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Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS447

SPECIALIZATION IN SWIMMING

Course Code
SPS447
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn swimming race rules (rules, pool sizes, tecnical knowledge about swimming, etc.)
  2. Understand the explanation of basic swimming technics.
  3. Learn how to planning swimming practices.
  4. Demonsrate and understand how to improve basic race fundamental skills and drills.
  5. Learn how to develope team organisations.Demonsrate and understand basic coacing knowledge and tecnics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAfter complating this course, the students will (be able to) know how to teach and play swimming
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Technics in swimming events
2nd Week Technics in swimming events
3rd Week Tactics in swimming events
4th Week Tactics in swimming events
5th Week Nutrition in swimming
6th Week Nutrition in swimming
7th Week Mid Term
8th Week Injuries
9th Week Swimming and sport psychology
10th Week Measurement and evaluation in swimming
11th Week Field practice
12th Week Field practice
13th Week Field practice
14th Week Field practice
Recommended or Required ReadingAmateur Swimming Association. (1971) . The Teaching of Swimming. London
Armbuster, D.A. (1942) . Competetive Swimming and Diving. London: Mosby Co.
Colwin, C.M., (1992) . Swimming into the 21St Century. New York:Human Kinetics:
Counsilman, J.E. (1968) . The Science of Swimming. New-Jersey: Printice-Hall.
Guzman, R.J. (1998) . Swimming Drills for Every Stroke. USA: Human Kinetics.
Hannula, D. (1995) . Coaching Swimming Successfully. USA: Human Kinetics.
Maglischo, E.W. (1993) . Swimming Even Faster. California: Mayfield Pub. Co.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for Quiz 7 3 21
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 3 42
Final exam 1 8 8
Homework 8 4 32
Total Work Load215
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.16
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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