Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sports in Nature
Course Code: REKB324
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Ability to live in nature together in nature sports activities, to overcome difficulties, to develop a sense of living and protection of nature, to move together, in-group harmony, using appropriate materials in nature, self-recognition, nutrition, self-sufficiency and so on. with the development of skills in the air, water, land is intended to recognize extreme sports.

Course Content

269/5000 Introduction to nature and adventure education; definition, concepts and theories, clothing in nature sports, clothes and basic properties of clothing, treking in nature, air, water, land, some different nature sports, adventure games application in the natural field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Vedat ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the concepts related to extreme sports and life in nature, explains the principles.
2.Understand the principles of planning and organization of nature activities.
3.Comprehend the risks, dangers and protection methods in nature
4.Knows environmental, ecology and nature conservation knowledge and investigates application methods.
5.Knows some nature sports applied in different environments
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Genç, H. (2019). Outdoor sports. Night Library
2.Aydingun, H. (1997). Life in Nature and Travel Notes. Publishing House Ltd., Istanbul.
3.Graydon D. and Hanson K. (2005). Mountaineering Freedom of the Peaks. Homer Bookstore and Publishing Ltd. Ltd.
4.Ibrahim H. ve Cordes K. A. (2002). Outdoor Recreation. Sagamore Pub. Llc.
5.Moynier J. (2004). Herkes İçin: Dağcılık. Bilge Sanat Yapım Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to nature and adventure education;
Week 2 - Theoretical
Camping equipment and considerations in the use - Bags, tents.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Clothing in nature sports. Basic features of clothing and clothing -Interior garments -Multi-layer clothes -Outside-layer clothes -Shoes, gloves, berets, leggings, glasses Nutrition in nature, characteristics of food
Week 4 - Theoretical
Establishment of tents, tent layout and collection application
Week 5 - Theoretical
Trekking, determination of place and direction in nature, risks that may be encountered in nature, hazards and protection methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Trekking, determination of place and direction in nature, risks that may be encountered in nature, hazards and protection methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Trekking, determination of place and direction in nature, risks that may be encountered in nature, hazards and protection methods
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
General repetition/Interim evaluation
Week 9 - Practice
Camping, hiking skills
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sports in the air
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sports in water
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sports on land
Week 13 - Practice
Nature sports practices
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition and evaluation of other weeks
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory62330
Lecture - Practice73342
Final Examination3103
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes