Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdener BALIKÇI
Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Lecturer Ümit YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Select the correct horse for different horse sports.
2) Establish and implement horse sports facilities and courses
3) Implement the rules and regulations
4) Define the application rules for horse and riders.
5) Identify the classification of horse events and the main responsibilities of key organisation according to the rules.
6) Explain possible hazards in horse sports and the necessary actions to avoid them
7) Construct the training programme for horse and rider including short, intermediate and long term goals

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Low

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Dressage

Course Contents

This course aims developing an understanding of and applying, the introduction horse sports, the rules and regulations horse competitions, describe the procedure for entering and declaring horses and appointment and federation procedures.

Weekly Schedule

1) Sportive activities with horses
2) Selection of correct horse type for different sports
3) Describe the effects of horse sports facilities
4) Identify the regular rules of equestrian sports
5) The acceptance of the athletes who will participate in the equestrian sport
6) The rules of cirit competition
7) The rules of Anatolian Rahvan Horse Racing and racetrack management
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The categories of Anatolian Rahvan Horse Racing
10) Endurance rules and regulations
11) Selecting an endurance horse
12) Introduction to show-jumping course design
13) Guidelines for show-jumping course design and understanding uprights, oxers, corners and etc.
14) Common features of equestrianism
15) Common features of equestrianism
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Role Playing
7) Group Study
8) Brain Storming
9) Self Study
10) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Horse Sports	AAP128	Elective	Associate degree	1	Spring	3