SPORTS MEDIA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY458	SPORTS MEDIA	8	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to make applications related to news preparation including the subjects in sports field by taking the national and international media organizations as an example.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the Course include; History and concepts of Turkish sports media, mass media, problems of Turkish sports media, examination of national and international media organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell the historical development of the sports media.
Recognize national and international media organizations.
Discuss sports-media relations.
Use communication skills in sports media.
Taking national and international media organizations as an example, apply news preparation for subjects related with sports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Historical processes of Turkish sports media	Narration, question-response method
2	Literature review	Agenda setting process of the media	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related with subject	Agenda setting theory	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Literature review	Agenda setting and sports	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Reading book chapters related with subject	Ethics in the context of sports journalism	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Reading and reporting sports news	Elements of sports news	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Examination of a social media application (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)	The role of social media in sports; social media usage rates, a sample social media practice study	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Review of lecture notes	General review	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Review and report on existing sports news in the media	Sports journalism in the media; television channels, radio, Internet publishing, magazines and newspapers	Narration, question-response discussion method
11	Examination of newspapers, magazines, and Internet news	Preparation of a sports report using mass media	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
12	Gathering information about a national or international organization	Examination of national and international media organizations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
13	Gathering information about the guest	Hosting a guest in the classroom in order to speak about the problems of Turkish sports media according to sports journalists and the solution offers	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
14	Preparation of Presentation	Project Presentations -I (Sports news prepared by students using mass media)	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
15	Preparation of Presentation	Project Presentations -II (Sports news prepared by students using mass media)	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ekin, V. (2014). Türkiye’de Spor ve Medya. Köprü Kitapları. İstanbul.
Atalay, A. (2004). Spor Medya ve Serbest Zaman. Beta Basım. İstanbul.
Kennedy, E. ve Hills, L. (2015). Sport, media and society. Bloomsbury Publishing. Londra.
Wenner, L. A. ve Billings, A. C. (Eds.). (2017). Sport, Media And Mega-Events. Taylor & Francis. Abingdon.
Schultz, B. (2012). Sports Media: Reporting, producing, and planning. Focal Press. Waltham.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.				3
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.			2
3	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.		1
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.					4
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.				3
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.			2
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.					4
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	9	4	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125