Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of lesson; The aim is to provide students with the ability to apply basic techniques specific to the canoeing branch.
Course Content
Course content; It covers the history of canoeing, canoe races, canoe types, canoeing techniques, canoe navigation techniques, basic paddling techniques, reverse paddling techniques, canoe stopping techniques and rescue techniques.
Required Resources
Amatör Denizcilik Federasyonu “ Amatör Denizci El Kitabı” 2- Lull, j., “Seakayaking: Safety and Resque”
Mattos, B. (2005), Kayaking and Canoeing for Beginners, Southwater; New edition, US.
Chase, J. (2014), Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling, John Chase; 1 edition,US.
Türkiye Kano Federasyonu, http://www.turkaf.org.tr/
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defines the basic terms used in maritime.
- Explains the basic concepts of canoeing.
- Explains the historical development of canoeing.
- Explains and applies the race rules specific to the canoe branch.
- Uses materials and equipment belonging to the canoe branch.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terms used in Meteorology and Navigation | |
| 2 | The historical development of the canoeing discipline, canoeing terminology | |
| 3 | Canoe types and canoe settings | |
| 4 | Canoe races and race rules | |
| 5 | Canoeing technique and practical exercises | |
| 6 | Straight Line Problem, Body Rotation | |
| 7 | Navigation techniques and practical exercises using a canoe | |
| 8 | midterm exam | |
| 9 | Basic Rowing Techniques and Practical Exercises | |
| 10 | Advanced Rowing Technique and Practical Application | |
| 11 | Reverse Paddle Technique and application exercises | |
| 12 | Canoe Stopping Technique and practical exercises | |
| 13 | Deep Water Rescue Technique and application studies | |
| 14 | Eskimo Rescue Technique and X Rescue Technique, practical exercises | |
| 15 | General revision before the exam | |
| 16 | Final Exam |


