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SWIMMING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY207 SWIMMING 3 3 2 6

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. AHMET USLU-Lecturer DUYGU KOCA-Lecturer MELTEM ÖZAĞIR-Lecturer YASİN DÖNMEZ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to help students gain the skills to apply free style and breaststroke styles in swimming.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of the course includes topics such as pool rules, standards of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences between swimming and other branches of sports, breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, parallel standing in water, free style technique, breaststroke style technique.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define basic concepts related to swimming.
Describe the importance of pool rules.
Demonstrate the ability to stand parallel on the surface of water and to swim distant water in water.
Apply the free-style and breaststroke arm stretching, stamp, and breathing techniques with proper timing and coordination.
Apply the basic techniques of free style and breaststroke style of the swimming.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Pool rules, basic concepts of swimming, standarts of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences of swimming and other sports branches Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
2 Reading book chapters related with the subject Theoretical: Problems encountered in technical education process in swimming Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
3 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: determination of swimming levels, water adaptation exercises Practice: Distribution into groups according to swimming skill levels, water adaptation exercises Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
4 Video viewing Exercises of breathing technique and breathing in swimming Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
5 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Parallel standing techniques Practice: Parallel standing exercises, X position exercises Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
6 Video viewing Theoretical: water slide and stamp technique Practice: Repeated breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, slide exercises and stamp exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
7 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Stamp technique in free style Practice: assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, short-long distance exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video viewing Preparation for mid-term examination Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
10 Video viewing Theoretical: Free style technical arm stretching stages (initial reach, grip, forward sweep, back sweep and leave) Practice: assisted and unassisted arm stretching exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
11 Video viewing Theoretical: Free style breathing technique Practice: assisted and unassisted breathing technique exercise, coordination of breathing technique with arm stretching and stamp Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
12 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Breaststroke style arm stretching technique steps (reach, gripping, sweeping out, sweeping in) Practice: Land and water arm stretching exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
13 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style stamp technique Practice: Land exercise, assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, underwater stamp exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
14 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
15 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Maclischo E.W. (2018) Swimming Fastest, Ekim Yazım Merkezi, İstanbul.
Yüzme Hocası. https://yuzmehocasi.wordpress.com/yuzme-teknikleri/
Cross D., Bernabei T., Paul C., Newell N. (2014) Yüzme, Akılçelen Kitaplar, İstanbul.
Ata Yüzme Spor Kulübü, www.atayuzme.com.tr/blog/serbest-yuzme-teknigi

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 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 11 3 33
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 4 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 45 0 150
Total Workload of the Course Unit 150
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0