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  Course Description
Course Name : (Modern Dance)

Course Code : YBS367

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor BANU NURDAN AVCIBAŞI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains knowledge and competency for assessment of the human motor system and sport specific motor skills.
Acquires high level knowledge, experience and skills in the specialization sport branch
Gains the competency for planning, organizing and reporting sport events
Provides a comprehensive knowledge of sports

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : Rhythm education and dance

Aim(s) of Course : To teach students who do not know how to dance. To give information about the basic principles of modern dance, modern dance styles and teaching dance techniques and helping students improve their dancing through practice.

Course Contents : Definition of dance, providing technical information about dance. Teaching students how to dance. To give information about the basic principles of modern dance, teaching modern dance styles and dance techniques and helping students improve their dancing through practice.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Dance Hall


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The importance of modern dance, dance education course related concepts Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
2 Basic education and dance studies rhythm Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
3 Basic ballet movements, posture, position, balance, work Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
4 Basic ballet movements, position, position, rotation, balance studies Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
5 Circular figures and turns, pivot examples, practical applications Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
6 Circular figures and turns, pivot examples, practical applications Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
7 Types and examples pivot balance studies Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
8 midterm exam Practice Practice
9 Basic steps in modern dance, posture exercises Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
10 Basic steps in modern dance, posture, rotation, balance, position, work Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
11 Basic steps in modern dance, posture, rotation, balance, position, work Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
12 Basic modern dance steps, postures, return, balance, dance positions Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
13 Suitable for the development of rhythm and music can make rhythmic movements Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
14 Suitable for the development of rhythm and music can make rhythmic movements Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
15 Creative dance and modern dance choreography work practices Practice Inclusion, Reciprocal, Practice, Individual Program
16/17 final exam Practice Uygulama


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lavender L. Dancers Talking Dance.Human Kinetics, New Mexico1996.
 Taylor j. Psychology Of Dance.Human Kin. MA, 1995.
 Schneer G. Movement Improvisation, In theWords of a Teacher and Her Students
 Rae P. Dance Training for Gymnastics. Leisure Press, Illionois, 1988.
 Minton C.S. Choreography, A Basic Approach Using Improvisation. Human Kin.Colorado, 1997.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standards 0
2 Defines the sport organization in our country and explains their problems. 1
3 Understands the knowledge, skills and values related to sport organizations’ management at the highest level. 1
4 Analysis the internal and external environment of sport organizations, solves its problems and makes decisions in accordance with the changing conditions. 0
5 Practises the management functions and organization principle to sport organization 1
6 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 3
7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 2
8 Recognizes the sports facilities and technologies, follows their progress and uses information technology in accordance with the sport sciences. 4
9 Has knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. 0
10 Understands how managerial decision-making process is affected by the organizational culture and ethical values of sport organization. 0
11 Acquires the knowledge and the culture of sport, adopts the philosophy of Olympism, has the skills of explaining and spreading this philosophy in society. 0
12 Understands and interprets the technical tactics and managerial skills of chosen sports branch. 0
13 Uses the communiction skills in the sport organization management process. 0
14 Develops the financial strategies for sport organizations, evaluates the budget, revenue sources and expenditure, explains the elements of sports marketing. 0
15 Has an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finishes the tasks in group work in sports areas. 0
16 Becomes sensitive and tolerant of athletes about multicultural and diversity issues. 0
17 Uses educational technology effectively to reach training and performance goals. 0
18 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engage in productive discussions for personal and professional growth. 0
19 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 0
20 Knows the importance of nutrition for health and performance. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 118
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72
ECTS Credit: 5