SPORTS PHILOSOPHY AND OLYMPISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY478	SPORTS PHILOSOPHY AND OLYMPISM	8	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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 compare and analyze the developments and events in the olympic games in chronological order, the organization and operation of the olympic games in the ancient civilizations and the modern olympic games.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Basic concepts of philosophy, Examination of sport in a philosophical context, Movement-Game philosophy and contest, Competition, Solidarity, Sports as a problem of Winning and Losing, Historical development of Olympism and teaching of Olympic values.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic concepts of philosophy, sport philosophy and olympism.
Describe the relation between philosophy and sport philosophy.
Summarize the theories about sports philosophy.
Examine and interpret the developments and events in the Olympic games in chronological order.
Compare the organization and functioning of ancient olympic games and modern olympic games.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamental Concepts of Philosophy	Narration, question-response method
2	Reading related articles	Examination of Sport within a Philosophical Context	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Literature review	Sport as a Fundamental Human Right	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Literature review	Sport as Self Recreation	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Person Conducting Sport and Philosophy of Body	Narration, question-response, demonstration method
6	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Person Conducting Sport and Philosophy of Mind	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Sport as a Movement and Game Philosophy and Person Conducting Sport	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Sport as Contest, Competition, Solidarity, EProblem of Winning and Losing	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Sport and Olympism as a Philosophical Thought	Narration, question-response method, group study
11	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Historical Development of Olympism; Antique Olympic Games and Human Ideal	Narration, question-response method, group study
12	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Historical Development of Olympism; Modern Olympic Games and Olympic Movement	Narration, question-response method, group study
13	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Philosophical Basis of Olympism and Olympic Values Education	Narration, question-response method, group study
14	Literature review and preparing of presentation	Olympism as a Culture	Narration, question-response method, group study
15	Literature review and preparing of presentation	The Dark Side of the Olympics: Developments Threatening the Olympic Spirit	Narration, question-response method, group study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erdemli, A. (2016). Temel Sorunlarıyla Spor Felsefesi. E-Yayınları, İstanbul
Erdemli, A.(2008). Spor Yapan İnsan. E-Yayınları, İstanbul
Mehmet Şahin, M. (2009). Spor Ahlakı Ve Sorunları. Evrensel Basım Yayın, İstanbul
Özbey S., Güzel, P. Ve Yıldız, K. (2017). Olimpizm Ve Olimpik Hareket. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Reid, H.L. (2012). Introduction To The Philosophy Of Sport. United Kingdom, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

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.						5
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.					4

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.			2
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.					4

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.					4
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.			2
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