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Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS461

SPECIALIZATION IN AQUA SPORTS

Course Code
SPS461
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. Will be able to introduce the concepts of sailing and wind surfing.
  2. Acquire the fundamental knowledge of wind, equipment and common sailing and windsurfing skills in order to take up safe water exercises.
  3. Understand the fundamental sailing and windsurfing skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAfter completing this course, the student will (be able to) Describe the point of winds, basic maritime law and training techniques.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and concepts of sailing and wind surfing
2nd Week Tie the ropes, point of winds and beaufort chart
3rd Week Tie the ropes, point of winds and beaufort chart
4th Week Tie the ropes, point of winds and beaufort chart
5th Week Sailing and windsurfing class
6th Week Sailing and windsurfing class
7th Week Knowledge of sail, boat, board and other equipment type, knowledge of arrangement
8th Week Knowledge of sail, boat, board and other equipment type, knowledge of arrangement
9th Week Different point of sailing, tacks and turns, preparations before sailing, setting sails
10th Week Different point of sailing, tacks and turns, preparations before sailing, setting sails
11th Week Mid Term
12th Week Practice
13th Week Practice
14th Week Practice
Recommended or Required ReadingKaracehennem, M. (1999). Yarış Yelkenciliği. Ercan Matbaası. Ankara.
Uygan, M.(1989). Temel Yelkencilik. Özkan Matbaacılık Sanayi. Ankara.
Yıldıral, E. (1996). Yeniden Yapılanma. Birinci Yelken Şurası.
Winner, K. (1995) Windsurfing, Champaign, Human Kinetics Publishers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Practice 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
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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