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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY210 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 4 2 2 8

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. TANER ATASOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to help students gain the ability and knowledge to explain the effects of the science of psychology on the development of sportive performance, to apply the mental training methods at the basic level and to use basic knowledge in psychology to increase the performances of the athletes.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; Field of sports psychology; personality, motivation, stress and anxiety; competition and challenge psychology, group and team dynamics, leadership and communication in sports, psychological skills training, attention, perception, focus, processes that negatively affect sport performance: exhausting, overwork, unhealthy behaviors, addiction, violence and aggression.

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 sport psychology.
Explain the impact of science of psychology on the development of sportive performance.
Apply mental training methods at a basic level.
Use the basic knowledge in the field of psychology to improve athletes' performance.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Basic Concepts of Sport Psychology, Fields and Topics, Historical Development Narration, question-response method
2 Reading book chapters related with subject Personality and Sport Narration, question-response discussion method
3 Literature review and video viewing Sport and Motivation Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
4 Reading articles related with subject Stimulation, Stress and Anxiety Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Group Study
5 Reading book chapters related with subject Competition and Challenge psychology Narration, question-response discussion method
6 Literature review and video viewing Group and Team Dynamics Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Group Study
7 Literature review and video viewing Group Displeasure Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Group Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading book chapters related with subject Leadership and Communication in Sport Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Group Study
10 Reading book chapter related with the subject and literature review Psychological Skill Trainings Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
11 Reading book chapter related with the subject and literature review Target Identification, Perception, Attention and Focus Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration Method and Applied Group Study
12 Literature review Sports Injuries and Psychology Narration, Question-Response, Discussion, Case Study Analysis
13 Reading articles related with the subject and video viewing Addiction and Unhealthy Behaviors Narration, question-response, discussion and demonstration method
14 Reading book chapters related with subject Exhaustion and Overwork Narration, question-response discussion method
15 Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing Aggressiveness in Sport Narration, Question-Response, Discussion, Case Study Analysis
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Weinberg, R.S. ve Gould, D. (2015). Spor ve Egzersiz Psikolojisinin Temelleri. Ed. Mustafa Şahin, Ziya Koruç. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Doğan, O. (2015). Spor Psikolojisi. Nobel Kitabevi, Ankara.
Yeltepe Ercan, H. (2013). Spor ve Egzersiz Psikolojisi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Konter, E. (2006). Sporda Karşılaşma Psikolojisi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Aktepe, K. (2013). Sporda Zihinsel Antrenman. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defines concepts related to exercise and sports science profession in disabled people.
2
Explains the theories of exercise and sports science for the disabled.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses the suitability of preparing exercise programs for disabled individuals with the theoretical knowledge she has acquired in the field of exercise and sports sciences and uses this knowledge in practice environments

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examines existing scientific studies on disabled individuals in the field of exercise and sports sciences using scientific research methods and techniques and analyzes data and results for current practices.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It provides basic guidance on issues related to improving healthy living, physical fitness, performance and conditioning characteristics for disabled individuals.
2
It selects the appropriate exercise method for different disability types and groups and organizes an exercise program taking these differences into account.
3
It carries out measurement activities for disabled individuals in order to determine motor development, sports performance and condition characteristics, uses the equipment, technology and software needed in these activities and analyzes the evaluation results.
4
Prepares exercise plans for different disability groups

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Takes initiative and develops solutions to possible problems in field-related applications, both collaboratively and individually, independently

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Realizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments regarding exercise and sports science applications.
2
Demonstrates behavior towards being open to change and the necessity of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Expresses the knowledge and ideas she has acquired about the field in written and oral form in a fluent and understandable manner.
2
Demonstrates communication and social competence skills at a level that enables cooperation with national or international institutions in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Benefiting from the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field; Recognizes problems related to exercise practices for disabled individuals and solves these problems based on ethical values.
2
By using personality traits with social skills required by the profession; organizes projects, organizations and studies with sustainable social content specific to its field

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 7 91
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 6 5 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 8 48
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 199
Total Workload of the Course Unit 199
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0