SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WİTH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
COE402	SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WİTH SPECIAL NEEDS	8	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of lesson; To provide students with the knowledge and skills to explain the needs of physical activity practices for individuals with special needs and to prepare an adapted physical activity program.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course content; It covers the basic concepts of sports for the disabled, the causes of disability, the characteristics of disabled people, the place and importance of sports in the education of disabled youth, motor skill tests, competitions for disabled people, physical activity programs for the disabled and sports activities for different disability groups.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences for the Disabled.
Recognize the sports organizations applied for individuals with special needs.
Examines the characteristics of physical activity and sports activities for individuals with special needs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading a chapter on the topic	General information about the aim of the course, its operation and weekly course topics.	Narration, question response method
2	Reading a chapter on the topic	Concepts, principles, services and numerical information in Special Education	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
3	Reading a chapter on the topic	Historical Development of Physical Education and Sports for the Disabled	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
4	Reading a chapter on the topic	Causes and Types of Disability	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
5	Literature review and presentation preparation	Disaggregated Education, Inclusive Education and Integrated Education in Physical Education and Sports	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
6	Literature review and presentation preparation	Adapted Physical Activity	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
7	Literature review and presentation preparation	Individualized Physical Education Program	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review and presentation preparation	Developmental Contributions of Physical Education and Sports	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
10	Literature review and presentation preparation	Children with Special Needs and Motor Development	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
11	Literature review and presentation preparation	Evaluation of Motor Skills and Physical Fitness of Children with Special Needs	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
12	Literature review and presentation preparation	Disabled Federations in Turkey	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
13	Literature review and presentation preparation	Sports Organizations for Individuals with Special Needs: Paralympic Games, Special Olympics	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
14	Literature review and presentation preparation	Sports activities for different disability groups and Selection Criteria of Athletes in Sports Organizations	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
15	Literature review and presentation preparation	General review and exam preparation	Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Group Study and Pair Practice Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Thomas, N. and Smith, A. (2008). Disability, Sport and Society. Routledge, England.

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 to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
2	Student will be able to discuss training organization and its functioning with the knowledge gained in the subjects such as performance measurement, training plan preparation, talent selection and technical-tactical training.
3	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the needs for sports activities of groups with different characteristics, such as age, gender, and persons with special needs.
2	Student will be able to analyze data and results for current applications in the field of Training science by using scientific research methods and techniques.
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.
4	Student will be able to solve the problems related to sport sciences and coaching profession applications with a critical and inquisitive point of view, based on knowledge of the literature he/she has.
5	Student will be able to choose the appropriate training method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the training program by taking these differences into consideration.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.

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 coaching.
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.
3	Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.

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.
2	Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in coaching practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.
2	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to skills selection, performance development, physical activity for sports and special groups for all, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.
3	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the coaching profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.
4	Student will be able to administer technical and tactical skills in the relevant performance sports and selected sports branches that he / she determines as his / her area of expertise, and to formulate specific training programs for the branch.

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	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	100