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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
REK208Compulsory244
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
They should have knowledge about the basic information and fundamental practices related to outdoor sports.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Ömer Faruk AKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1Gains basic mountaineering knowledge and skills
2Aware of accidents that may occur in the mountains
3Has the skills and knowledge to intervene in possible accidents.
4Has climbing and equipment knowledge.
5Recognizes the physiological, mental and spiritual changes that occur in high altitude conditions and harsh natural conditions.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
Providing basic mountaineering knowledge and skills: Raising awareness about potential accidents that may occur in the mountains. Acquiring skills and knowledge for intervention in case of potential accidents. Identifying different types of mountaineering. Possessing knowledge of climbing techniques and equipment. Recognizing physiological, mental, and emotional changes that occur in high-altitude conditions and challenging mountain environments.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to Mountaineering and Basic Equipment? Clothing materials and layers? Shoes? Backpack and its placement? Materials to be carried at all times and Material list
2Camping Equipment and Camping Summer Camping Equipment and Camping Winter
3causing minimal damage to nature? Choosing a campsite? Tents, installation, maintenance, bivouac. ? Sleeping bags, mats? Furnaces, Water supply? Camping in summer and winter conditions. Tents, installation, maintenance, bivouac. ? Sleeping bags, mats? Furnaces, Water supply
4Foods, Nutrition and Training? Qualities of foods (Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat) Foods, Nutrition and Training? Food planning? Feeding in cold environment? Training for nature
5Mountaineering and special training? The physiology of mountaineering? Mountaineering and special training? Factors affecting performance in mountaineering?
6Travel in nature? Mountain preparation organization? Observation during the approach to the mountain? Walking and team formation, Breaks - walking on different ground? Cartography and compass? Weather forecast in the mountains
7What is Mountaineering? Types of Mountaineering, Mountaineering in Turkey, Mountaineering in the World
8midterm
9Mountaineering equipment, Performance and training in mountaineering, Nutrition in mountaineering
10Mountaineering knots, Technical equipment and its use, Rope descent techniques, Top rope climbing, Hiking and team information
11Climbing Organization / Practice I
12Camping site selection, Hiking Information and Technique / Practice II
13Climbing Techniques / Practice III
14Nutrition / Practice in Mountaineering IV
15Orienteering practice
16final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Kızar, O., Genç, H., Kayantaş, İ. & Kargün, M. (2019). Doğa sporları 1. Gece Akademi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Practice7321
Self Study14342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)108
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
LO1213111
LO2121311
LO3112131
LO4111212
LO5111121
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High