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
To provide education and training knowledge and skills to provide training and consultancy for the use of basic sports skills in squash branch in practice and training.
Course Content
Definition of squash sport, its history, squash sport in Turkey and the world, introduction and use of squash equipment, rules and practice.
Required Resources
Murray, S. (2016). The Science of Sport : Squash. Crowood Press. UK.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Have basic skills related to squash.
- Learn the history and rules of Squash.
- Thanks to squash, he/she develops effective communication skills with people.
- Follows developments regarding the sport of squash.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionExercise and PracticePresentationGuided 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 | 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 | History of Squash, Squash in Türkiye and the world | |
| 2 | Squash Refereeing Information, match rules | |
| 3 | Introduction of squash sports halls, basic technical work | |
| 4 | Explanation and practice of forehand straight kick. Explanation and practice of backhand straight kick. | |
| 5 | Combinations that enhance both strokes | |
| 6 | Explanation and application of the forehand slice shot | |
| 7 | Explanation and application of the backhand slice shot | |
| 8 | midterm exam | |
| 9 | Explanation and application of Forehand and Backhand spin strokes | |
| 10 | Explanation and application of Forehand and Backhand spin strokes | |
| 11 | Explanation of the serve | |
| 12 | Organizing squash events | |
| 13 | Practice and general repetition | |
| 14 | Practice and general repetition | |
| 15 | Practice and general repetition | |
| 16 | Final Exam |