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. MEHMET SOYAL
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

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.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.			2
2	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.		1
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.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.			2
2	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.			2
3	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.		1

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.			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 coaching.					4
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.						5
3	Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.						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.				3
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.		1

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.	0
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.		1
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.		1
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.			2

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