GOLF III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY422	GOLF III	8	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:	Objective of this course is to help students gain the knowledge and ability to apply the technical skills specific to golf sports in advanced level, use instructional tactics to teach specific basic skills, and to prepare a golf training program.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include golf game types, advanced techniques of the types of strokes used in golf sports, use of tools and equipment, technical and tactical information and preparation of a training program specific to golf sports.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize the types of golf sports games.
Describe the characteristics of the equipment used in the golf sport.
Apply the golf sports specific technical skills in advanced level.
Teach basic skills for golf.
Formulate a training program for golf sports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, General and specific explanations about the course, Points to consider when giving lessons on the golf course	Narration, question-response method
2	Visual and written literature review	Golf game rules, field measurements and lines, Teaching golf game terminology	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
3	Visual and written literature review	Golf equipment and characteristics; (golf clubs, golf ball, green, flag), advanced golf clubs and their characteristics (Wood, Utility, Driver, Putter, Wedge, İron)	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
4	Visual and written literature review	Golf game types	Narration, question-response and demonstration method
5	Video viewing and exercise	Body positioning and stroke application exercises in Advanced Stalemate technique	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual and pair work
6	Video viewing and exercise	Body positioning and stroke application exercises in Advanced Stalemate technique	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual and pair work
7	Video viewing and exercise	Midterm preparation exercises (repetition of theoretical knowledge)	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	Midterm preparation exercises (repetition of stroke techniques)	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing and exercise	Visual training with golf game videos, applications related to adaptation of golf basic skills in game and related practices	Narration and demonstration method
11	Video viewing and exercise	Use of advanced equipments in Chipping and half pith technique and body positioning and application studies	Applied group study
12	Video viewing and exercise	Advanced sand pound (banker) stroke technique applications	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
13	Video viewing and exercise	Importance of target, grip and posture and application studies in advanced Pitching technique	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
14	Video viewing and exercise	Importance of stance, body angle, ball position and of swing path in advanced Full Swing technique and practices about the topic	Narration, demonstration method and applied individual work
15	Examination of sample training program	Preparation of a training program at the basic level with special teaching methods specific to golf sports	Applied group 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		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.			2
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.			2
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.		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.			2

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.				3
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.			2
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.				3

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