SPORTS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY324	SPORTS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS	6	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:	Objective of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to manage sports organizations within the scope of local governments.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include concept of local government, concept of central government, the relationship between local government and central government, local governments in different countries, the historical development of local governments in Turkey, municipalities, villages and special provincial administrations, service provision methods of local governments, relation between sports and local government, dissemination of sport, local governments and open spaces, publicly owned sites and facilities, sports clubs and local governments, local governments and sporting events.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concepts of local government and central government.
Differentiate the administrative differences between local government and central government.
Tell the role and importance of the local governments in disseminating the sport.
Illustrate local governments' methods of providing sports services.
Examine and evaluate the functioning of sports organizations within the scope of local governments.
Arrange sports activities within the scope of local governments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Information on purpose and content of the course. Definition of the concept of local government	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading articles related with subject	Relationship between local government and central government	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Literature review	Different countries and different understandings of local government	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Reading book chapters related with subject	Historical development of local governments in Turkey	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Literature review	Structure of municipality, village and provincial special administrations	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Reading book chapters related with subject	Local government service delivery methods	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Relation of sport with local governments	Summarizing articles related with subject	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Functions of local governments in sport	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Summarizing book articles related with subject	The importance and role of local governments in disseminating the sport to masses	Narration, question-response discussion method
11	Literature review	Local governments and open spaces	Narration, question-response discussion method
12	Literature review	Construction of public areas and facilities	Narration, question-response discussion method
13	Summarizing articles related with subject	Relations between sport clubs and local governments	Narration, question-response discussion method
14	Literature review and report preparation	Examination of local governments and sports events	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
15	Literature review and report preparation	Examination of local governments and sports events	Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Group Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yücel, A. , S. , Atalay, A. ve Korkmaz, M. (2016). Türkiye’de Yerel Yönetimler ve Spor Hizmetleri. Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, İstanbul.
Houlihan, B. (2014). The Government and Politics of Sport (RLE Sports Studies). Routledge, US.
Kocaoğlu, M. (2015). Yerel Yönetimlerde Katılım ve Kültür. Çizgi Kitapevi, İstanbul.
Okçu, M. ve Özgür, H. (2013). Dünyada Yerel Yönetimler Örnekler – Uygulamalar. Seçkin Kitapevi, İstanbul.

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.			2

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.			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.				3
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.				3
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.				3

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.						5
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.					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.					4

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.				3
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.				3

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