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SWIMMING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY207 SWIMMING 4 3 2 6

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 aim of the course is to help students gain the skills to apply free style and breaststroke styles in swimming.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of the course includes topics such as pool rules, standards of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences between swimming and other branches of sports, breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, parallel standing in water, free style technique, breaststroke style technique.

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 to swimming.
Describe the importance of pool rules.
Demonstrate the ability to stand parallel on the surface of water and to swim distant water in water.
Apply the free-style and breaststroke arm stretching, stamp, and breathing techniques with proper timing and coordination.
Apply the basic techniques of free style and breaststroke style of the swimming.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Pool rules, basic concepts of swimming, standarts of pool and other facilities, standards of materials used, physical differences of swimming and other sports branches Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
2 Reading book chapters related with the subject Theoretical: Problems encountered in technical education process in swimming Narration, question-response method, visual presentation
3 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: determination of swimming levels, water adaptation exercises Practice: Distribution into groups according to swimming skill levels, water adaptation exercises Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
4 Video viewing Exercises of breathing technique and breathing in swimming Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
5 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Parallel standing techniques Practice: Parallel standing exercises, X position exercises Narration, Demonstration method and pair work
6 Video viewing Theoretical: water slide and stamp technique Practice: Repeated breathing exercises, distant swimming in water, slide exercises and stamp exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
7 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Stamp technique in free style Practice: assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, short-long distance exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video viewing Preparation for mid-term examination Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
10 Video viewing Theoretical: Free style technical arm stretching stages (initial reach, grip, forward sweep, back sweep and leave) Practice: assisted and unassisted arm stretching exercises Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
11 Video viewing Theoretical: Free style breathing technique Practice: assisted and unassisted breathing technique exercise, coordination of breathing technique with arm stretching and stamp Narration, Demonstration method, pair exercises and practice method
12 Video viewing and reading book chapter Theoretical: Breaststroke style arm stretching technique steps (reach, gripping, sweeping out, sweeping in) Practice: Land and water arm stretching exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
13 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style stamp technique Practice: Land exercise, assisted and unassisted stamp exercises, underwater stamp exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
14 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
15 Video viewing Theoretical: Breaststroke style breathing technique Practice: breathing technique exercises Narration, Demonstration method and practice method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Maclischo E.W. (2018) Swimming Fastest, Ekim Yazım Merkezi, İstanbul.
Yüzme Hocası. https://yuzmehocasi.wordpress.com/yuzme-teknikleri/
Cross D., Bernabei T., Paul C., Newell N. (2014) Yüzme, Akılçelen Kitaplar, İstanbul.
Ata Yüzme Spor Kulübü, www.atayuzme.com.tr/blog/serbest-yuzme-teknigi

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
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.
3

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 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 11 3 33
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 45 0 150
Total Workload of the Course Unit 150
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0