SURFING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY256	SURFING 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 provide students with the ability to apply basic techniques specific to windsurfing and wave surfing using technical materials and equipment related with surfing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include concepts related with surfing, windsurfing, wave surfing, safety and first aid in surfing, wind types, techniques specific to surfing and applied surfing training exercises.

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 surfing.
Explain the purpose of use of technical materials and equipment for surfing.
Explain the technical differences and similarities between windsurfing and wave surfing.
Use technical material and equipment for surfing.
Apply basic techniques specific to windsurfing and wave surfing.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic concepts related with water sports and surfing	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Literature review, article reading	Information on wind types and general wind directions	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Literature review, summarizing article	Safety precautions and first aid techniques and practices in surfing	Narration, question-response method, demonstration method and practice method
4	Visual and written literature review	Selection of materials used in wind surfing, preparation, sailing and assembly of the boat and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, practice method
5	Literature review and video viewing	Balance in windsurfing and standing techniques and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
6	Visual and written literature review	Techniques used in wave surfing: material selection and customized surfboards in the selection of properties and balance exercises	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
7	Video viewing	Boarding and turning techniques in wave surfing and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Preparation for midterm, practice of wave surfing specific techniques	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
10	Video viewing	Body position in wave surfing, water entrance and stand up techniques and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
11	Video viewing	Boarding and headway techniques in wind surfing and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Wave capture technique and application studies in wave surf	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
13	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Headway technique and application studies on windsurfing	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
14	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Basic techniques of windsurfing and wave surfing and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
15	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Preparation for final examination	Narration, question-response, practice method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sunshine, S. (2003). Surfing İnjuries. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2(3), 136-141.
Partington, S., Partington, E., & Olivier, S. (2009). The Dark Side Of Flow: A Qualitative Study Of Dependence İn Big Wave Surfing. The Sport Psychologist, 23(2), 170-185.
Bir bakışta moda http://www.atasunoptik.com.tr/blog/yeni-baslayanlar-icin-sorf/
Mailce.com https://www.mailce.com/sorf-sporu.html

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.		1

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.						5
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.						5
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

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.						5
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.					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.					4

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.						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.			2
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.					4
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.						5
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