SWIMMING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY207	SWIMMING	3	3	2	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMET USLU-Lecturer DUYGU KOCA-Lecturer MELTEM ÖZAĞIR-Lecturer YASİN DÖNMEZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to help students gain the skills to apply free style and breaststroke styles in swimming.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes topics such as pool rules, standards of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences between swimming and other branches of sports, breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, parallel standing in water, free style technique, breaststroke style technique.

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 swimming.
Describe the importance of pool rules.
Demonstrate the ability to stand parallel on the surface of water and to swim distant water in water.
Apply the free-style and breaststroke arm stretching, stamp, and breathing techniques with proper timing and coordination.
Apply the basic techniques of free style and breaststroke style of the swimming.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Pool rules, basic concepts of swimming, standarts of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences of swimming and other sports branches	Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Theoretical: Problems encountered in technical education process in swimming	Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
3	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Theoretical: determination of swimming levels, water adaptation exercises Practice: Distribution into groups according to swimming skill levels, water adaptation exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
4	Video viewing	Exercises of breathing technique and breathing in swimming	Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
5	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Theoretical: Parallel standing techniques Practice: Parallel standing exercises, X position exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
6	Video viewing	Theoretical: water slide and stamp technique Practice: Repeated breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, slide exercises and stamp exercises	Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
7	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Theoretical: Stamp technique in free style Practice: assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, short-long distance exercises	Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Preparation for mid-term examination	Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
10	Video viewing	Theoretical: Free style technical arm stretching stages (initial reach, grip, forward sweep, back sweep and leave) Practice: assisted and unassisted arm stretching exercises	Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
11	Video viewing	Theoretical: Free style breathing technique Practice: assisted and unassisted breathing technique exercise, coordination of breathing technique with arm stretching and stamp	Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
12	Video viewing and reading book chapter	Theoretical: Breaststroke style arm stretching technique steps (reach, gripping, sweeping out, sweeping in) Practice: Land and water arm stretching exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
13	Video viewing	Theoretical: Breaststroke style stamp technique Practice: Land exercise, assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, underwater stamp exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
14	Video viewing	Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
15	Video viewing	Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises	Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Maclischo E.W. (2018) Swimming Fastest, Ekim Yazım Merkezi, İstanbul.
Yüzme Hocası. https://yuzmehocasi.wordpress.com/yuzme-teknikleri/
Cross D., Bernabei T., Paul C., Newell N. (2014) Yüzme, Akılçelen Kitaplar, İstanbul.
Ata Yüzme Spor Kulübü, www.atayuzme.com.tr/blog/serbest-yuzme-teknigi

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	11	3	33
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	150