PROFESSIONAL PROJECT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY490	PROFESSIONAL PROJECT	8	2	1	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	Assist.Prof. İRFAN KARA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach Data Collection Tools in Scientific Research in Recreation, Data Collection and Analysis in Scientific Research in Recreation, Reporting and Presentation of Scientific Research Project in Recreation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Scientific Research Topics in Recreation, Defining the Problem in Scientific Research in Recreation. Establishing Hypotheses in Scientific Research in Recreation, Choosing Quantitative or Qualitative Methods, Selecting the Population and Sample, Determining Appropriate Methods for Research.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can explain what scientific research means in recreation.
Distinguishes examples of qualitative research in recreation.
Distinguishes examples of quantitative research in recreation.
Can define the research problem.
It expresses the research problem in the form of a research question.
Can create research hypotheses.
Can determine a research method appropriate to the research topic.
It determines a population and sample suitable for the purpose of the research. Decides on the research method (qualitative/quantitative) appropriate to the research purpose.
Can collect data in accordance with the research purpose and method. Knows data collection techniques suitable for qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Collects research data with a measurement tool.
Can analyze the collected data.
Knows the analysis of qualitative data. Knows the analysis of quantitative data.
Knows how to use at least one package program for data analysis.
Can report research findings and results. Writes the research results according to a determined guideline.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search	Scientific Research Topics in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
2	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Scientific Research Topics in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
3	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Scientific Research Topics in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
4	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Creating Hypotheses in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
5	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Method Selection in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
6	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Method Selection in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
7	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Population and Sample Selection in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Data Collection Techniques in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
10	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Data Collection Techniques in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
11	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Data Analysis in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
12	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Data Analysis in Scientific Research in Recreation	Internet use, Writing
13	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Reporting of Projects	Internet use, Writing
14	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Presentation of Projects	Internet use, Writing
15	Web Based Research, Literature Search	Presentation of Projects	Internet use, Writing
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of sports management science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to interpret the legislation on sport organizations.
2	Student will be able to discuss the functioning of sport organizations with the knowledge gained within the framework of basic components that constitute the management function and use this knowledge in application.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the activities of sport organizations in public, private and civil society organizations and identify the human resources, marketing and financial needs related with these activities.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to use the education, management and information technologies related with the solution of possible problems in the financial, marketing and governance decision making processes of sport organization.
2	Student will be able to analyze the environmental factors affecting the management processes of sport organizations.
3	Student will be able to analyze the assessment results of current applications related with personnel and process management in sports organizations by using the scientific research methods and techniques.
4	Student will be able to analyze the dimensions of management process and structure of public organizations that organize and execute the national and international sport organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be interested in developing management skills within the context of different managerial competencies.
2	Student will be able to examine the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.
2	Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in sports management practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.
2	Student will be able to solve any possible problems that may appear in the management processes of sport organizations within ethical values.
3	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the sports management profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.

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	0	0	0
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	14	1	14
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	14	6	84
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	128