PILATES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY239	PILATES I	3	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	Lecturer DUYGU KOCA-Lecturer MUHAMMED MÜCAHİT KARAKAŞ
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 Pilates Matwork exercises at basic level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; concepts related with pilates exercises, pilates working principles, introduction of auxiliary materials, their use patterns and pilates exercise applications.

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 related with Pilates exercises.
Describe the implementation guidelines for support materials.
Uses materials related with Pilates exercise applications.
Apply Pilates Matwork exercises at a basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information about the purpose, content and functioning of the course, Historical Development of Pilates, Basic concepts specific for Pilates.	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
2	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Pilates Method and Physical Fitness System, Pilates Motion Principles; Breathing, Core activation, Natural spine, Abdominal strength, Lumbopelvic stabilization, Strengthening and mobilization of the spleen, Scapular stabilization and mobilization application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
3	Reading articles related with the subject and video viewing	Introduction to Pilates Matwork Studies: anatomical and biomechanical assessment of exercises and basic level application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
4	Visual and written literature review	Things to Consider in Pilates Implementation, Risk Factors and Matwork basic level practice studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
5	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Matwork Core Activation and Pelvic Base Exercises (Kegel) and practice studies	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
6	Video viewing	Matwork Lower Extremity Exercises and Matwork Leg Exercises practices	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
7	Video viewing	Matwork Upper Extremity Exercises and Matwork practices	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Pilates Support Materials: Application Principles, Techniques Integration and application studies	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
10	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Pilates Ball Exercises: Working Principles, Techniques and Practice with Ball Exercises	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied group and pair work
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Exercises Made with Pilates Thera Band; Working Principles, Techniques and Practices of Thera Band Exercises	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Exercises Made with Pilates Circle; Working Principles, Techniques and Practice of Circle Exercises	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
13	Viewing and interpreting Pilates exercise videos	Basic Matwork Exercise Repertoire, Course Serial Techniques and Practice	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied group and pair work
14	Viewing and interpreting Pilates exercise videos	Basic level Matwork course serial exercises	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied group and pair work
15	Viewing and interpreting Pilates exercise videos	Basic Level Matwork (By Using Support Material) Course Serial exercises	Narration, question and answer, discussion, demonstration method, applied group and pair work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Taylor Alpers, A., Taylor Segel R. ve Gentry, L. (2009). Her Yönüyle Pilates. Arkadaş Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Villa, U. (2013). Pilates & Fitness. Alfa Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Ellsworth, A. (2017). Pilates Anatomisi. Akılçelen Kitaplar, İstanbul.
George, A. (2010). Intermediate Matwork. Centerworks, Washington.
Herman, E. (2004). Pilates Props. Uleysses Press, Berkeley, US.
Ungaro, A. ( 2002).Pilates Body İn Motion. DK Publishing, New York, US.

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.			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.			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.			2
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.			2

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.			2
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.				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.			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