FENCING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY226	FENCING 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
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 basic techniques specific to Fencing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; General information about the fencing, fencing competition rules, characteristics of the Epee and the Foil branch, characteristics of the Sword branch, sword use techniques, common and separated aspects of three different weapon types, concentration aesthetic reflex, balance techniques, defense techniques, angard stance, batinando techniques, weapon holding positions, response, trenching, evacuation, capture and expulsion techniques, armed distance and contraparad techniques.

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 with Fencing.
Explain the historical development of Fencing.
Describe and apply the Fencing competition rules.
Apply basic techniques specific to Fencing

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, basic concepts of fencing, historical development and tools and equipment of fencing sport	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
2	Examination of Official Website of Turkish Fencing Federation	Fencing competition rules	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Characteristics of Epee and Foil branch	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Characteristics of Sword branch, sword use techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
5	Visual and written literature review	Common and distinguishing characteristics of three different weapon types	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6	Video viewing	Concentration, aesthetics, reflex, equilibrium techniques, application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 4 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 6 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
10	Video viewing	En Guard position and movement and Batinando techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
11	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Weapon holding positions, walking with weapon on arm, and nudging techniques on armed walks and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
12	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Response, Trenching, Evacuation, Capture and Expulsion techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
13	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Armed distance and counterparade techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
14	Competition video viewing and interpretation	Video viewing of significant Fencing tournaments and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
15	Literature review and video viewing	Preparation for final examination	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bianchedi, D. (2008). The Science of Fencing. Sports Medicine, US.
Borysiuk, Z. ve Korfanty, E. (2009). Modern Saber Fencing: Technique-Tactics-Training- Research. Ska Swordplay, US
Tyshler, D. Ve Logvin, V. (2015). Sports Fencing. A New Academic-Methodological, Russian
Türkiye Eskrim Federasyonu, http://www.eskrim.org.tr/

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.				3
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.		1

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.		1

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.				3
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.			2
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.			2

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.				3

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.						5
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.						5

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.						5
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.				3
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.		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