GROUP FITNESS III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY418	GROUP FITNESS III	8	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 knowledge and ability to teach the fitness exercise movements to individuals with different characteristics in physical and conditional terms and to prepare a fitness exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Definition of group fitness, Historical development, purposes and benefits of Group Fitness, Planning of group fitness, Rhythm knowledge, Choreography formation, Group fitness exercises, Group cycling exercises, General, special, regional and Strength group exercises.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the planning methods and stages for group fitness exercises.
Apply to group fitness choreographies with music and rhythm.
Teach fitness exercise movements to individuals with different physical and fitness characteristics.
Examines fitness choreographies specific to different countries.
Prepare a fitness exercise program for groups with different physical and fitness characteristics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Qualities of a Group Fitness trainer	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
2	Visual and written literature review	Group fitness exercises planning methods and stages	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
3	Visual and written literature review	Methods for improving and reorganizing various group fitness exercises	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Specific rhythm knowledge for all group fitness applications, BPM studies	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
5	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Choreography formation studies for all group fitness applications	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
6	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Group fitness exercises specific to the body parts	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
7	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Group aerobic-anaerobic dance exercises; dance choreographies specific for different countries	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and interpretation	Preparation for mid-term examination	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
10	Reading articles related with subject	Preparing a group fitness exercise plan on bicycles with different ergonomics	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied group and pair work
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Yoga, hatha, mixed yoga practice studies for groups with different physical and fitness characteristics	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Group pilates, mat, instrument pilates application studies for groups with different physical and fitness characteristics	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
13	Viewing and interpreting existing group exercise videos	Aqua fitness practice studies for groups with different physical and fitness characteristics	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, applied individual and group work
14	Viewing and interpreting existing group exercise videos	Group stretching practice studies for groups with different physical and fitness characteristics	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
15	Viewing and interpreting existing group exercise videos	Preparation for final examination	Group study and repetition method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Özukan, B. (2007). Aletsiz Egzersizler / Push Aerobik, Step, Stretching Egzersizleri. Boyut Yayın Grubu, İstanbul.
Fontaine, F. (2012). Ritm ve Zaman Duygusunun Temelleri,Bilgi Sistem Bilişim Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Plevin, M., Macagno, P. ve Garcia, M. (2018). Yaratıcı Hareket ve Dans. İstanbul Bilgi üniversitesi yayınları, İstanbul.
Bilal, E. ve Bozkurt, L. ( 2015). Yeni Başlayanlar İçin Yoga ve Meditasyon. Okyanus Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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	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