Information Package / Course Catalogue
Outdoor Sports and Camping
Course Code: PLT297
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The structure and functioning of nature, its sustainability; finding way and direction in nature; finding a suitable place for camping, setting up and accommodation; to introduce the materials used in hiking and camping in nature and to give information and skills on these issues.

Course Content

What is nature? A love of nature, sports in nature, weather information-meteorology, things to consider in hiking and camps, setting up tents, preparing bags, basic map information will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Introducing and loving nature
2.Sports performed in nature
3.Things to consider while walking
4.How to set up the camp, what should be considered in the camp
5.Getting to know camping equipment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Outdoor Sports 1, Harun Genç, Night Library
2.Outdoor Sports 2, Oktay Kızar, Night Library
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is nature? Bringing a love of nature
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sports performed in nature
Week 3 - Theoretical
Things to consider in hiking and camping.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Bag Preparation
Week 5 - Theoretical
weather information-meteorology
Week 6 - Theoretical
pitching a tent
Week 7 - Theoretical
general repetition
Week 8 - Theoretical
general repetition (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic map knowledge
Week 10 - Theoretical
The most known trekking routes
Week 11 - Theoretical
The best campgrounds
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dressing, eating and drinking while walking
Week 13 - Theoretical
Basic first aid knowledge in nature
Week 14 - Theoretical
Important trekking routes and camps in the world
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
1
1
2
2
2
1
OÇ-3
1
1
1
2
2
1
OÇ-4
1
1
1
1
2
1
OÇ-5
1
1
1
2
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026