SWIMMING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY212	SWIMMING I	5	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-Lecturer MELTEM DÜZGÜN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to help students gain the skills to apply basic techniques of free style and breaststroke styles in swimming.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes topics such as pool rules, standards of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences between swimming and other branches of sports, breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, parallel standing in water, free style technique, breaststroke style technique.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define basic concepts related to swimming.
Describe the pool rules and importance of pool rules.
Demonstrate the ability to stand parallel on the surface of water and to swim distant in water.
Apply the free-style and breaststroke arm stretching, stamp, and breathing techniques with proper timing and coordination.
Apply the free-style and breaststroke arm stretching, stamp, and breathing techniques with proper timing and coordination.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Pool rules, basic concepts of swimming, standarts of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences of swimming and other sports branches	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Problems encountered in technical education process in swimming	Narration, question-response method
3	Video viewing and reading book chapter	determination of swimming levels, water adaptation exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and applied group work
4	Video viewing	Breathing technique in swimming, Basic breathing technique and breathe timing, application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied group work
5	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Parallel standing techniques in water and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
6	Video viewing	water slide and stamp technique, application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
7	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Stamp technique in free style, applied foot stamp techniques with and without assistance, short-long distance practices	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Preparation for mid-term examination	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
10	Video viewing	Free style technical arm stretching stages (initial reach, grip, forward sweep, back sweep and leave) and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
11	Video viewing	Free style breathing technique, assisted and unassisted breathing technique exercise, coordination of breathing technique with arm stretching and stamp	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
12	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Breaststroke style arm stretching technique steps (reach, gripping, sweeping out, sweeping in) and application studies	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
13	Video viewing	Breaststroke style stamp technique Applied Land practice, assisted and unassisted foot stamp exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
14	Video viewing	Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied group work
15	Video viewing	Breaststroke style arm stretching and stamp timing, application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and applied pair work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Maclischo E.W. (2018) Swimming Fastest, Ekim Yazım Merkezi, İstanbul.
Cross D., Bernabei T., Paul C., Newell N. (2014) Yüzme, Akılçelen Kitaplar, İstanbul.
Yüzme Hocası, https://yuzmehocasi.wordpress.com/yuzme-teknikleri/
Ata Yüzme Spor Kulübü, www.atayuzme.com.tr/blog/serbest-yuzme-teknigi

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.						5
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.				3

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.		1

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.				3

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.			2
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.		1

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.			2

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.		1

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.			2
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.		1
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.			2

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