Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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OSD FAKÜLTESİ / OSDBES 301 - ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ

Code: OSDBES 301 Course Title: HORSE - RIDING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer KÜRŞAT ÖZCAN (kozcan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) KÜRŞAT ÖZCAN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach historical, cultural and sportive information about horsemanship & horseback riding theoretically.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the basic concepts of Equestrian and Equestrian. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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LO-2 Can explain the properties of horsemanship and horseback riding equipment. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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LO-3 Can explain the anatomical and psychological characteristics of the horse. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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LO-4 Can explain how riding sports develop in the world and in Turkey. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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LO-5 Can explain adaptive riding activities. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts of horsemanship & horseback riding, horse in the history, horse in culture - art and literature, physical and psychological characteristics of horses, economic value of horse, production - breeding and care of horses, horse training, traditional and modern equestrian sports.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts of horsemanship & horseback riding Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
2 horse in the history Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
3 horse in culture - art and literature Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
4 physical and psychological characteristics of horses Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
5 economic value of horse Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
6 production - breeding and care of horses Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
7 horse training Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
8 mid-term exam
9 traditional and modern equestrian sports Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
10 horse riding tours in tourism Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
11 relationship of horse to human health Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
12 therapeutic equine practices Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
13 horse-facilitated training for mentally handicapped individuals Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
14 equestrian activities adapted for physically disabled individuals Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
15 horse-facilitated psychotherapy for individuals with behavioral problems Narration Method Discussion Method Case Study Method Question Answer Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Binici olmak 1 - 2, TBF
2 Ders notları, bilimsel araştırmalar
Required Course instruments and materials
classroom, lecture notes

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 6 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 82