CHESS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY317	CHESS II	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 help students gain the skills to play the chess game and to teach chess at basic level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course includes fundamentals of chess and history of chess, starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces, chess clock, irregular positions, game finishing, fast finish (guillotine), scoring, King-Castle Checkmate, King-Queen Checkmate, Two Bishops Checkmate, Knight-Bishop Checkmate, Fundamental Principles of Pawn game and Pawn Game Ending, Seven Assessment Principles in Chess, Strategy and Tactics in Chess, Ajourned Games, Fast Chess, Thunderbolt, Opening Movements in Chess and Teaching Methods of Chess.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell the rules of the game and the movements of the pieces in chess .
Describe and use game play in chess.
Apply different openings in chess.
Apply and teach the basic steps of teaching chess game .

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamentals of chess and history of chess	Narration and demonstration method
2	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
3	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Starting position of pieces on the board, movement of chess pieces, playing of chess pieces	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
4	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Chess clock, irregular positions, game finishing,	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
5	Reading book chapters related with subject	Fast finish (Guillotine), Score	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
6	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	King-Castle Checkmate, King-Queen Checkmate	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
7	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Two Bishops Checkmate, Knight-Bishop Checkmate,	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
10	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Fundamental Principles of Pawn game and Pawn Game Ending	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
11	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Seven Assessment Principles in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
12	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Strategy and Tactics in Chess, Opening Movements in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
13	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Ajourned Games, Fast Chess, Thunderbolt	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
14	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Teaching methods of Chess and Steps	Narration, demonstration method, Pair and applied group work
15	Match viewing and interpretation	Preparation for final examination	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kulaç, O. (2001) Başlangıç Düzeyi Satranç Kaynak Kitabı Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları İstanbul
Kulaç, O. 2009; Orta Düzey Satranç Kaynak Kitabı, Türkiye İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul
Kasparov, G. (2006). Benim Ustalarım, İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul
Chang R. (2007). Practical Chess Exercises: 600 Lessons from Tactics to Strategy, Wheatmark. 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.	0
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.	0

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.		1
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.	0
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.	0

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.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

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.		1
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.			2

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.		1
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.		1
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.		1

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