APPLIED OUTDOOR SPORTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY362	APPLIED OUTDOOR SPORTS	6	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. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. TANER ATASOY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To students; The aim is to provide students with information about the theory of outdoor sports and to provide them with the skills to practice them.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes natural life and environmental protection, the concept and characteristics of living in nature, auxiliary information in mountaineering, dangers encountered in mountaineering and protection, camping equipment and points to be considered when using it, clothing in nature sports, feeding in nature and tent setting exercises, meanings of activities classified as mountaineering - walking - hiking - canyoning - camping - rock climbing - ice climbing - mixed climbing - alpinism, walking and walking techniques and practical studies, climbing and descent, basic elements of climbing, climbing techniques and artificial wall climbing exercises, winter mountaineering, camping, in snowy lands progression and climbing techniques, rock climbing, history, rock climbing types. It covers rock climbing practice, sport rock climbing and climbing-related research, rock climbing practice, theory of equipment and technical studies used in mountain biking, mountain bike practice, high altitude climbing theory, high altitude climbing practice.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic concepts related to nature sports.
Explains general information about nature sports practices.
Uses equipment related to outdoor sports practices.
Applies basic techniques of nature sports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Natural life and environmental protection, the concept and characteristics of living in nature	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
2	Literature review	Helpful information on mountaineering, dangers encountered in mountaineering and protection	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
3	Reading a book chapter on the subject	Camping equipment and points to consider when using it, clothing in nature sports, nutrition in nature and tent setting exercises	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
4	Literature review	Meanings of activities classified as mountaineering - Walking - Hiking - Canyoning -Camping - Rock climbing - Ice climbing - Mix climbing - Alpinism	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
5	Literature review	Walking and walking techniques and practice studies	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
6	Literature review	Climbing and descending, Basic elements of climbing, Climbing techniques and artificial wall climbing exercises	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
7	Reading a book chapter on the subject	Winter mountaineering, camping, progress in snowy terrain and climbing techniques	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Rock climbing, history, rock climbing types. Rock climbing practice.	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
10	Literature review	Review of sport rock climbing and climbing-related research.	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
11	Reading a book chapter on the subject	Rock climbing practice.	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
12	Literature review and presentation preparation	Theory of equipment and technical work used in mountain biking	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
13	Literature review and presentation preparation	mountain bike app	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
14	Literature review and presentation preparation	High altitude Climbing theory	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
15	Literature review and presentation preparation	High altitude Climbing app	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.		1
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.			2
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.				3
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.		1
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.	0
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.		1
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.		1
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.		1
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.		1
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.		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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
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	5	35
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	41	0	125