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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Sports

Course Code : SYB108

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA PERVİN BİLİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concept of sport
Explains the emergence of the phenomenon of sport
Explains how sport has been used in the historical process
Explains sports in Asian civilizations
Explains sports in the civilizations of the Mediterranean
Explains the development of sport in our country
Explains the emergence of the ancient Olympic Games and the process
Explains the emergence of the modern Olympic Games
Explains events in the modern Olympic Games and their dates.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To gain information about the historical process of the sport in the world and in Turkey, and about the ancient and modern Olympic Games.

Course Contents : Financial and technical foundations of the transition from informal organzation to formally organized sports, sports use, the oldest civilizations in the sport, historical development of sports in Turkey, ancient and modern Olympics.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Identification of sport in the historical process Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
2 The emergence of the phenomenon of sport Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
3 The financial and technical foundations of the transition from informal sport organzation to formally organized sports Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
4 Usage styles of the sport Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
5 Sport in the ancient civilizations Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
6 Development of the sport in Turkey Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
7 The ancient Olympic Games Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
8 The ancient Olympic Games Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources Lecturing, Question-Answer,
9 Midterm Exam Revision Written Examination
10 Modern Olympic Games (1896–1920) Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources. Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
11 Modern Olympic Games (1924–1948) Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources. Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
12 Modern Olympic Games (1936–1956) Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
13 Modern Olympic Games (1960–1972) Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources. Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
14 Modern Olympic Games (1976-1988) Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources. Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
15 Modern Olympic Games (1992-2012) Studying the related parts in the course notes and in suggested resources. Preparing a project Lecturing, Question-Answer, Group Study
16/17 Final Exam General Revision Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Suat Karaküçük. Olimpiyat Oyunları. BTGM Yayınları. Ankara, 1988.
 Cemal Alpman. Eğitimin Bütünlüğü İçinde Beden Eğitimi ve Çağlar Boyunca Gelişimi. Milli Eğitim Basımevi- İstanbul 1972.
 Kurthan Fişek. 100 Soruda Türkiye Spor Tarihi. Gerçek Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1985.
 Cüneyt Koryürek. Olimpiyatlar. Stil Matbaacılık. İstanbul, 2003.
 Yunus Tayga. Türk Spor Tarihine Genel Bakış. GSGM Yayınları:87, Ankara, 1990.
 Seen, A.(1999)Power, Politics and The Olimpic Games. London: Humen Kınetics
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 1 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 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standards 0
2 Defines the sport organization in our country and explains their problems. 1
3 Understands the knowledge, skills and values related to sport organizations’ management at the highest level. 0
4 Analysis the internal and external environment of sport organizations, solves its problems and makes decisions in accordance with the changing conditions. 0
5 Practises the management functions and organization principle to sport organization 0
6 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 0
7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 1
8 Recognizes the sports facilities and technologies, follows their progress and uses information technology in accordance with the sport sciences. 0
9 Has knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. 0
10 Understands how managerial decision-making process is affected by the organizational culture and ethical values of sport organization. 0
11 Acquires the knowledge and the culture of sport, adopts the philosophy of Olympism, has the skills of explaining and spreading this philosophy in society. 5
12 Understands and interprets the technical tactics and managerial skills of chosen sports branch. 0
13 Uses the communiction skills in the sport organization management process. 1
14 Develops the financial strategies for sport organizations, evaluates the budget, revenue sources and expenditure, explains the elements of sports marketing. 0
15 Has an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finishes the tasks in group work in sports areas. 0
16 Becomes sensitive and tolerant of athletes about multicultural and diversity issues. 0
17 Uses educational technology effectively to reach training and performance goals. 0
18 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engage in productive discussions for personal and professional growth. 0
19 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 0
20 Knows the importance of nutrition for health and performance. 0
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 75
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3
ECTS Credit: 3