STEP AEROBICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY223	STEP AEROBICS I	3	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer DUYGU KOCA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide the students with the skills to apply Step Aerobic techniques at basic level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; concepts related with Step Aerobics, working principles, introduction of auxiliary materials, their use patterns and basic techniques of Step Aerobics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the basic concepts related with Step aerobic practices.
Describe the implementation guidelines for support materials of Step Aerobic
Use materials related with Step Aerobic applications.
Apply Step Aerobic exercises at a basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information about the purpose, content and functioning of the course, Historical Development of Step Aerobic, Basic concepts specific for Step Aerobic.	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
2	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Importance of selecting clothes and music in Step Aerobic.	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
3	Reading articles related with the subject and video viewing	Information about rhythm and music	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
4	Visual and written literature review	Importance of warming-up in Step Aerobic, types of warm-ups	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
5	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Basic steps specific for Step Aerobic and application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
6	Video viewing	Asymmetric choreography application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
7	Video viewing	Asymmetric choreography application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and interpretation	Step taking types with music and use of arms; application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
10	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Mambo steps and turns, T-stepping and application studies	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Left and right V step and variations, with choreography Practice studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	L Step and connections application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
13	Video viewing and interpretation	Dance steps on platform and including to the choreography	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
14	Viewing and interpreting Step-aerobic exercise videos	Application studies with music	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
15	Viewing and interpreting Step-aerobic exercise videos	Application studies with music	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kurtaral, M. (2003). Adım Adım Step. Pres Basım Yayın, İstanbul.
Altay, F. ve Bulca, Y. (2006). Ritim Eğitimi ve Dans. Spor Yayımevi, Ankara.
Judi, F. (2010). Dance Units for Middle School. Human Kinetics, USA.
Bennett , J. ve Riemer, P. (2006) Rhythmic Activities and Dans. Human Kinetics, USA.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.			2
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.			2
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.		1
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.	0
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.				3
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.		1
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.			2
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125