GOLF I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY232	GOLF 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 different techniques specific to golf sports in their own work.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course include definition and concepts related to golf, history of golf sport, rules of golf game, types of strokes used in golf sports, use of tools and equipment, technical and tactical information.

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 of golf sport.
Tell the history of golf sport.
Apply the rules of the golf sport.
Recognize and use equipment for golf sports.
Use the basic techniques and skills of golf sports in the game.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, general and specific descriptions about the course, Importance of Golf in Turkey and the world, history of golf	Narration, question-response method
2	Visual and written literature review	Things to consider while teaching on the golf course	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3	Visual and written literature review	Golf game rules, field measurements and lines	Narration and demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Teaching game types and golf terms	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
5	Video viewing	Importance of target, grip and stance in Stalemate technique and practice studies in relation with subject	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
6	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Stalemate technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
7	Video viewing	Application studies of Stalemate techniques	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Full Swing technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
11	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of target, grip and stance in Chipping technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
12	Video viewing and exercise	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Chipping technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
13	Video viewing and exercise	Application studies of Chipping techniques	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
14	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of target, grip and stance in Pitching technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
15	Practice	Visual training with golf game videos, applications related to adaptation of golf basic skills in game	Applied individual study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rotella B. (1995). Golf is Not a Game of Perfect Hardcover. Simon & Schuster, US
Türkiye Golf Federasyonu, Golf Kitapçığı
Boomer P. (2008). On Learning Golf: A Valuable Guide to Better Golf. Alfred A. Knopf, US
Davies P. (2005). The Historical Dictionary of Golfing Terms: From 1500 to the Present. University of Nebreska, UK

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.		1
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.		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.			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.					4
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.				3
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.	0

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.	0
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.	0

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.	0
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.	0

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.	0
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.	0
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.	0

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