| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts and approaches in the field of sports and recreation; to teach the planning, coordination, implementation, and control processes in the management of sports facilities; and to enable them to conduct comparative analysis using national and international examples, as well as to develop competencies in creating strategies focused on digitalization and sustainability. |
| Course Content: |
This course examines the concepts of leisure time and recreation, the relationship between sports and recreation, and the recreational dimensions of different types of sports (amateur, professional, Olympic, etc.). It addresses the management, planning, coordination, implementation, and control processes of recreation and sports areas, focusing on current approaches and practices in Turkey. Students gain the ability to develop sustainable and innovative sports policies by relating theoretical knowledge to field applications. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
The concept of leisure time, its characteristics, functions and leisure time from the perspective of lifelong learning |
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| 2) |
Definition of recreational sports |
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| 3) |
The relationship between sport and recreation |
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| 4) |
Recreation and sport: club sports |
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| 5) |
Recreation and sport: amateur sports. |
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| 6) |
Recreation and sport: professional sports |
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| 7) |
Recreation and sport: Olympic sports |
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| 8) |
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| 9) |
Management of recreation and sports areas: planning |
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| 10) |
Management of recreation and sports areas: coordination |
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| 11) |
Management of recreation and sports areas: execution |
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| 12) |
Management of recreation and sports areas: control |
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| 13) |
Recreational importance of sport |
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| 14) |
Modern approaches to sport and recreation |
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| 15) |
Sports recreation in Turkey |
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| 16) |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Çeşitli bilimsel kaynaklardan hazırlanan ders notları. |
| References: |
Ders notları.
Başer, S. (2023). 'Üniversiter Kültür ve Yaşam Boyu Öğrenme Bağlamında Serbest Zaman Eğitimi', (Ed). Uslu, T. Özgün Zaman Etkinliklerine Rekreatif Katılım ve Kampüs Rekreasyonu, Duvar Yayınları, ss. 6-18.
Yalçın, İ. ve Bayram, A. (2022). Rekreasyon ve Spor: Psikososyal Alanlarda Güncel Yaklaşımlar, İksad Yayınevi, Ankara.
Güven, F. (2022). Rekreasyon ve Spor, Efe Akademi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Çeşitli bilimsel makaleler. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Recognizes physical, performance-oriented and health-related needs. |
3 |
| 2) |
Develops a training program appropriate to the individual characteristics of the athletes. |
3 |
| 3) |
Solves problems using self-regulation and critical thinking skills. |
3 |
| 4) |
Knows the legal regulations regarding exercise and sports and applies them in professional practice. |
3 |
| 5) |
Recognize the sports management system and sports policies in Turkey. |
3 |
| 6) |
Evaluates the performance development of athletes. |
3 |
| 7) |
Effectively conveys information in the field of exercise and sports sciences both verbally and in writing. |
1 |
| 8) |
Uses informatics and performance analysis technologies used in sports sciences. |
1 |
| 9) |
Evaluates the relationship between sports performance, training programs, or health using scientific methods. |
1 |
| 10) |
Directs athletes to appropriate branches according to their development processes. |
1 |