Information Package / Course Catalogue
Paragliding
Course Code: REKB376
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the basic knowledge and techniques of paragliding both theoretical and practical.

Course Content

This course covers general theoretical knowledge about paragliding, introducing and teaching basic skills and techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the history of paragliding. He knows its place in the world and Turkey.
2.Knows the terms related to paragliding
3.Knows and applies the techniques used in paragliding
4.Knows where and under which conditions paragliding will be made and applies
5.Knows and applies security measures
Recommended or Required Reading
1.YAMAÇ PARAŞÜTÜ, M. CAN GÜL, AURA KİTAPLARI, 2004.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history of paragliding, their place in the world and Turkey
Week 2 - Theoretical
Terms related to paragliding
Week 3 - Theoretical
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 4 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 5 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 6 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 7 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 8 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding and Midterm evaluation
Week 9 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 10 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 11 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 12 - Practice
Techniques used in paragliding
Week 13 - Practice
Paragliding where and under what conditions, security measures
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reputation and evaluation of other weeks
Week 15 - Final Exam
final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory53225
Lecture - Practice94363
Individual Work4118
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes