ORIENTEERING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY242	ORIENTEERING 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:	Objective of the course is to provide the students with the ability to practice the hall orienteering, pile traverse orienteering, line orienteering and land (coarse) orienteering according to their rules.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the historical development of orienteering, types of orienteering, rules of orienteering, orienteering map and the symbols used, orienteering target information card, basic orienteering techniques, hall studies, pile traverse orienteering studies, line orienteering and land orienteering.

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 orienteering.
Summarize the historical development of orienteering.
Explain the symbols used in the Orienteering map.
Explains the purpose of the Orienteering target information card.
Explain the rules of Orienteering and apply these.
Apply hall orienteeringing, pile traverse orienteering, line orienteering and land (coarse) orienteering types.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information on purpose and content of the course. History of Orienteering, basic facts about Orienteering	Narration, question-response method
2	Visual and written literature review	Types of Orienteering	Narration, question-response method
3	Turkey Orienteering Federation website review	Basic rules of Orienteering	Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Symbols used in the Orienteering map	Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
5	Visual and written literature review	Symbols used in the Orienteering map	Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
6	Reading the related chapter from the suggested book	Orienteering target information card and its functions	Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
7	Visual and written literature review	Orienteering areas and their characteristics	Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Orienteering and techniques specific to Orienteering and practice exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Orienteering and techniques specific to Orienteering and practice exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
11	Video viewing and interpretation	Pile traverse technique and application exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
12	Video viewing and interpretation	Line Orienteering technique and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
13	Video viewing and interpretation	Land (coarse) Orienteering technique and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
14	Video viewing and interpretation	Land (coarse) Orienteering technique and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
15	Competition viewing and interpretation	Land (coarse) Orienteering technique and application studies	Narration, Demonstration method and group work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ferguson, C. ve Turbyfill, R. (2013). Discovering Orienteering, Skills, Techniques and Activities, Orienteering. Human Kinetics, USA.
Burns, B. ve Burns, M. (2015). Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & GPS. Mountaineers Books, US.
McNeill, C. (2010). Orienteering, Skills, Techniques, Training, Crowood Sports Guidies, US.
Karaca, F. (2008). Uluslararası Oryantiring Kuralları (International Orienteering Federation - Iof). Gün Yayınları, Ankara.

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.					4
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.			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.				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.		1
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.					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.					4
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.					4

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.					4
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.					4
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