RECREATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY327	RECREATION LEADERSHIP	5	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RABİA ÖZCAN KAYACI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide students to gain the knowledge to examine the functions of recreation leaders and to discuss solutions to possible problems that recreation leaders may encounter during organizations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes; Concepts related to recreation and leadership, Key features for leadership, Leadership vision and mission, Leadership types, Discussing the differences between leader and manager, Major leadership theories, New leadership approaches, Leadership functions, Leadership and Change, Leadership in organizations, Current problems of recreation leadership, Leadership in recreational activities and organizations, Leadership in recreational activities and organizations

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts related to career management
Describes the importance of the Human Resources department within the organization in career planning.
Describes the characteristics of the personnel providing the workforce in the recreation facilities.
Applies recruitment criteria and interview techniques in the human resources department.
Analyzes the processes related to the efficient use of manpower of the enterprises in the field of recreation, meeting the expectations of the employees and ensuring their continuous development.
Plans career development processes in the field of recreation

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General information about the course and literature knowledge	Narration Method
2	Reading book related to subject	Defines the concept of recreation and leadership	Narration and question-response method
3	Reading book related to subject	Key features for leadership	Narration, question-response and discussion method
4	literature review	Leadership vision and mission	Narration and question-response method
5	literature review	Leadership types	Narration, question-response and discussion method
6	literature review and reading book	Discussing the differences between leader and manager	Narration, question-response discussion method, and Group Study
7	literature review and reading book	Major leadership theories	Narration, question-response and discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	literature review	New leadership approaches	Narration, question-response and discussion method
10	Reviewing web sites and reading book	Leadership functions	Narration, question-response and discussion method
11	Reviewing web sites and reading book	Leadership and change	Narration, question-response and discussion method
12	Visual and written literature review	Leadership in Organizations	Narration, question-response and discussion method
13	literature review	Current problems of recreation leadership	question-response and discussion method
14	Visual and written literature review	Leadership in recreational activities and organizations	Narration, question-response and discussion method
15	Visual and written literature review	Leadership in recreational activities and organizations	Narration, question-response and discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ardahan, F. (2016). Her Yönüyle Rekreasyon, Bağırgan yayın evi, Ankara
Donuk, B. (2007).Spor ve Liderlik ,Ötüken Yayınları ,1.Basım,İstanbul.
KaraküçüK, S. (1999). Rekreasyon Kavram,Kapsam Bir Araştırma.Bağırgan Yayınevi,3.Basım,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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area						5

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.						5
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.					4

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.					4

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.					4
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.					4
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.					4

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.						5
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.					4
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.						5

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.						5
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.					4
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.					4

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