INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS SCIENCE COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Student will be able to discuss training organization and its functioning with the knowledge gained in the subjects such as performance measurement, training plan preparation, talent selection and technical-tactical training.

Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.

Student will be able to identify the needs for sports activities of groups with different characteristics, such as age, gender, and persons with special needs.

Student will be able to analyze data and results for current applications in the field of Training science by using scientific research methods and techniques.

Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.

Student will be able to solve the problems related to sport sciences and coaching profession applications with a critical and inquisitive point of view, based on knowledge of the literature he/she has.

Student will be able to choose the appropriate training method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the training program by taking these differences into consideration.

Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.

Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with coaching.

Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.

Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.

Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.

Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in coaching practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.

Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.

By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to skills selection, performance development, physical activity for sports and special groups for all, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.

By using personality traits with the social skills required by the coaching profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.

Student will be able to administer technical and tactical skills in the relevant performance sports and selected sports branches that he / she determines as his / her area of expertise, and to formulate specific training programs for the branch.