RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY120	RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME SOCIOLOGY	2	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	Assist.Prof. RABİA ÖZCAN KAYACI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course to provide students to gain the knowledge to discuss the understanding and functions of free time and sports within different social structures.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes; definitions and concepts related to sociology, Sociological theories, Historical development of sociology and sports sociology, Historical development of sociology and free time, Sport sociology within the framework of basic sociology theories, Sport, free time and social institutions, Sport, free time and social institutions, Socialization, social change and stratification, Sports, leisure and media relations, Social class and sports, Gender and sports, Examining examples of articles written about sport sociology, covers free time in different societies.

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 leisure time and sociology.
Explain the effects of media on leisure and sports
Associates the basic concepts of sociology with sports sociology and leisure time.
Discusses the functions of free time and sports with different social structures

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definitions and concepts related to sociology	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Sociology theories	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Historical development of sociology and sports sociology	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Historical development of sociology and free time	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Sport sociology within the framework of basic sociology theories	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Reviewing literature	Sports, free time and social institutions	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Reviewing literature	Sports, free time and social institutions	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reviewing literature	Socialization, social change and stratification	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Reviewing literature	Sports, leisure and media relations	Narration, question-response discussion method
11	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Social class and sports	Narration, question-response discussion method
12	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Gender and sports	Narration, question-response discussion method
13	Reviewing literature	Examination of the samples of articles written about the sociology of sports	Narration, question-response discussion method
14	Reviewing literature and Video viewing	Free time in different societies	Narration, question-response discussion method
15	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Preparation for the final exam.	Narration, question-response discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ed. Karaküçük S. (2016). Rekreasyon Bilimi. Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara.
Ed. Yaylı A. (2014). Rekreasyona Giriş. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Doytcheva M. (2016). Çokkültürlülük. İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
Yanık C. (2013). Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Çokkültürlülük. Sentez Yayınları, Ankara.
Driskell J. A. And Wolinsky I. (2009). Nutrinational Concerns Recreation Exercise and Sport. CRC Press, New York.
Yetim A. (2015). Sosyoloji ve Spor. Berikan Yayınevi, 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.						5

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.						5

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.						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.					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.						5

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.					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.						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.						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	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	11	5	55
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	4	24
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	175