Information Package

Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS459

SPECIALIZATION IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Course Code
SPS459
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. Progress the alpine and mix climbing techniques.
  2. Climb the peaks from various winter routes in different difficulties.
  3. Plan the recreational winter mountaineering course and party and, get monitoring and leadership experience skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAfter completing this course student will (be able to) Learn the advance skills and knowlodge on mountaineering, Learn and applicate winter mountaineering techniques.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and history in mountaineering
2nd Week Winter mountaineering fundamental
3rd Week Winter mountaineering fundamental (continious)
4th Week Alpine and mix climbing techniques,
5th Week Theoretical study of protection systems in winter mountaineering,
6th Week Chosse the route on the mountain face and slopes in winter, Climbing system and rope manegement
7th Week Mid Term
8th Week Plan the recreational winter mountaineering course and party, and team management and organization,
9th Week Climbing on different weather and field patterns
10th Week Safe climbing fundamentals,
11th Week Individual and group education techniques and teaching methods.,
12th Week Rating systems for winter climbing,
13th Week Application of all techniques and knowledge and climbing the different mountain from various routes for 7 days.
14th Week Application of all techniques and knowledge and climbing the different mountain from various routes for 7 days.
Recommended or Required ReadingAnonymous. (1989).Dağcılıkta Kullanılan Düğümler. Ankara:Dağcılık Federasyonu Yayını.
Crocket, K. (1990). Climbing: Terms & Techniques. England: Thorsons Publishing Group.
Fyffe, A. And Peter, I. (1990). The Handbook of Climbing. London: Penguin Group.
Johnston, T. (1995) Rock Climbing Basics, Stackpole Books Comp.
Graydon, D. (1992). Mountaineering. Canada: Douglas & Mc Intyre Ltd.
Long,J. (1989). How To Rock Climb!. Colorado:Chock Stone Press.
Peters, E. (Ed.). (1992). Mountaineering The Freedom of The Hills. Seattle:The Mountaineers.
Sturm, G. ve F.Zinti. (1986). Kaya Tırmanma Teknikleri. (Çv.L.O.Çıkıgil). Ankara:Anadolu Dağcılar Birliği Yayını.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
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 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 10 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 7 4 28
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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