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ATHLETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY113 ATHLETICS 1 3 2 4

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. TANER ATASOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. SEYİT AHMET KETEN
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 athletics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include definition of terms specific to athletics, historical development process, athletics contest rules, short, medium, long distance running, throws and jumps.

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 athletics.
Summarize the historical developmental process of the athletics.
Explain field measurements for athletics.
Describe and apply the competition rules related with athletics.
Apply the basic technical skills of athletics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction, providing information about course content and history of athletics Narration, question-response method
2 Visual and written literature review Basic characteristics of athletics, classification of athletics and field measurements for athletics Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3 Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing Medium and long distance runs and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
4 Visual and printed literature review and video viewing Sprints, run drills and basic form and practice exercises of Sprint Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
5 Video viewing Practical exercises of basic forms of Run Starts Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6 Video viewing Expression and application of relay races and take overs Narration, demonstration method and applied group work, pair studies
7 Video viewing High jump and its techniques Practice studies Narration, demonstration method and individual work
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video viewing Mid-term Examination Preparation Narration, demonstration method and applied group work, pair studies
10 Visual and printed literature review and video viewing Examination of athletics competitions in past Olympic games Narration, question-response and demonstration method
11 Video viewing Long jump techniques and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
12 Video viewing Basic rules of triple jump, technique and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
13 Video viewing Basic forms of hammer throw and discus throw and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
14 Video viewing Basic forms of shot put and javelin throw and Narration, demonstration method and individual work
15 Video viewing and interpretation Preparation for final examination Narration, Demonstration method, individual and group work
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Demirci, A. (2007). Atletizm öğretimi: koşular. Ankara: Nobel.
Demir, M. (2008). Atletizm -Koşular, Atlamalar, Atmalar. Nobel Akademik, İstanbul.
Anderson, M.K. , Parr, G.P. ve Hall, S.J. (2012). Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, 5th Edition. LWW, US.
Hillman, S.K. (2012). Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy With Web Resource (Athletic Training Education). Human Kinetics, US.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defines concepts related to exercise and sports science profession in disabled people.
2
Explains the theories of exercise and sports science for the disabled.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses the suitability of preparing exercise programs for disabled individuals with the theoretical knowledge she has acquired in the field of exercise and sports sciences and uses this knowledge in practice environments

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examines existing scientific studies on disabled individuals in the field of exercise and sports sciences using scientific research methods and techniques and analyzes data and results for current practices.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It provides basic guidance on issues related to improving healthy living, physical fitness, performance and conditioning characteristics for disabled individuals.
2
It selects the appropriate exercise method for different disability types and groups and organizes an exercise program taking these differences into account.
3
It carries out measurement activities for disabled individuals in order to determine motor development, sports performance and condition characteristics, uses the equipment, technology and software needed in these activities and analyzes the evaluation results.
4
Prepares exercise plans for different disability groups

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Takes initiative and develops solutions to possible problems in field-related applications, both collaboratively and individually, independently

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Realizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments regarding exercise and sports science applications.
2
Demonstrates behavior towards being open to change and the necessity of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Expresses the knowledge and ideas she has acquired about the field in written and oral form in a fluent and understandable manner.
2
Demonstrates communication and social competence skills at a level that enables cooperation with national or international institutions in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field; Recognizes problems related to exercise practices for disabled individuals and solves these problems based on ethical values.
2
By using personality traits with social skills required by the profession; organizes projects, organizations and studies with sustainable social content specific to its field

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 2 26
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 4 2 8
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 2 8
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 37 0 100
Total Workload of the Course Unit 100
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0