SPORTS PHILOSOPHY AND OLYMPISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY478	SPORTS PHILOSOPHY AND OLYMPISM	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	Lecturer HALİS EGEMEN MERDAN
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 compare and analyze the developments and events in the olympic games in chronological order, the organization and operation of the olympic games in the ancient civilizations and the modern olympic games.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Basic concepts of philosophy, Examination of sport in a philosophical context, Movement-Game philosophy and contest, Competition, Solidarity, Sports as a problem of Winning and Losing, Historical development of Olympism and teaching of Olympic values.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic concepts of philosophy, sport philosophy and olympism.
Describe the relation between philosophy and sport philosophy.
Summarize the theories about sports philosophy.
Examine and interpret the developments and events in the Olympic games in chronological order.
Compare the organization and functioning of ancient olympic games and modern olympic games.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamental Concepts of Philosophy	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading related articles	Examination of Sport within a Philosophical Context	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Literature review	Sport as a Fundamental Human Right	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Literature review	Sport as Self Recreation	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Person Conducting Sport and Philosophy of Body	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
6	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Person Conducting Sport and Philosophy of Mind	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Sport as a Movement and Game Philosophy and Person Conducting Sport	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Sport as Contest, Competition, Solidarity, EProblem of Winning and Losing	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Sport and Olympism as a Philosophical Thought	Narration, question-response method, group study
11	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Historical Development of Olympism; Antique Olympic Games and Human Ideal	Narration, question-response method, group study
12	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Historical Development of Olympism; Modern Olympic Games and Olympic Movement	Narration, question-response method, group study
13	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Philosophical Basis of Olympism and Olympic Values Education	Narration, question-response method, group study
14	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Olympism as a Culture	Narration, question-response method, group study
15	Literature review and preparing of presentation	The Dark Side of the Olympics: Developments Threatening the Olympic Spirit	Narration, question-response method, group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erdemli, A. (2016). Temel Sorunlarıyla Spor Felsefesi. E-Yayınları, İstanbul
Erdemli, A.(2008). Spor Yapan İnsan. E-Yayınları, İstanbul
Mehmet Şahin, M. (2009). Spor Ahlakı Ve Sorunları. Evrensel Basım Yayın, İstanbul
Özbey S., Güzel, P. Ve Yıldız, K. (2017). Olimpizm Ve Olimpik Hareket. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Reid, H.L. (2012). Introduction To The Philosophy Of Sport. United Kingdom, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

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.						5
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.						5

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.				3

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.			2

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.			2
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.		1
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.		1

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.		1

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.						5

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.						5
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.						5
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.			2
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	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125