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  Course Description
Course Name : Talent Identification Methods

Course Code : BED-573

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor DİLEK SEVİMLİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the concept of talent in sports
Knows the screening fields of talented athletes
Knows the characteristics of talented athletes
Knows the stages of talent identification
Makes observations for talent identification
Knows talent identification methods in sports and applies some of them

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach students how to provide the right guidance in talent identification.

Course Contents : Definition of the concepts of talent and aptness, the principles of talent identification in individual and team sports, practice examples

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classromm


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Talent in general, the concept and definition of talent in sports Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
2 Types of talent, dynamic talent based on static theory of learning Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
3 Characteristics of talented athletes, talent identification, its advantages and disadvantages Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
4 Prerequisites for talent identification Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
5 Structural factors in talent identification Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
6 Psycho-social factors in talent identification Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
7 Methods of talent identification in sports (natural and scientific identification) Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
8 Midterm exam Midterm exam Midterm exam
9 Stages in talent identification (Stages 1., 2., and 3.) Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
10 Screening fields of talented athletes - Schools, summer schools, youth centers Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
11 The role of clubs and federations in talent education Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
12 The responsibilities of adults in talent education - Expectations from coaches, Ph. Ed. teachers and family Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
13 The responsibilities of adults in talent education - Expectations from coaches, Ph. Ed. teachers and family Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
14 Expectations from referees, Media, broadcasting corporations and spectators Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
15 Revision Reading resources, preliminary research Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Team/Group work
16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kaldur, Triin; Kals, Jaak; Ööpik, Vahur; Burk, Andres; Kampus, Priit; Zagura, Maksim; Zilmer, Mihkel; Unt, Eve, Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism Dec2013,
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Uses the knowledge, experience, practice and problem solving skills acquired during his/her graduate study in interdisciplinary studies. 5
2 Develops basic scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes about body and sports. 2
3 Reviews policies in Physical Education and sports. 4
4 Explains the principles of organizational ethics. 3
5 Determines physical activity levels of individuals in different age groups in Physical Education and sports. 4
6 Develops periods and models for movement development by age groups in Physical Education and sports. 3
7 Makes analyses of sample case studies in Physical Education and sports organizations. 4
8 Reviews test development and measurement results intended for the development of individuals in Physical Education and sports. 4
9 Follows the trends in his/her field and develops his/her communication skills using a foreign language. 5
10 Explains the research methods and uses statistical analysis procedures in Physical Education and sports. 4
11 Describes the climate and culture of physical education and sports organizations. 3
12 Is aware of the developmental and educational problems of special needs children. 5
13 Evaluates and measures the physical suitability in disabled sports. 5
14 Practices injury rehabilitation and first aid techniques in sports. 5
15 Follows the national and international developments in the field and continues professional development. 4
16 Plans and holds sports organizations. 5
17 Keeps the culture of Olympism and Olympic movement alive. 5
18 Identifies and implements recreational activities. 4
19 Identifies the psychological tendencies in sports and implements methods and techniques in psychology. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 81
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.24
ECTS Credit: 3