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LEISURE TIME LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY466 LEISURE TIME LAW 8 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 Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
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 information about the legal rights of the individuals to use their leisure time with the legal dimensions.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; the concept of free time and leisure time, the concept of work and the use of time, the historical development of the concepts of working and work, the concepts of working and work today, the right and use of leisure time, legal aspects of having leisure time, concept of leisure time in laws in Turkey and in the world, leisure time in European Union norms, leisure time according to Laws and Regulations.

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 free time and leisure time.
Describe the legislations on leisure time.
Describe the laws on leisure time by taking into account the European Union norms and the ILO agreements.
Explain the legal rights of the individuals to use their leisure time with the legal dimensions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - General information about the course, concepts of time and leisure time Narration, question-response discussion method
2 Reading book chapters related with the subject Concepts of free time and leisure time Narration, question-response discussion method
3 Literature review The concept of work and the use of time Narration, question-response discussion method
4 Reading book chapters related with the subject The concept of work and use of time according to cultural values Narration, question-response discussion method
5 Literature review and preparing of presentation History of work and working, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
6 Literature review and preparing of presentation Concepts of work and working, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
7 Literature review and preparing of presentation Legal aspects of acquiring leisure time time, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review and preparing of presentation Leisure right and its use, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
10 Literature review and preparing of presentation Right of leisure time and legal aspects, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
11 Literature review and preparing of presentation Concept of leisure time in laws in Turkey and in the world, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
12 Literature review and preparing of presentation Concept of leisure time in regulations in Turkey and in the world, assessment of student presentations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
13 Reading related articles Concepts related with leisure time in European Union norms Narration, question-response discussion method
14 Reading related articles Concepts related with leisure time in ILO agreements Narration, question-response discussion method
15 Examination of legislations about the subject Examination of the concept of leisure time according to the legislation and regulations Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Torkildsen, G. (2000). Leisure and Recreation Management. E& FN SPON, Taylor and Francis.
Karaküçük, S. (2017). Rekreasyon Bilimi. Gazi Yayınevi, Ankara.
Karaküçük S. (2018). Rekreasyon Bilimi. Gazi Yayınevi, Ankara.
Arslan, S. (2013). Serbest Zaman-Rekreasyon ve Serbest Zaman Eğitimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

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
Identifies the concepts of recreation area
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.
2
2
Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.
2
2
Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.
2
2
Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.
1
3
Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.
2
4
Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.
3
2
By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.
2
2
Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.
3
2
Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.
1
3
Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.
1

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 7 4 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 4 28
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0