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Instructors: Mustafa Erol, Enis Guller, Mehmet Oktar, Ercument Pagda, T. Altemur Tulmen, Orhan Yalintas, Vildan Zan

The Department of Physical Education is a non-degree granting department, offering courses to all undergraduate students who wish to keep fit, learn a new sport, or increase their existing skills. Courses are both theoretical and practical and cover a wide range. All of the courses are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. All instructors are specialists in their respective areas.

Many of the course offerings are geared for beginners classes, but advanced levels of some sports are also offered. The necessary equipment for each class is provided by the department.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PE 101 Step I (Step I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals and practice of basic step techniques: V, lift, basic, top-up, top-down, geared to improve both cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

PE 102 Step II (Step II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
"Power step", a dynamic exercise program. How to "power the moves", by developing new combinations and patterns. Methods behind step techniques and musical coordination of some more advance steps like L, T and turn corner to corner.

PE 103 Fitness I (Kondisyon ve Guc I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Techniques of working with weights, achieving of general and maximum strength and endurance. The use of both own body weight and additional weights in completing a series of exercises, consisting of thirty different stations, geared to gain physical and psychological strength and endurance.

PE 104 Fitness II (Kondisyon ve Guc II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
The principles of station and circuit trainings and trainings for acquisition of special strength and endurance for specific branches of sports.

PE 105 Canoe I (Kano I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Practical experience and fundamentals of canoeing. Different boat types such as open canoe, closed canoe and kayak, paddle strokes for each boat type. Forward and backward strokes and turning. White-water paddling, river reading and strokes. Exist from closed boats and Eskimo rolling.

PE 106 Canoe II (Kano II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Intermediate canoeing techniques and practice in different boat types such as open canoe, closed canoe and kayak.

PE 107 Yoga and Relaxation Techniques I (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Yoga ve Gevseme Teknikleri I)
Principles of KARMA yoga for relaxation techniques and development of the respiration system.

PE 108 Yoga and Relaxation Techniques II (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Yoga ve Gevseme Teknikleri II)
Mediation by using RAJA yoga.

PE 109 Health and Sports Clinique I (Saglik ve Spor Klinigi I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Basic principles of cardiovascular endurance, weight control, strength, flexibility, first aid, and nutrition. Performance tests. Skills to develop personalized fitness programs.

PE 110 Health and Sports Clinique II (Saglik ve Spor Klinigi II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Techniques for cardiovascular endurance, weight control, strength flexibility and nutrition. Advanced performance tests. Skills to develop personalized fitness programs.

PE 111 Aerobic I (Aerobik I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
General principles of low impact exercises, including non-ballistic aerobic movements which minimize joint stress. Added light hand held weight work to develop strength.

PE 112 Aerobic II (Aerobik II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Aerobic exercises like march, kick and hop. General principles of low ad high impact exercises. A mixture of ballistic and non-ballistic movements to give a safe challenging workout and to develop fluidity of motion and cardiovascular strength.

PE 113 Aerobic Dance I (Aerobik Dans I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
A dynamic and rhythmic exercise class, combining basic dance and aerobic movements to teach funky, hip-hop, salsa, cha-cha and similar dance techniques. Rhythmic movements, low impact.

PE 114 Aerobic Dance II (Aerobik Dans II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Modern moves to classical groove. A high impact class, which incorporates the movement awareness of modern dance. Cardiovascular endurance.

PE 115 Track and Field I (Atletizm I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals of track and field. Speed and endurance exercises.

PE 116 Track and Field II (Atletizm II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Techniques of track and field. Special exercises for various branches.

PE 117 Badminton I (Badminton I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals and practice of basic badminton techniques: wrists works and forehand, backhand, drop and smash techniques.

PE 118 Badminton II (Badminton II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Techniques like forehand, backhand, drop smash applied in singles, doubles and mixed doubles games.

PE 119 Basketball I (Basketbol I)  (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Training in fundamentals of basketball. Introduction to offensive and defensive moves in 2 on 2 and 3 on 3 settings.

PE 120 Basketball II (Basketbol II)    (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques of basketball. Introduction to team offensive and defense systems. Practice and training in different offensive and defensive settings.

PE 121 Soccer I (Futbol I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamental rules and practice of basic soccer techniques: dribbling, passing, stopping and shooting.

PE 122 Soccer II (Futbol II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques of soccer and systems: (4-4-2), (3-5-2), (3-4-3). Introduction to team and defense systems. Practice and training in different offensive and defensive strategies.

PE 123 Tennis I (Tenis I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals and practice of basic tennis techniques: forehand, backhand and the combination of those two strikes.

PE 124 Tennis II (Tenis II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques of tennis: ground strokes, servers, volleys, and game strategies.
 
PE 125 Volleyball I (Voleybol I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamental rules and practice of basic volleyball techniques: block, underhand pass, over-arm, pass and serve.

PE 126 Volleyball II (Voleybol II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques of volleyball. Introduction to team offense and defense systems. Practice and training in different offensive and defensive settings.

PE 127 Wrestling I (Gures I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamental rules of wrestling and practice of basic wrestling techniques: arm-drag, cross-buttock, lifting holds.

PE 128 Wrestling II (Gures II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Techniques of Free and Greco-Roman wrestling and defensive and strategic wrestling techniques.

PE 129 Self Defense Sports I (Savunma Sporlari I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
The basics of Teak-wan-do and Aikido self-defense techniques. Teak-wan-do: hand and foot techniques like Palhagi and Chirigi and defense and counter attack positions. Aikido: holding and hitting techniques for self-defense.

PE 130 Self Defense Sports II (Savunma Sporlari II)  (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Combinations of Teak-wan-do techniques; combinations of Aikido techniques.

PE 131 Sports for the Handicapped I (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2                     
(Bedensel Engelliler icin Spor I)
Physical exercises designed for the handicapped to improve their psychological and physical strengths.

PE 132 Sports for the Handicapped II (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2                          
(Bedensel Engelliler icin Spor II)
Specially designed sport games for groups with various types of handicap, with special rules, and competition.

PE 133 Rock- Climbing I (Kaya Tirmaniciligi I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Introduction to rock-climbing at the climbing wall which includes overhangs, cracks and bulges. Basic ascending and descending techniques. Elementary use of climbing equipment such as shoes, harness and ropes.

PE 134 Rock-Climbing II (Kaya Tirmaniciligi II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced rock-climbing techniques. Soloing and team work at the climbing. Advanced use of climbing equipment. Endurance and flexibility exercises for climbing.

PE 135 Rowing I (Kurek I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals of sculling and sweep rowing techniques Exercises in the rowing pool.

PE 136 Rowing II (Kurek II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Intermediate rowing techniques and basic principles of boat rigging. Exercises on the lake.

PE 137 Latin-Aero Dance I (Latin-Aero Dans I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals and practice of basic international Latin dance techniques: Poise, footwork, hip movements, bounces, rhythmic interpretations. Preparation of body for Latin dance techniques through aerobics and stretching exercises. Musical coordination of arms, legs, and feet with dynamic Latin choreographies.

PE 138 Latin-Aero Dance II (Latin-Aero Dans II)  (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques of Latin dancing. Developing fluidity of motion and cardiovascular strength with different combinations of Latin dance steps. High impact exercises.

PE 139 Sailing (Yelkencilik) (0+0+3) 1
Wind, navigation and basic sailing information. On board practices, theoretical and practical instruction on windsurfing techniques.

PE 141 Elementary Swimming (Yuzmeye Giris) (0+0+3) 1 ECTS 2
Basic principles of swimming techniques: ability to float, breath holding, elementary backstroke, front crawl, sidestroke and aquatic safety skills.

PE 142 Advanced Swimming (Ileri Yuzme) (0+0+3) 1 ECTS 2
General and advanced principles of swimming: refinement of strokes (front, back crawl, elementary backstroke), introduction to breaststroke, turns and survival skills.

PE 143 Introduction to Chess (Satranca Giris) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamental rules of chess, functions and usage of chess; the functions and usage of chess pieces in the development of the game.

PE 144 Advanced Chess (Ileri Duzey Satranc) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced chess analysis, the main ideas for openings, mid-game logic, and training in end games.

PE 145 Futsal I (Futsal I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamental rules and drills of futsal techniques: dribbling, passing, shooting and stopping

PE 146 Futsal II (Futsal II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Practice of advanced futsal techniques: (2-2), (3-1), (1-2-1). Introduction to different offensive and defensive strategies.

PE 147 Bridge (Bric) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Introduction to bridge and card playing. Introduction to bidding, openings and their responses. Tricks and planning the game. Defense playing, signaling on defense and variations on opening the game. Details on bidding, and trump managements. Conventions for competitive bridge.

PE 150 African Dance (Afrika Dansi) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Fundamentals and practice of African dance techniques: Poise, footwork, polyrhythm, polycentric movements of torso/hip/arm/shoulder/head. Introduction to dances, music, and culture of West Africa. Warming-up exercises, Developing the sense of rhythm. Learning the connection between drum, rhythm, and music.

PE 151 Pilates I (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Pilates I)
Basic techniques for improving flexibility and stability of the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back using special apparatus. Breathing techniques.

PE 152 Pilates II (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Pilates II)
Advanced techniques for improving flexibility and stability of the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back using special apparatus. Breathing techniques.

PE 153 Circuit Training I (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(İstasyon İdmanı I)
Basic training using body weight or weight equipment in ordered stations with timed rests, targeting acquisition of strength, speed and endurance.

PE 154 Circuit Training II (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(İstasyon İdmanı II)
Advanced training using body weight or weight equipment in ordered stations with timed rests, targeting acquisition of strength, speed and endurance.

PE 155 Total-Body Shaping I (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Vücut Şekillendirme I)
Basic techniques and exercises accompanied by high tempo music for improving all muscle groups and cardiovascular system.

PE 156 Total-Body Shaping II (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
(Vücut Şekillendirme II)
Advanced techniques and exercises accompanied by high tempo music for improving all muscle groups and cardiovascular system.

PE 219 Basketball Coaching I (Basketbol Antrenorlugu I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Theory and application of basketball coaching. Teaching offensive and defensive fundamentals. Practice drills and methods.

PE 220 Basketball Coaching II (Basketbol Antrenorlugu II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Theory and application of advanced basketball coaching. Teaching offensive and defensive systems. Advanced drills.

PE 221 Soccer Coaching I (Futbol Antrenorlugu I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Theory and techniques in soccer coaching, including offensive and defensive strategies.

PE 222 Soccer Coaching II (Futbol Antrenorlugu II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Advanced techniques in soccer coaching, including offensive and defensive strategies.

PE 223 Skiing I (Kayak I) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Alpine style skiing theory. Stages of slalom and giant slalom. Basic positions. Stages of turns. Medium and short turn tactics. Slalom, giant slalom and super G slope specifications and skiing techniques. Off slope skiing techniques (deep snow, difficult snow, mogul). Physiological tests for skiers. Snow, avalanche and safety information.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

PE 224 Skiing II (Kayak II) (0+1+2) 1 ECTS 2
Alpine style skiing. Basic turns. Exercises for parallel turns (christen, short jump, slope turn, slide). Exercises for gates (random gates, diagonal gates, shortened gates). Slalom and giant slalom practices. Speed race (downhill, super G) practices.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.