GENERAL GYMNASTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PES115	GENERAL GYMNASTICS	1	3	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer RIZA KÜÇÜK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objectives of this course are to have the students identify the characteristics of general gymnastics; to have the students learn the basic skills in order to develop motoric characteristics like body awareness, balance, agility, quickness, hand-eye coordination and flexibility; to gain the habit of cooperation; to gain skills with carriable equipment; to make individual and paired movements in comformity with the music; to create a scenario and demonstrate it in a coreography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Body awareness, balance, agility, quickness, hand-eye coordination and flexibility, simple gymnastic movements, rope jumps, paired movements, rhythmic movements, individual and group gymnastic coreography.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concepts related with Gymnastics.
Summarize the historical development of the gymnastics.
Explain the properties of gymnastics specific tools.
Apply the movements and postures of basic gymnastics.
Apply the order exercises and movements with prompts
Apply rhythmic steps specific to the general gymnastics.
Apply the basic techniques and skills of the gymnastics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, providing information about the content of the course, basic concepts specific to the field of gymnastics	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
2	Literature review	History of gymnastics and gymnastics branches (gymnastics for all, trampoline, acrobatic gymnastics)	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3	Video viewing	Gymnastics branches (aerobic, artistic gymnastics)	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
4	Video viewing	Gymnastics benefits, warm-up, and general motor skills	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
5	Video viewing	Warm-up principles in gymnastics and practices of the preparation elements; (animal walks)	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
6	Video viewing	Staged application exercises of forward roll and backward roll movements	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
7	Competition viewing and interpretation	Open stretch, forward and backward roll, closed stretch forward and backward roll movement techniques and application exercises	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Competition viewing and interpretation	Handstand movement and staging techniques and application exercises	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
10	Competition viewing and interpretation	Loop movement and staged application exercises	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
11	Competition viewing and interpretation	Cardville movement and staged application exercises	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
12	Competition viewing and interpretation	Dolphin roll movement and staged application exercises	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
13	Competition viewing and interpretation	Training program preparation methods specific for Gymnastics	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
14	Competition viewing and interpretation	Model movements in Formations Practice studies	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
15	Competition viewing and interpretation	Preparation for final examination	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Mitchell, D., Davis, B. ve Lopez, R. (2002). Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills. Human Kinetics, US.
Suveren, S. ve Suveren, S. (2010). Artistik Cimnastik Öğretim Metotları (Bayanlar- Erkekler). Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Demir, M. (2005). Atletizm Koşular, Atmalar, Atlamalar. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Mengütay, S. (1998). Artistik Cimnastik Temel Teknik Hareketlerin Öğretim Yöntemleri ve Yardım şekilleri. Tutibay, Ankara.

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 to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.					4
2	Student will be able to discuss training organization and its functioning with the knowledge gained in the subjects such as performance measurement, training plan preparation, talent selection and technical-tactical training.				3
3	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the needs for sports activities of groups with different characteristics, such as age, gender, and persons with special needs.			2
2	Student will be able to analyze data and results for current applications in the field of Training science by using scientific research methods and techniques.			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.		1
4	Student will be able to solve the problems related to sport sciences and coaching profession applications with a critical and inquisitive point of view, based on knowledge of the literature he/she has.				3
5	Student will be able to choose the appropriate training method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the training program by taking these differences into consideration.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.						5

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 coaching.					4
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.						5
3	Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.						5

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.					4
2	Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in coaching practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.					4
2	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to skills selection, performance development, physical activity for sports and special groups for all, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.			2
3	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the coaching profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.					4
4	Student will be able to administer technical and tactical skills in the relevant performance sports and selected sports branches that he / she determines as his / her area of expertise, and to formulate specific training programs for the branch.	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	3	42
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	4	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	4	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	102