Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biking
Course Code: REKB150
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

This course includes general theoretical knowledge about cycling, introduction of basic skills and techniques and teaching.

Course Content

Differences between sports, transportation and recreational cycling Equipment, competition rules and basic skills specific to bicycle disciplines Driving technique, safe driving, bicycle selection, basic bicycle care Anatomical, aerodynamic, biomechanical and physiological factors affecting bicycle performance Movement skills attainable by cycling activities Supporting physical fitness with cycling activities In Turkey, the development of the Bicycle Projects related to recreational cycling activities, new opportunities and job opportunities

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains general knowledge about equipment, competition rules and basic skills specific to bicycle disciplines.
2.Gains knowledge of correct driving techniques, safe driving, bicycle selection, basic bicycle care.
3.Understands the relationships between anatomical, aerodynamic, biomechanical and physiological factors that affect performance while cycling.
4.Acquire knowledge and participate in the exercise of movement skills and physical fitness through cycling activities.
5.Comprehend the needs related to sports, transportation and recreational cycling
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Sports, transportation and recreational cycling, Cycling disciplines
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Bicycle parts, accessories, basic bicycle care
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Bike and equipment selection, arrangements for the right driving technique
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Teaching cycling
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Movement skills acquired by cycling activities
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Anatomical, aerodynamic, biomechanical factors affecting bicycle performance
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiological factors affecting bicycle performance
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Physiological factors affecting bicycle performance/evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Supporting physical fitness with cycling activities
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Recreational cycling activities, group
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Projects related to recreational cycling activities, new opportunities and job opportunities
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Bicycle training, movement skills, educational games practice
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning and implementation of cycling themed recreational activities
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning and implementation of cycling themed recreational activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1415
Individual Work142028
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
2
2
4
4
3
OÇ-2
2
2
3
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
OÇ-4
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
OÇ-5
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026