Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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

Code: ANT- Course Title: LIFEGUARD TRAINING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring 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 gain basic life saving knowledge and skills to ensure that users swim in a safe environment in swimming pools and beaches.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can apply basic techniques related to the lifeguarding process. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-5 They define the legal principles of the coach's duties, authorities, and responsibilities in accordance with the criteria and processes determined for the coaching education program.
PO-10 They consider the opinions of colleagues from different sports disciplines regarding coaching practices.
PO-27 As a coach, they contribute to the protection of athlete health.
Oral Examination
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-2 Can say professional role and responsibility. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-5 They define the legal principles of the coach's duties, authorities, and responsibilities in accordance with the criteria and processes determined for the coaching education program.
PO-27 As a coach, they contribute to the protection of athlete health.
PO-34 They monitor and evaluate current events and developments related to their field in society and the world.
Oral Examination
LO-3 Can make arrangements to use the pool environment safely. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-10 They consider the opinions of colleagues from different sports disciplines regarding coaching practices.
PO-17 They work in sustainable relationships and communication by collaborating with colleagues and different disciplines.
PO-27 As a coach, they contribute to the protection of athlete health.
Oral Examination
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-4 Can make arrangements to use the pool environment safely. PO-1 They have knowledge of concepts and principles related to Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning, and Performance Analysis in Sports.
PO-5 They define the legal principles of the coach's duties, authorities, and responsibilities in accordance with the criteria and processes determined for the coaching education program.
PO-17 They work in sustainable relationships and communication by collaborating with colleagues and different disciplines.
PO-27 As a coach, they contribute to the protection of athlete health.
Oral Examination
Performance Project
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
It includes the introduction of the life saving profession, different pool environments, rescue process, rescue materials, side scissors swimming technique, backstroke techniques, holding and carrying techniques, approaching the victim, carrying, removing from the water and basic first aid techniques and communication channels.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the lifeguard profession. Lecture Method Question and Answer
2 Making different pool environments ready for safe use Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
3 Rescue organization Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
4 Recognizing and using rescue equipment Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
5 Side scissors swimming technique. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
6 Backstroke techniques Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
7 Grasping and handling techniques. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
8 mid-term exam
9 Techniques for approaching the victim. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
10 Channels of communication with the victim. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
11 Intervention techniques Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
12 Water entry techniques Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
13 Techniques for removing the victim from the water. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
14 CPR practices. Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
15 Techniques for keeping the victim under control out of the water Lecture Method Individual Study Method Planned Group Work Skill Development Work Observation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projector, adult and child model, basic first aid equipment.

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 2 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 2 2
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 2 2
       c) Performance Project 1 3 3
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 1 2 2
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 8 16
mid-term exam 1 2 2
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 1 3 3
0
0
Total work load; 86