FENCING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY226	FENCING I	4	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	Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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 basic techniques specific to Fencing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; General information about the fencing, fencing competition rules, characteristics of the Epee and the Foil branch, characteristics of the Sword branch, sword use techniques, common and separated aspects of three different weapon types, concentration aesthetic reflex, balance techniques, defense techniques, angard stance, batinando techniques, weapon holding positions, response, trenching, evacuation, capture and expulsion techniques, armed distance and contraparad techniques.

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 with Fencing.
Explain the historical development of Fencing.
Describe and apply the Fencing competition rules.
Apply basic techniques specific to Fencing

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, basic concepts of fencing, historical development and tools and equipment of fencing sport	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
2	Examination of Official Website of Turkish Fencing Federation	Fencing competition rules	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Characteristics of Epee and Foil branch	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Characteristics of Sword branch, sword use techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
5	Visual and written literature review	Common and distinguishing characteristics of three different weapon types	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6	Video viewing	Concentration, aesthetics, reflex, equilibrium techniques, application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 4 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 6 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
10	Video viewing	En Guard position and movement and Batinando techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
11	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Weapon holding positions, walking with weapon on arm, and nudging techniques on armed walks and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
12	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Response, Trenching, Evacuation, Capture and Expulsion techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
13	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Armed distance and counterparade techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
14	Competition video viewing and interpretation	Video viewing of significant Fencing tournaments and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
15	Literature review and video viewing	Preparation for final examination	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bianchedi, D. (2008). The Science of Fencing. Sports Medicine, US.
Borysiuk, Z. ve Korfanty, E. (2009). Modern Saber Fencing: Technique-Tactics-Training- Research. Ska Swordplay, US
Tyshler, D. Ve Logvin, V. (2015). Sports Fencing. A New Academic-Methodological, Russian
Türkiye Eskrim Federasyonu, http://www.eskrim.org.tr/

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

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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
2	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.				3
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.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.				3
2	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.			2
3	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.			2

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.				3

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.						5
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.						5
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.			2

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.		1
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.			2
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.		1

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