FENCING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY226	FENCING I	5	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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide the students with the skills to apply basic techniques specific to Fencing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; General information about the fencing, fencing competition rules, characteristics of the Epee and the Foil branch, characteristics of the Sword branch, sword use techniques, common and separated aspects of three different weapon types, concentration aesthetic reflex, balance techniques, defense techniques, angard stance, batinando techniques, weapon holding positions, response, trenching, evacuation, capture and expulsion techniques, armed distance and contraparad techniques.

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 with Fencing.
Explain the historical development of Fencing.
Describe and apply the Fencing competition rules.
Apply basic techniques specific to Fencing

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, basic concepts of fencing, historical development and tools and equipment of fencing sport	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
2	Examination of Official Website of Turkish Fencing Federation	Fencing competition rules	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Characteristics of Epee and Foil branch	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Characteristics of Sword branch, sword use techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
5	Visual and written literature review	Common and distinguishing characteristics of three different weapon types	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6	Video viewing	Concentration, aesthetics, reflex, equilibrium techniques, application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 4 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Attack-defense techniques and application studies on 6 line with combined movements	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
10	Video viewing	En Guard position and movement and Batinando techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
11	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Weapon holding positions, walking with weapon on arm, and nudging techniques on armed walks and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
12	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Response, Trenching, Evacuation, Capture and Expulsion techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
13	Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing	Armed distance and counterparade techniques and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
14	Competition video viewing and interpretation	Video viewing of significant Fencing tournaments and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
15	Literature review and video viewing	Preparation for final examination	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bianchedi, D. (2008). The Science of Fencing. Sports Medicine, US.
Borysiuk, Z. ve Korfanty, E. (2009). Modern Saber Fencing: Technique-Tactics-Training- Research. Ska Swordplay, US
Tyshler, D. Ve Logvin, V. (2015). Sports Fencing. A New Academic-Methodological, Russian
Türkiye Eskrim Federasyonu, http://www.eskrim.org.tr/

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.			2

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.		1
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.			2
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.		1
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.			2
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.			2

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