CHESS III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY410	CHESS III	8	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 knowledge and ability to teach the chess game specific tactics, to prepare the training program for teaching the chess game.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course include game types in chess, evaluation principles, strategy and tactics, openings in chess, game center ideas: improvement of the positions of the pieces, checking and escaping from checking, special moves, preparation of chess teaching methods and training program.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the rules of the game and the movements of the pieces in chess
Apply different openings in chess
Teach chess game
Describe and apply chess-specific tactics
Examine and formulate appropriate training methods for chess game

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamental Principles of Pawn game and Pawn Game Ending	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Seven Assessment Principles in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
3	Visual and written literature review	Strategy and Tactics in Chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
4	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Ajourned Games, Fast Chess, Thunderbolt	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
5	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Openings in chess	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
6	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Game center ideas: improvement of the positions of the pieces	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
7	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Checking and escape from checking: by taking a piece, by placing a piece in between, by escaping. CHECKMATE. Checkmates in a single move.	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Match viewing and interpretation	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
10	Match viewing and exercise	CHECKMATE. With castle, queen, bishop, knight, pawn.	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
11	Match viewing and exercise	Special moves: Rok, Pawn upgrade, Taking a piece while passing. Examples of short checkmates.	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
12	Match viewing and exercise	Double offense: Offense goals: King, pieces, important squares.	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
13	Match viewing and exercise	Tactics: Attack by opening, double checkmate by opening.	Narration Method, Practice Method, Demonstration Method and Pair Practice Method
14	Video viewing and Repetition Exercises	Chess training methods and branch specific training program preparation	Narration method, pair study method, applied group works
15	-	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.		1
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.			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.		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.					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.			2
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.	0

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.					4

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.				3
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.				3

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.		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.	0

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