| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dressage | AAP123 | Elective | Associate degree | 1 | Fall | 1 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Lecturer Ümit YÜCEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyse a horse’s mental and physical state.
2) Apply correct and effective riding directions, aids and movements.
3) Determining training plan for a specific disciplines to differente horse blood.
4) Evaluating horse training program.
5) Identify common horse riding faults.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
1-Horse Sports
Course Contents
The course provides students with knowledge of training for a specific discipline, breaking and taking orders to horses for effective training, correct and effective riding position, application of aids and riding movements.
Weekly Schedule
1) Breaking bad habits in horses2) Essential Health and safety advices
3) Behavioral and handling problems
4) Horse's reactions towards vet, farrier and rider
5) Mane and tail pulling problems
6) Pawing and cribber
7) Behavioral disorders encountered in the barn
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Eating bedding
10) Kicking the stall door
11) Fence walking in a field
12) Equitation and schooling problems
13) Difficulties faced in horse riding
14) Rearing
15) Head shaking of horse
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Temurlenk,Özkan,Binici Temel Eğitimi, Öğün Kitapevi, Ankara,1996
2- Binicilik Sporunda Doğru Oturuş, Uyarı Ve Yardımların Binicilik Hissiyatının Gelişimine Etkileri, A.Fuat Ünver, Ankara – 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
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