Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Understands the importance of traditional Turkish sports and their place in culture.
Course Content
Related terms and concepts of traditional Turkish sports; importance; contributions to the individual, society and country's economy; Historical development of traditional Turkish sports (Huns, Göktürks, Uyghurs, Seljuks, Principalities and Ottoman Period); Ahi Order and Guild Organization; Institutions and organizations related to Turkish arts in the Republican period; Classification, education, production and marketing of traditional arts according to raw materials and production techniques.
Required Resources
Yıldıran, İ., (1999). Historical Development of Yorga/Rahvan Riding in Turks in Conceptual and Functional Perspectives and Development Perspectives in Turkey, Gazi Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, IV, 2, pp: 43?58.
Yıldıran, İ., (1999). Evaluation of the Differences of Traditional Oil Wrestling from Modern Mat Wrestling in Terms of Cultural, Structural and Scientific Points, Gazi Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 2, pp: 43?58. Kahraman, A., (1995). Sports in the Ottoman Empire, Ministry of Culture Publications, 1697, P: 124-163, Ankara
Course Learning Outcomes
- Gain knowledge of terms and concepts related to traditional Turkish arts.
- Knows the Importance of Wrestling in Turkish Culture
- The historical development of traditional Turkish arts (Huns, Gokturks, Uyghurs, Seljuks, Principalities and Ottoman Period); Ahilik and Guild Organization; institutions and organizations related to Turkish arts in the Republican period.
- Understands the Current Situation of Traditional Turkish Sports.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Practice | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports in ancient Turks from history to the present. (Sports among Huns, Gokturks, Uyghurs and Oghuzs) | |
| 2 | The effects of Islam on Turkish sports culture, sports activities in Islamic and non-Islamic thought, | |
| 3 | The effects of Islam on Turkish sports culture, sports activities in Islamic sources, | |
| 4 | The effects of Islam on Turkish sports culture, Hz. Examples of sports activities from the life of the Prophet (PBUH) | |
| 5 | Sports in the Seljuks and Ottomans | |
| 6 | Sports training centers: Lodges | |
| 7 | Midterm exam | |
| 8 | Shooting, Hunting | |
| 9 | Horse Riding, Cündi, Rahvan Binicilik | |
| 10 | Wrestling, Oil wrestling, Aba wrestling, Karakucak wrestling, Shalwar wrestling, Belt wrestling | |
| 11 | Javelin, Javelin, Horse javelin, Foot javelin | |
| 12 | Gökbörü-Kızbörü-Beyge-Tepük | |
| 13 | Other local games | |
| 14 | Traditional Games Played by Age Groups | |
| 15 | Traditional Games and General Repetition | |
| 16 | Final exam |