CYCLING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY258	CYCLING 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 Cycling.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; The history of cycling, safe bicycle driving according to the rules, bicycle types, cycling clothes, cycling gear and maintenance of bicycle, and bicycle riding techniques according to weather conditions.

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 cycling
Explain the historical development of cycling
Explain appropriate bicycle selection criteria according to the area of use
Explain the rules for safe riding in bicycle use and apply these rules
Apply the driving techniques specific for cycling.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General information about the course, concepts related to cycling	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Literature review	Benefits and areas of uses for cycling	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Literature review and video viewing	Use of bicycles in traffic	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Visual and written literature review	Types of bicycles. Bicycle selection	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Safety rules in Bicycle riding and accessories	Narration, question-response method, group study
6	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Adjustment of Bicycle according to individual physical characteristics	Narration, question-response method, group study
7	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Things to consider in bicycle maintenance and practice exercises	Narration, question-response method, group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and written literature review	Preparation for mid-term examination	Narration, question-response method
10	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Road bicycles and methods of use	Narration, question-response method and applied group study
11	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Urban bicycles and methods of use	Narration, question-response method and applied group study
12	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Mountain bicycles and methods of use	Narration, question-response method and applied group study
13	Visual and written literature review	Choosing clothes for various bicycle uses	Narration, question-response method
14	Video viewing	Cycling methods in all weather conditions	Narration, question-response method
15	Video viewing	Driving and application exercises with bicycles on short, medium and long distance tours	Narration, question-response method and applied group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sovndal, S. (2009). Cycling Anatomy (Sports Anatomy). Human Kinetics, United States Of America.
Sidwells, C. (2014). Bisiklet (Turkish). Kaknus Yayınları, İstanbul
Ardahan, F. & Lapa, T. Y. (2011). Açık Alan Rekreasyonu, Bisiklet Kullanıcıları Ve Yürüyüşçülerin Doğa Sporu Yapma Nedenleri Ve Elde Ettikleri Faydalar. Uluslararası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi, 8(1), 1327-1341.
Dunya Bisiklet Birliği, web sayfası: www.uci.ch

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.			2
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.					4

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.						5
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.					4
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.				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.						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.			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.					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