RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY237	RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS I	3	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	Prof. KUBİLAY ÇİMEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to give the students the ability to practice a choreography using rhythmic gymnastics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include introduction to the rhythmic gymnastics and its history, Rules of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Classification of body movements, Special training methods, Specific warm-up methods, Bouncing exercises, Balance and coordination exercises, Force exercises, Flexibility exercises, Rope techniques, Hoop techniques, Pivot exercises, Music knowledge, Rhythm studies, Music selection, Choreography studies.

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 Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Tell the historical process of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Turkey and in the world.
Explain basic information about rhythmic gymnastics discipline.
Explain the rules of Rhythmic Gymnastics and apply these.
Use the terminology of the rhythmic gymnastics.
Apply basic techniques of rhythmic gymnastics.
Practice with rope, hoop, ball, headpin and braid instruments.
Apply a choreography using instruments specific to rhythmic gymnastics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information on purpose and content of the course. History of rhythmic gymnastics, basic facts about the field	Narration, question-response method
2	Contest viewing	Rhythmic gymnastics contest rules	Narration, question-response method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Classification of movements specific to the gymnastics and practical exercises	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
4	Examination of sample training program	Basic steps of Rhythmic Gymnastics and rhythm studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
5	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Specific warm-up methods and application studies	Narration, question-response method, pair studies
6	Video viewing	Bouncing technique and application exercises	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Video viewing	Balance and coordination in Rhythmic Gymnastics and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing	Specific force training and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method and pair study
10	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the rope, rope technique and application studies	Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
11	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the hoop, hoop techniques and application exercises	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
12	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Introducing the Ball, Headpin and Braid, ball, headpin and braid instruments techniques and application studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
13	Video viewing	Practices specific to ballet techniques	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
14	Rhythm count for the specified music	Music knowledge, music selection and basic rhythm exercises	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study
15	Examination of sample choreographies	Choreography studies	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method, individual study and group studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Trost, A., Kravetsky, V. (2013). Greatest Rhythmic Gymnasts. A&V, Russian
Blume, M. (2013). Acrobatics For Children & Teenagers. Meyer Sports, USA
Gymnastics New Zealand, https://www.gymnasticsnz.com/rhythmic-gymnastics/
Türkiye Jimnastik Federasyonu, https://www.tcf.gov.tr/AEROBIK-CIMNASTIK/KURALLAR.html

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of sports management science.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to interpret the legislation on sport organizations.		1
2	Student will be able to discuss the functioning of sport organizations with the knowledge gained within the framework of basic components that constitute the management function and use this knowledge in application.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the activities of sport organizations in public, private and civil society organizations and identify the human resources, marketing and financial needs related with these activities.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to use the education, management and information technologies related with the solution of possible problems in the financial, marketing and governance decision making processes of sport organization.		1
2	Student will be able to analyze the environmental factors affecting the management processes of sport organizations.		1
3	Student will be able to analyze the assessment results of current applications related with personnel and process management in sports organizations by using the scientific research methods and techniques.		1
4	Student will be able to analyze the dimensions of management process and structure of public organizations that organize and execute the national and international sport organizations.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be interested in developing management skills within the context of different managerial competencies.			2
2	Student will be able to examine the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.		1
2	Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in sports management practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.		1
2	Student will be able to solve any possible problems that may appear in the management processes of sport organizations within ethical values.		1
3	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the sports management profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.			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