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HISTORY OF RECREATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RKY117 HISTORY OF RECREATION AND SPORTS 1 3 3 7

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. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer ŞAHZADE ARSLAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course to help students gain knowledge to discuss the effects of social characteristics and differences in the development process of sports and recreation in ancient civilizations and modern times.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course of the content includes concepts of game, movement, recreation and sports, The concept of movement in the early ages, Movement culture in Sumerian, Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations, Movement culture in Turkish and Persian (Persian) civilizations, Movement culture in Chinese and Indian civilizations, Ancient Greek period and the Ancient Olympics, Ancient Roman, Medieval period, the Industrial Revolution and 19th-century modern sports era, the development of modern sports and recreation in Turkey, the social dimension of the modern era, the modern Olympic games include football and cultural issues.

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 of recreation and sports history
Describes the historical development process of leisure and recreation practices in the world and Turkish societies
Describes the place and importance of recreation in ancient civilizations and in the modern period
Discusses the effects of social characteristics and differences on the development process of sports and recreation in ancient civilizations and modern times

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Game, movement, recreation, and sports concepts Narration, question-response discussion method
2 Reading book chapters related to the subject The concept of movement in ancient times Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
3 Reading book chapters related to the subject Movement culture in Sumerian, Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations Narration, question-response discussion method
4 Reading book chapters related to the subject Movement culture in Turkish and Persian (Persian) civilizations Narration, question-response discussion method
5 Reading book chapters related to the subject Movement culture in Chinese and Indian civilizations Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
6 Reading book chapters related to the subject Ancient Greek period and the Ancient Olympics Narration, question-response discussion method
7 literature review Ancient Roman period Narration, question-response discussion method, and Applied individual study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading book chapters related to the subject Medieval period Narration, question-response discussion method
10 Video viewing Industrial revolution and 19th century modern sports period Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
11 literature review The development of modern sports and recreation in Turkey Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
12 Reading book chapters related to the subject and Video viewing Social dimensions of the modern age Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
13 Reading book chapters related to the subject Modern Olympic games Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
14 Visual and written literature review Football and its culture Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
15 Visual and written literature review General repetition of the subjects at the end of the semester Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Karaküçük, S. (2016). Rekreasyon Bilimi. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi
Karaküçük, S., Kaya, S. ve Akgül, B. M. (2017). Rekreasyon Bilimi-2. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi
Bolçay Demir, D. (2019) Avrupa Birliği’nin Spor Politikaları. Spor Yayınevi, Ankara
Kılbaş Köktaş, Ş. (2004). Rekreasyon Boş Zamanı Değerlendirme. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
Barcelona, R.J., Wells, M. & Arthur-Banning, S. (2016). Recreational Sport: Program Design, Delivery, and Management. USA: Human Kinetics

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
4

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.
4
2
Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.
2

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.
4
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.
3
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.
1
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.
2

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.
2

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.
2

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.
1
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.
5
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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 4 52
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 6 48
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 5 35
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 179
Total Workload of the Course Unit 179
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0