Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Swimming Education
Course Code: SYB211
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Starting from the basic training steps of swimming to the best teaching of the technique will go through this process, the individual tirelessly and by enjoying this branch-to ensure that he or she sports fondly. In addition, students after graduation, if there is a pool at the school to go to, the students to teach swimming and technical information is transferred to

Course Content

The history of swimming. Adaptation to water, staying on water, free, back, breaststroke, side scissors, exit and rotation techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the rules of swimming sport
2.Teach 4 swimming styles
3.Know pool measures
4.Explain the biomechanical properties of swimming
5.Can improve the swimming technical condition with four techniques
6.Can organize swimming organizations
7.Explain the structure and working patterns of swimming federation
8.Know the structure and functioning of the International Swimming Federation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dan Cross, Tommaso Bernabei, Paul Cowcher, Nic Newell (2014) Swimming, Akılçelen Books, Istanbul
2.Ana Maria Günsel (2005) Swimming for All, Kare Publications, Istanbul
3.Ian McLeod (2010) Swimming Anatomy, Human Kinetics
4.Susan Meredith, Usborne Books, Carol Hicks, Jackie Stephens, (1988) Teach Your Child to Swim, Usborne Publishing
5.Ruben Guzman (2006) The Swimming Drill Book – 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics
6.Paul Newsome, Adam Young (2012)The New Swim Smooth, Fernhurst Books
7. Don Calame (2011) Swim The Fly, Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
8.Leanne Shapton (2012) Swimming Studies, Blue Rider Press
9.Michael Phelps (2012) No Limits: The Will to Succeed, Simon and Schuster
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The definition and history of swimming. Pool measurements and rules.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Presentation of swimming styles and basic teaching steps in swimming.
Week 3 - Practice
Adapting to water, respiration, eye opening, water retention, water progress exercises.
Week 4 - Practice
Adapting to water, respiration, eye opening, water retention, water progress exercises.
Week 5 - Practice
Swimming styles (Freestyle)
Week 6 - Practice
Swimming styles (Backstroke style)
Week 7 - Practice
Swimming styles (Freestyle and Backstroke style exercises)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Swimming styles (Breaststroke style)
Week 10 - Practice
Swimming styles (Butterfly style)
Week 11 - Practice
Practicing swimming techniques
Week 12 - Practice
Swimming teaching methods applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples from exercises to improve swimming fitness training and condition.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structure and working patterns of Turkish Swimming Federation. FINA structure and working patterns.
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 - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment117219
Individual Work115116
Practice Examination111213
Midterm Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes