prerequisites
Level B1 of the European Framework for Languages is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aims of the subject are to improve the students´ knowledge of academic vocabulary and grammar and enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills on B2 level with a special focus on technical language in coaching.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject the student will be able to: - interpret an academic text from the given field of study; - summarise the main points of a lecture in the given field of study; - make a presentation on a technical subject - write a motivational letter
Syllabus
  • Anatomy and Physiology of exercise • Fitness and medical problems + Sports injuries and First aid • Sports psychology, Sports medicine + Sports nutrition • Sports training – periodisation and planning + Coaching career – CV, cover letter
Literature
    recommended literature
  • www.ted.com
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
  • JACKSON, Allen W. Physical activity for health and fitness. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 1999, viii, 367. ISBN 0880115998. info
    not specified
  • RAIMES, Ann. Grammar troublespots : an editing guide for students. Second edition. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992, v, 170. ISBN 0312065183. info
Teaching methods
seminars - group work, presentations, discussions
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment + final exam test (listening, writing, vocabulary, grammar) and oral exam
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018.
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