Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BSY204 | RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORTS SCIENCES | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to analyze scientific research conducted in the field of sports and to interpret the results of the research. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of the course includes basic concepts related to science, literature review techniques, research process and methods, data collection methods, universe and sampling, summarizing and interpretation of scientific researches. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain definitions and concepts related to scientific research methods |
Label and differentiate the scientific research methods in sport |
Explain scientific research findings both verbally and in writing effectively. |
Select ways to collect / acquire information appropriate to research methods and techniques |
Examine the scientific research conducted in the field of sports and interpret the results of the research. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Information on purpose and content of the course. Basic concepts and definitions related to science and scientific research. | Narration, question-response discussion method |
2 | Book Reading | Scientific Research Methods: Classification and comparison of qualitative and quantitative research | Narration, question-response discussion method |
3 | Book Reading | Scientific Research Methods: Investigation of research models in qualitative research. | Narration, question-response discussion method |
4 | Book Reading | Scientific Research Methods: Examination of research models in quantitative research. | Narration, question-response discussion method |
5 | literature review, article samples | Examination of preferred research methods in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. | Narration, question-response discussion method |
6 | ppt file, Preparation of Presentation | Examination of variable types of scientific research (dependent, independent, regulatory, control and intermediate) with examples. | Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
7 | literature review, article samples | LITERATURE REVIEW Explanation of the ways of accessing scientific knowledge, applying scientific research in databases (articles, theses etc). | Narration, question-response discussion method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Book Reading | General review | Narration, question-response discussion method |
10 | ppt file, Preparation of Presentation | Examination of the stages of the scientific research process (selection of topic, purpose, importance, problem and sub problem, hypothesis, limitations and assumption) | Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
11 | literature review, article samples | Universe in Scientific Research (target universe, accessible universe) and sampling methods in scientific studies. | Narration, question-response discussion method |
12 | Book Reading | Data Collection methods | Narration, question-response discussion method |
13 | literature review, article samples | Reference techniques (APA 6) Indications of direct and indirect quotations | Narration, question-response discussion method |
14 | ppt file, Preparation of Presentation Thesis and article samples | Interpretation and discussion of research methods, variables, data collection techniques and research findings through thesis or article samples. Student Presentations | Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
15 | ppt file, Preparation of Presentation Thesis and article samples | Interpretation and discussion of research methods, variables, data collection techniques and research findings through thesis or article samples. Student Presentations | Narration, Question and Answer, Discussion Method and Applied Group Study |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Büyüköztürk, Ş., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş. (2010). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
Demirel, Ö., Kaya, Z. (2007). Eğitim Bilimlerine Giriş, 2007 Pegem A Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
Alpar, R. (2001). Spor Bilimlerinde Uygulamalı İstatistik. Nobel Yatın Dağıtım, Ankara. |
Tanrıöğen, A. (2014). Bilimsel Araştırma Teknikleri. Anı Yayın Evi. Ankara. |
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
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Student will be able to describe the theories of sports management science.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Student will be able to interpret the legislation on sport organizations.
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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.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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Student will be able to analyze the environmental factors affecting the management processes of sport organizations.
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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.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Student will be interested in developing management skills within the context of different managerial competencies.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.
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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.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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.
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Student will be able to solve any possible problems that may appear in the management processes of sport organizations within ethical values.
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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.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 175 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 6,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 7,0 |