SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ANY402	SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS	8	3	3	4

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 provide the students with the knowledge and skills to prepare the adapted physical activity program that can explain the needs related to the physical activity applications for individuals with special needs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; The basic concepts of sports for individuals with disabilities, reasons of disability, the characteristics of disabled individuals, the place and importance of sports in the education of disabled youth, motor skills tests, competitions for disabled people, physical activity programs for the disabled and sports activities for different groups of disability.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define concepts related to sport activities that are implemented for individuals with special needs.
Describe the role and importance of sports in the education of disabled individuals.
Explain different types of disability and their characteristics.
Describe the sports organizations for the disabled in the world and Turkey.
Apply physical activities appropriate to the characteristics of the disability group.
Apply motor skills tests for individuals with special needs.
Examine the characteristics of physical activity and sports activities that are applied to individuals with special needs.
Prepare a physical activity program for individuals with special needs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General descriptions about the course, basic concepts related with the course, reasons of disability, numbers in world and in Turkey	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	The characteristics of disabled people, place and importance of sports in the education of the disabled youth	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Classification of disabilities and adaptation of physical activity practices for disabled individuals	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Hearing impaired individuals and adapted physical activity practices	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
5	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Orthopedically disabled individuals and adapted physical activity practices	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
6	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Visually impaired individuals and adapted physical activity practices	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
7	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Individuals with mental disability and adapted physical activity practices	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review and preparation of presentations, review of web page of Federation of Individuals with Disability	Competitions for the participation of people with disabilities, competition organizations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
10	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Motor skill tests applied for individuals with special needs	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
11	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Disabled Olympics, Paralympic games and student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
12	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Aspects to consider while selecting the appropriate sports for individuals with special needs and student presentations	Narration, question-response method, applied group study
13	Review of sample programs	Physical fitness programs for individuals with disabilities and student presentations	Narration, question-response method
14	Visual and written literature review	Sports activities for different disability groups and student presentations	Narration, question-response method
15	Visual and written literature review	Final Examination Preparation	Narration, question-response method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kafa, N. ve Atalay Güzel, N. (2016). Engellilerde Spor Ve Sınıflandırma. Gazi Kitapevi, Ankara.
Özer, S.D. (2013). Engelliler İçin Beden Eğitimi ve Spor. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Özdağ, S. ve Kürkçü, R. (2005). Engellilerde Beden Eğitimi ve Spor. Nadir Kitap, İstanbul.
Thomas, N. ve 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.					4

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.				3
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.						5
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.					4
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.					4

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

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.				3

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.		1
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.						5
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
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.	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	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