SKI I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY244	SKI 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 help students gain the ability to apply the basic techniques of field specific skills using the materials and equipments of Skiing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic concepts related to skiing, history of skiing, winter olympics, ski competitions and competition rules, ski resorts, general characteristics of ski resorts and basic safety rules of ski resorts, basic skiing materials, risks and first aid in skiing sports, types of training in skiing, walking with ski, straight-slip, braking exercises, simple turn, snow plow, snow plow turn, basic parallel turn, slope slip, side slip, turn towards mountain and detained turn.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concepts related with skiing
Summarize the historical development of the skiing
Explain the safety rules of ski resorts.
Explain the rules of Skiing competitions and apply these.
Apply basic first aid techniques to possible accidents in skiing applications.
Use technical material and equipment for Skiing.
Apply basic techniques specific to Skiing

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information about the purpose and content of the course and basic information about Skiing.	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with subject	Historical development of Skiing	Narration, question-response method
3	Literature review	General information about winter Olympics and sports branches in winter Olympics	Narration, question-response method
4	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Ski competitions and Ski competition rules	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Turkey Ski Federation website review	General features of ski slopes	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Ski resorts, ski resort safety rules	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
7	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Introduction of ski equipment	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review and video viewing	Risks and first aid in skiing	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Risks in skiing and first aid application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
11	Examination of sample training models	Special training methods for skiing; Straight-slip, braking exercises, simple turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
12	Video viewing	Special training methods for skiing; snow plow, snow plow turn, basic parallel turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
13	Video viewing	Special training methods for skiing; slope slip, side slip, turn towards mountain and detained turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
14	Video viewing	Walking with ski and application exercises	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
15	Video viewing	Ski Practice Camp	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study and group studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hines, M. (2015). Skiing Fitness. Bloomsbury Spor, US.
Solomon, C. (2012). Skiing In The Land Of The Almost Right. New Word City, Inc. US.
Read, L., ve Nigg, B. M. (1999). An analysis of hip joint loading during walking, running, and skiing. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 31(1), 131-142.
Jurkovic, D. ve Jurkovic, N. (2005). Skiing: The Technique, Methodology and Training. Graphis d.o.o, Hırvatistan

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.		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.	0

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

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.						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.						5

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.				3
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.				3

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