Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdener BALIKÇI
Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Lecturer Ümit YÜCEL

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Implement sport-horse feeding regimes for prior and post racing.
2) Set up the warming and workout exercises.
3) Demonstrate advanced skills in racing practices.
4) Implement training programmes for rider and horses.
5) Prepare horse for events / competitions.
6) Manage the use of resources effectively such as; time, facilities, labour, training plans.

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

Horse Sports

Course Contents

This course covers modules such as: straighten up the anatomic and physiological problems of horses, performing horses with aerobic and anaerobic works and overtraining the racehorses with interval work program and various training programs that enable the show-jumping horses to reach the limits of its genetic potential.

Weekly Schedule

1) Racehorse feeding procedures for previous and post racing performance
2) Warming and workout exercises
3) Understanding how to evaluate and modify training programes for racehorses.
4) Training exercises for riding horses
5) Preparing for events / competitions
6) Timing and working schedule
7) Primary declaration procedures for races
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Official declaration of the result of the race
10) Prior inspection procedures for racehorses including racing steward duties
11) Racing tactics for racehorses
12) Protest after race and jockey, owner, trainer or steward alleges interference
13) The meaning of race flag
14) Reasons may the stewards deny a race-horse
15) Reasons may the stewards deny a race-horse
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Modelling
5) Group Study
6) Simulation
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Self Study
10) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
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 Training-iii	AAP204	Elective	Associate degree	2	Spring	3