RECREATION FIELD APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY425	RECREATION FIELD APPLICATIONS	7	4	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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide students to gain the ability to plan the operation and management processes of recreation organizations in all aspects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes; general information about the institution, the vision and mission understanding of the institution, general information about the organizational chart and departments, examining the job descriptions and business requirements in the institution, recreational activities carried out in the institution, associating the business activities with the objectives, conducting the recreation organizations, planning the recreation organizations and covers monitoring issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the vision and mission understanding of the institution.
Applies the job descriptions of the departments and applies the requirements of job descriptions
Evaluates the functioning plan of recreation activities and evaluates the fitness for the purpose
Plans the operation and management processes of recreation organizations in all aspects

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Meeting, explanations about the general process of the course, getting to know the institution	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
2	Preparing the observation report	General information about the vision and mission understanding of the institution and observing the functioning of the institution	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
3	Preparing the observation report	General information about the organizational chart of the institution and departments and observing the functioning of different departments.	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
4	Preparing the observation report	Examination of job descriptions and job requirements in the institution and observing the institution officers.	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
5	Preparing the observation report	Examining the sports and recreational activities carried out in the institution and observing the functioning of the activity.	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
6	Preparing the observation report	Associating business activities with objectives and evaluating business activities, observing the operation.	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
7	Preparing the observation report	Execution phase of recreation organizations and observation of organizations.	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Preparing the observation report	Planning and implementation exercises of recreation organizations	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
10	Examining organizations for applications	Practice exercises in corporate departments	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
11	Examining organizations for applications	Determination of job description and practice exercises	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
12	Examining organizations for applications	Exercises to conduct recreational activities	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
13	Examining organizations for applications	Planning and execution of recreational organizations	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
14	Examining organizations for applications	Planning and execution of recreational organizations	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
15	Examining organizations for applications	Control and delivery of internship report and files”	Narration, question-response,discussion and observation method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Avcıkurt, C. (2015). Turizm Sosyolojisi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Karaküçük, S. (2008). Rekreasyon Boş Zamanları Değerlendirme. Gazi Kitapevi, Ankara.
Kraus, R. (2008). Recretion And Leisure İn Modern Society. Jones And Bartlett Publishers, USA
Köroğlu, Ö. (2015). Turizmin Çeşitli Kriterlere Göre Sınıflandırılması. Grafiker, 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					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.						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.			2

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.						5
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.						5
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.					4
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.						5

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.					4
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.					4

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.				3
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.						5

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	4	56
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	6	6
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	6	18
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	6	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	125