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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0772 |
| Name | Introduction to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YELİZ ERATLI ŞİRİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. YELİZ ERATLI ŞİRİN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. YELİZ ERATLI ŞİRİN (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), enabling them to perform proper paddling techniques, develop balance skills, and paddle safely. The course also aims to promote water safety awareness, environmental responsibility in recreational water sports, improve physical fitness, coordination, and balance, and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity.
Course Content
Introduction to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), including its history and development, equipment, water safety and risk management, environmental awareness and water sports ethics, basic balance training, paddling techniques, board mounting and dismounting, turning and maneuvering skills, basic rescue techniques, safe paddling in different water conditions, and theoretical and practical training to improve physical fitness, balance, coordination, and endurance.
Course Precondition
Resources
SUP Coaching and Training Preparation Course Notes (Instructor Orkun Küçükemiroğlu Course Notes
Notes
ICF Support Rules Book
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental concepts, history, and development of Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP). |
| LO02 | Identify SUP equipment and describe its proper use. |
| LO03 | Apply the principles of water safety, environmental awareness, and basic risk management. |
| LO04 | Demonstrate proper balance, stance, and paddling techniques. |
| LO05 | erform safe board mounting, dismounting, turning, and basic maneuvering skills. |
| LO06 | Recognize the role of Stand-Up Paddleboarding in promoting lifelong physical activity and healthy living. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, history and development of Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), basic concepts | None | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | SUP equipment, board and paddle types, personal safety equipment, equipment maintenance | Watch videos about SUP equipment. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Water safety, risk management, weather and water conditions, environmental awareness and water sports ethics | Watch videos about water safety and follow Instagram pages. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Grup Çalışması, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Basic stance, balance training, and proper paddle grip techniques (land practice) | Watch SUP posture techniques videos, review booklets. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Balance practice on the water, safe board mounting and dismounting | Watch SUP balance techniques videos | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Basic paddling techniques (forward stroke, body position, and posture) | Watch videos about basic rowing techniques. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Reverse stroke, sweep stroke, and basic maneuvering techniques | Images and video analysis related to turning techniques. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Balance and coordination exercises, basic route navigation | Watching Instagram content and videos related to balance and coordination. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Safe paddling techniques in different water conditions (wind, waves, and currents) | Reading a textbook on safe driving techniques. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Basic rescue techniques, self-rescue, remounting the board, and emergency response | Read the textbook chapter on rescue techniques and watch videos on the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Recreational SUP, environmental awareness, sustainability, and ethical principles | Reading articles about environmental sustainability. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Basic course practice, individual and group paddling techniques, course review | Video analysis of group rides. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Short Distance SUP Races | Reading the SUP race rulebook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | A brief review of the lessons. | Reading the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||