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ATHLETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY113 ATHLETICS 2 3 2 4

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. 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 athletics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include definition of terms specific to athletics, historical development process, athletics contest rules, short, medium, long distance running, throws and jumps.

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 athletics.
Summarize the historical developmental process of the athletics.
Explain field measurements for athletics.
Describe and apply the competition rules related with athletics.
Apply the basic technical skills of athletics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction, providing information about course content and history of athletics Narration, question-response method
2 Visual and written literature review Basic characteristics of athletics, classification of athletics and field measurements for athletics Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3 Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing Medium and long distance runs and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
4 Visual and printed literature review and video viewing Sprints, run drills and basic form and practice exercises of Sprint Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
5 Video viewing Practical exercises of basic forms of Run Starts Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6 Video viewing Expression and application of relay races and take overs Narration, demonstration method and applied group work, pair studies
7 Video viewing High jump and its techniques Practice studies Narration, demonstration method and individual work
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video viewing Mid-term Examination Preparation Narration, demonstration method and applied group work, pair studies
10 Visual and printed literature review and video viewing Examination of athletics competitions in past Olympic games Narration, question-response and demonstration method
11 Video viewing Long jump techniques and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
12 Video viewing Basic rules of triple jump, technique and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
13 Video viewing Basic forms of hammer throw and discus throw and application exercises Narration, demonstration method and individual work
14 Video viewing Basic forms of shot put and javelin throw and Narration, demonstration method and individual work
15 Video viewing and interpretation Preparation for final examination Narration, Demonstration method, individual and group work
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Demirci, A. (2007). Atletizm öğretimi: koşular. Ankara: Nobel.
Demir, M. (2008). Atletizm -Koşular, Atlamalar, Atmalar. Nobel Akademik, İstanbul.
Anderson, M.K. , Parr, G.P. ve Hall, S.J. (2012). Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, 5th Edition. LWW, US.
Hillman, S.K. (2012). Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy With Web Resource (Athletic Training Education). Human Kinetics, US.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.
3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3

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.
3

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.
4

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.
3
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.
4

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 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 4 2 8
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 2 8
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 37 0 100
Total Workload of the Course Unit 100
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0