SKI I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY244	SKI 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:	Objective of the course is to help students gain the ability to apply the basic techniques of field specific skills using the materials and equipments of Skiing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic concepts related to skiing, history of skiing, winter olympics, ski competitions and competition rules, ski resorts, general characteristics of ski resorts and basic safety rules of ski resorts, basic skiing materials, risks and first aid in skiing sports, types of training in skiing, walking with ski, straight-slip, braking exercises, simple turn, snow plow, snow plow turn, basic parallel turn, slope slip, side slip, turn towards mountain and detained turn.

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 skiing
Summarize the historical development of the skiing
Explain the safety rules of ski resorts.
Explain the rules of Skiing competitions and apply these.
Apply basic first aid techniques to possible accidents in skiing applications.
Use technical material and equipment for Skiing.
Apply basic techniques specific to Skiing

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information about the purpose and content of the course and basic information about Skiing.	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with subject	Historical development of Skiing	Narration, question-response method
3	Literature review	General information about winter Olympics and sports branches in winter Olympics	Narration, question-response method
4	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Ski competitions and Ski competition rules	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Turkey Ski Federation website review	General features of ski slopes	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Ski resorts, ski resort safety rules	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
7	Turkey Ski Federation website review	Introduction of ski equipment	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review and video viewing	Risks and first aid in skiing	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Risks in skiing and first aid application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
11	Examination of sample training models	Special training methods for skiing; Straight-slip, braking exercises, simple turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
12	Video viewing	Special training methods for skiing; snow plow, snow plow turn, basic parallel turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
13	Video viewing	Special training methods for skiing; slope slip, side slip, turn towards mountain and detained turn and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
14	Video viewing	Walking with ski and application exercises	Question and answer, demonstration method and individual studies
15	Video viewing	Ski Practice Camp	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study and group studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hines, M. (2015). Skiing Fitness. Bloomsbury Spor, US.
Solomon, C. (2012). Skiing In The Land Of The Almost Right. New Word City, Inc. US.
Read, L., ve Nigg, B. M. (1999). An analysis of hip joint loading during walking, running, and skiing. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 31(1), 131-142.
Jurkovic, D. ve Jurkovic, N. (2005). Skiing: The Technique, Methodology and Training. Graphis d.o.o, Hırvatistan

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.					4
2	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.			2

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.					4
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.					4

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.					4
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.				3
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.				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.					4

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.				3

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.				3
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.				3

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