Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Having basic theoretical knowledge about skiing and being able to apply basic sliding techniques (Selection of appropriate materials to be used, snow plow, flat sliding, turns and slalom slides and gate recognition and gate transitions)
Course Content
To have basic theoretical knowledge about skiing and to be able to apply basic skiing techniques. To develop the skills of teaching and applying technical skills such as the appropriate equipment to be used (choosing gloves, goggles, coat, trousers and skis) and basic skiing techniques (snow plow, straight skiing, turns and slalom slides and gate recognition and gate transitions).
Required Resources
Lang, O. (1941). How to ski: a book for both the beginner and the experienced skier.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defines concepts related to the ski branch.
- Summarizes the historical development of the ski branch.
- Explains and applies the competition rules of the ski branch.
- Uses materials and equipment belonging to the ski branch.
- Applies basic techniques specific to the ski branch.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
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 | Information about the purpose and content of the course and basic information about the ski branch | |
| 2 | Historical development of the ski branch | |
| 3 | General information about the Winter Olympics and the sports branches in the Winter Olympics | |
| 4 | Ski competitions and Ski competition rules | |
| 5 | General characteristics of ski slopes | |
| 6 | Ski resorts, Ski resort safety rules | |
| 7 | Promotion of ski equipment | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Risks in skiing and first aid practices | |
| 10 | Training methods specific to the ski branch; Straight gliding, Brake exercises, Simple Turning and application exercises. | |
| 11 | Special training methods for skiing; Snow plow, Snow plow turn, basic parallel turn and application exercises | |
| 12 | Special training methods for skiing; downhill skiing, side skiing, turning towards the mountain, turning with a stop and practice exercises. | |
| 13 | Special training methods for skiing; downhill skiing, side skiing, turning towards the mountain, turning with a stop and practice exercises. | |
| 14 | Ski Practice Camp | |
| 15 | Final Application | |
| 16 | Final Exam |