COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN SPORTS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SYB 5027 THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN SPORTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Sports Management

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Sports Management

Course Objective

The aim of this course; Discussing the theoretical and methodological problems experienced in the design, implementation and evaluation of research in the field of sports and criticism of scientific articles in this context.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Define theory and methodology
2   Designing research in the field of sports
3   To identify and solve the theoretical problems experienced in the applications in the field of sports
4   To identify and solve the methodological problems experienced in the applications in the field of sports
5   Being able to criticize scientific articles

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Scientific Research Concepts
2 Research Types and Methods
3 Problem Selection and Criteria
4 Hypotheses and Quotations
5 Limitations and Definitions
6 Methodology, Universe, Sample
7 Data Collection
8 Midterm exam
9 Data Collection
10 Analysis of Data
11 Data Sources and Bibliography
12 Research Proposal Preparation
13 Research Proposal Preparation
14 Important Considerations in Writing and Publishing a Thesis Article
15 Research Evaluations
16 final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

-Alpar,R.,Spor Bilimlerinde Uygulamalı istatistik, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara , 2001.
-Day, R.A., Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır, Nasıl Yayımlanır,(çev.Gülay Aşkar Altay) Tubitak Yayınları,
Ankara, 1996.
-Kaptan, S., Bilimsel Araştırma ve Istatistik Teknikleri. 10. bs. Ankara: Tekışık, 1995. - Karasar,N.,Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi,.Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 12.bs, .Ankara, 2003.
-Karasar, N., Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. 8. bs. 3A Araştırma Eğitim, Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., 1995.
-Thomas ,J., Nelson, J., Research Methods in Physical Activity ,5th Edition , USA,2005.
-Yıldırım ,A. ve Şimşek, H., Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 2. bs. Ankara: Seçkin, 2000.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, research, discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FCG* 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST* 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Class participation, exams, homework.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The policies and rules regarding the course will be announced at the beginning of each semester.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Necat Hepkon Sport Science Faculty
Seferihisar

Office Hours

Meeting days vary according to the individual program prepared for each semester.
Students can reach the course coordinator on the day and time they want via e-mail.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 14 14
Preparation for final exam 1 14 14
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 14 14
Project Final Presentation 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO
LO.1
LO.2
LO.3
LO.4
LO.5