Sea Kayaking in High School:
From Barcelona Kayak we want to contribute to the dissemination of the sport of kayaking as well as all its disciplines, an activity that can be carried out both in summer and winter, and that shows to the people our coast.
That's why we bring you closer the world of kayaking to the institutes, to discover from its most ancestral to the most modern version, a very complete sport that can be practiced all year round.
This activity can be shared with Rowing with Llaút and Dragon Boat. For very large groups you can include a tour with the ketch "Ciutat Badalona".
Ages:
Students from 12 years old onwards
Theoretical initiation to the world of kayaking, discovering all its disciplines:
-White water.
-Quiet waters or track.
-Sea kayaking
-Kayak polo.
Especially sea kayaking, which is the modality we have in the facilities of the Port of Badalona with Barcelona Kayak.
Development of the activity:
-Theorical session:
Brief history of kayaking. Explanation of the different disciplines of kayaking, especially the Olympic modalities, and sea kayaking. There will be different models of kayaks included the most sophisticated ones designed for competition.
This introduction can be done in the classroom of the institute, or in the facilities of the port of Badalona.
-Practical session (2 hours):
Warm-up to start the activity.
Basic paddling techniques that have previously been seen in the classroom.
Introduction to basic blade movements, forward, reverse and turn propulsion.
Brief explanation of safety and the marine environment.
The practice will be done with different games to make it more attractive for the students.
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