Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ / ANT 160 - COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (PROPOSED)

Code: ANT 160 Course Title: SQUASH Theoretical+Practice: 1+2 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (PROPOSED)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with the definition of squash, the general characteristics of squash sport, its historical development in the world and in Turkey, squash game rules, the basic techniques of squash game theoretically and practically, and to provide them with knowledge and skills.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Must know the historical development of the branch. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-7 As a coach, they contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and acquire the necessary knowledge for training amateur, professional, and national athletes at national and international levels.
PO-25 They develop their professional knowledge and skills in a lifelong learning process by participating in national and international in-service training, courses, workshops, seminars, meetings, and conferences organized by institutions and organizations related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-30 In addition to their attitudes and behaviors, they set an example for society with their cultural competence, acting in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and cultural values, and professional ethical principles.
PO-34 They monitor and evaluate current events and developments related to their field in society and the world.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-2 Must be able to demonstrate basic movement skills in the sport of squash. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-7 As a coach, they contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and acquire the necessary knowledge for training amateur, professional, and national athletes at national and international levels.
PO-12 They use appropriate methods and techniques to develop athletes' critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving, and analysis-synthesis skills.
PO-14 Based on their own knowledge, the coach assesses the overall condition of individuals in different age groups by identifying their sports discipline, health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, and level of sports participation. Accordingly, they determine evaluation and application priorities and plan training programs, taking individual differences into account.
PO-15 They systematically implement a performance-focused regular training program by adapting it to daily life and the specific sports discipline.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-3 Must know the basic principles and competition rules specific to the branch. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-7 As a coach, they contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and acquire the necessary knowledge for training amateur, professional, and national athletes at national and international levels.
PO-14 Based on their own knowledge, the coach assesses the overall condition of individuals in different age groups by identifying their sports discipline, health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, and level of sports participation. Accordingly, they determine evaluation and application priorities and plan training programs, taking individual differences into account.
PO-15 They systematically implement a performance-focused regular training program by adapting it to daily life and the specific sports discipline.
PO-17 They work in sustainable relationships and communication by collaborating with colleagues and different disciplines.
Examination
Practice Exam
LO-4 Ability to apply mechanics related to basic strokes (forehand, backhand, slice). PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-7 As a coach, they contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and acquire the necessary knowledge for training amateur, professional, and national athletes at national and international levels.
PO-12 They use appropriate methods and techniques to develop athletes' critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving, and analysis-synthesis skills.
PO-14 Based on their own knowledge, the coach assesses the overall condition of individuals in different age groups by identifying their sports discipline, health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, and level of sports participation. Accordingly, they determine evaluation and application priorities and plan training programs, taking individual differences into account.
PO-15 They systematically implement a performance-focused regular training program by adapting it to daily life and the specific sports discipline.
Examination
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers the history of squash, the introduction of gyms, basic technical work, explaining and applying forehand and backhand strokes, developing slice and spin strokes, service and game-winning tactics, referee information, and organizing squash events.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 History of squash, squash in Turkey and the world Lecture, Show and Do
2 Introduction of gyms in squash sport, basic technical work Lecture, Show and Do
3 Explaining and practicing the forehand straight shot, explaining and practicing the backhand straight shot Lecture, Show and Do
4 Enhancing combinations of both strokes Lecture, Show and Do
5 Explaining and applying the forehand slice stroke Lecture, Show and Do
6 Explaining and applying the backhand slice Lecture, Show and Do
7 Explaining and applying forehand and backhand slice strokes Lecture, Show and Do
8 mid-term exam
9 Explaining and applying forehand and backhand spin strokes Lecture, Show and Do
10 Explaining and applying forehand and backhand spin strokes Lecture, Show and Do
11 Explaining and applying forehand and backhand spin strokes Lecture, Show and Do
12 Explaining the service and its types Lecture, Show and Do
13 Serving and game-winning tactics, teaching from mistakes Lecture, Group Work
14 Squash referee information, match rules Lecture, Group Work
15 Organizing squash events Lecture, Group Work
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Kaya, E. (2015). Squash: Teknikler ve Taktikler. İstanbul: Spor Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
Presentations (PowerPoint), Lecture Notes (PDF), Video Lessons

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) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 4 8
       c) Performance Project 2 4 8
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 3 6
       e) Term paper/Project 2 3 6
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 15 1 15
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 20 1 20
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 107