Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BSY305 | BIOMECHANICS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Lecturer ŞABO KESLER |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The objective of the course is to provide the students the ability to analyze human movements by using mechanical principles of physical education and spots and basic physics laws. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; biomechanics principles and movements of skeletal-muscle systems in sports, the importance of biomechanics in athletic performance,movement safety and prevention of injuries in sports, movement and types of movement, muscle and nerve activities, types of contractions, muscle, tendon mechanics and mechanics of muscle contraction, circulation, breathing mechanics, structure and chemistry of skeletal muscles, motion analysis, muscular strength, force, strength joints and analysis in sport techniques, analysis of sport techniques |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Define the basic concepts related with biomechanics. |
Describes the effects of internal and external forces of biomechanics on human bıdy. |
Demonstrate exercises that simulate muscle contraction types. |
Analyze the movements at basic level for different branches and examine their results. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the course; Identification biomechanical principles and movement of skeletal-muscular systems in sports | Narration, question-response discussion method |
2 | Reading book chapters related with the subject | The internal and external forces of the biomechanics affecting the human body and the effects of these forces on the body | Narration, question-response discussion method |
3 | Reading articles related with subject | Importance of biomechanics in athletic performance | Narration, question-response discussion method |
4 | Literature review | Movement safety and prevention of injuries in sports | Narration, question-response discussion method |
5 | Reading book chapters related with the subject | Movement and types of movement, muscle and nerve activities | Narration, question-response discussion method |
6 | Reading book chapters related with the subject | Types of contractions and their classification | Narration, question-response discussion method |
7 | Visual and written literature review | Mechanics of muscle, tendon mechanics and muscle contraction | Narration, question-response discussion method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Visual and written literature review | Circulation, respiratory mechanics and the areas affected on human body | Narration, question-response, demonstration method |
10 | Visual and printed literature review and video viewing | Muscular strength, force, technical applications of sports branches, strength components and analysis | Narration, question-response, demonstration method |
11 | Reading book chapters related with the subject | Motion analysis and theoretical approaches | Narration, question-response discussion method |
12 | Visual and printed literature review and video viewing | Methods of motion analysis specific for different sports branches; High jump, Long jump, Swimming, Football, Gymnastics | Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
13 | Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations | Methods of motion analysis specific for different sports branches; Throwing, Weight lifting | Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
14 | Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations | Methods of motion analysis specific for different sports branches; Swimming | Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
15 | Visual and printed literature review and preparation of presentations | Methods of motion analysis specific for different sports branches; Football, Gymnastics | Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Delavier, F. (2001). Strength Training Anatomy: Your Illustrated Guide to Muscles at Work. Champaign. Human Kinetics, USA. |
Watkins, J. (2014). Fundamental Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. Routledge, UK. |
Akalan, N. E. ve Temelli, Y. (2016). Temel Kinezyo-Mekanik Klinik Örnekli Anlatım. İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi, İstanbul. |
Çetin, H. N. (2013). Biomekanik. Turna Yayınevi, İstanbul. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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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.
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Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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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.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with coaching.
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Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.
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Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 7 | 4 | 28 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 4 | 28 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 43 | 0 | 125 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |