SPORTS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY480	SPORTS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE	8	3	3	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:	Objective of the course is to help students gain the knowledge to be able to examine the structure of international sports organizations through power politics and to interpret the relations between sports-media-politics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the definition and basic concepts of politics, concept of state and functions of the state, democracy and the functioning of modern democracies, nationalism and multiculturalism, political ideologies, sport, state, politics and society, sports and media relations and impacts of states on international sports organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define basic concepts related with political science.
Discuss the impacts of governments' sport policies on the sports in country.
Discuss social, cultural and economic impacts of sport.
Explain the relation between sport and politics and sport organizations.
Examine the structure of international sports organizations through power politics.
Interpretation the relation between athletes, media and politics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of Politics and basic concepts	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Literature review	Definitions of state and duties of state, Democracy and types of democracies	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Summarizing articles related with subject	Nationalism, types of nationalism and multiculturalism	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Literature review	Political ideologies (liberalism, conservatism, socialism, fascism, anarchism and feminism)	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Summarizing articles related with subject	Political ideologies and sport.	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Literature review	Relation between sport, state and politics	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Literature review	Relation between sport and society	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Gathering information about the movie	Movie screening; "Invictus" Evaluating the events and characters in the movie in terms of relations between sports and politics	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
10	Literature review	Social, cultural and economic dimensions of sport	Narration, question-response discussion method
11	Reading articles related with subject and interpretation	The impact of States on international sports organizations	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
12	Gathering information about the movie	Movie Screening "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" Evaluating the events and characters in the movie in terms of relations between sports and politics	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
13	Literature review	Relation between Politics, media and athlete	Narration, question-response discussion method
14	Examination and reporting of video, magazine and newspaper news related to the subject	Evaluation of case studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
15	Examination and reporting of video, magazine and newspaper news related to the subject	Evaluation of case studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kolektif (2014). Siyaset, Kavramlar, Kuramlar, Süreçler. İletişim Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Giardina, M.D. ve Donelly, M.K. (2007). Youth Culture and Sport, Identy, Power and Politics. CRC Press, Newyork.
Atılgan, G. ve Aytekin, A.E. (2013). Siyaset Bilimi Kavramlar, İdeolojiler, Disiplinler Arası İlişkiler. Yordam Kitap, İstanbul.
İnal, A.N. (2006). Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimi. Nobel Yayın, Ankara.
Çakır, V.O. (2014). Sporun Sosyolojik Temelleri. Spor Yayınevi, Ankara.

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.		1
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.		1

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.	0

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.		1
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.	0
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.	0
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.	0

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.				3

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.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

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.					4
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.			2

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.	0
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.	0
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.	0

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
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	5	35
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	41	0	125