Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 1+2+0 Elective Individual Sports
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Mustafa Burak UYAR
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop advanced boat maneuvering techniques, current reading skills, and team leadership roles in challenging river conditions.
Course Content
Reading and evaluating currents, advanced turning and stopping techniques, rescue scenarios, practice on courses with class II–III difficulty levels, leadership and emergency management.
Required Resources
Absolon, M. (2018). The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Rafting and River Camping.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerExercise and PracticeGuided PracticeRole PlayingGroup Study
Assessment & Evaluation
Oral ExamPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The history of rafting and its place in the world and Turkey | |
| 2 | rafting-related terms | |
| 3 | techniques used in rafting | |
| 4 | safety precautions in rafting | |
| 5 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 6 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 7 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 8 | midterm exam | |
| 9 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 10 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 11 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 12 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 13 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 14 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 15 | techniques and practices used in rafting | |
| 16 | final exam |