GOLF I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY232	GOLF 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 different techniques specific to golf sports in their own work.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course include definition and concepts related to golf, history of golf sport, rules of golf game, types of strokes used in golf sports, use of tools and equipment, technical and tactical information.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the basic concepts of golf sport.
Tell the history of golf sport.
Apply the rules of the golf sport.
Recognize and use equipment for golf sports.
Use the basic techniques and skills of golf sports in the game.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, general and specific descriptions about the course, Importance of Golf in Turkey and the world, history of golf	Narration, question-response method
2	Visual and written literature review	Things to consider while teaching on the golf course	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3	Visual and written literature review	Golf game rules, field measurements and lines	Narration and demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Teaching game types and golf terms	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
5	Video viewing	Importance of target, grip and stance in Stalemate technique and practice studies in relation with subject	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
6	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Stalemate technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
7	Video viewing	Application studies of Stalemate techniques	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Full Swing technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
11	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of target, grip and stance in Chipping technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
12	Video viewing and exercise	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in Chipping technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
13	Video viewing and exercise	Application studies of Chipping techniques	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
14	Video viewing and interpretation	Importance of target, grip and stance in Pitching technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
15	Practice	Visual training with golf game videos, applications related to adaptation of golf basic skills in game	Applied individual study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rotella B. (1995). Golf is Not a Game of Perfect Hardcover. Simon & Schuster, US
Türkiye Golf Federasyonu, Golf Kitapçığı
Boomer P. (2008). On Learning Golf: A Valuable Guide to Better Golf. Alfred A. Knopf, US
Davies P. (2005). The Historical Dictionary of Golfing Terms: From 1500 to the Present. University of Nebreska, UK

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			2

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.			2
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.		1
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.			2

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.			2
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.				3
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.			2
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.		1

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.			2

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.			2
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.		1

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.			2
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	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