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  Course Description
Course Name : Communication Skills in Sports

Course Code : SYB226

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the basic concepts of communication
Discusses topics that make up the discipline of communication.
Analyzes case studies related to communication.
Evaluates the benefits of communication skills in sport environments.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To examine and discuss the importance and scope of the concept of communication, to evaluate the development of mass media and popular culture and their impacts on the communication process, and to analyze case studies associated with the concept of communication.

Course Contents : The concept and scope of communication, group communication, organizational communication, sports, and effective communication skills.

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 Introduction to communication (Basic Concepts) Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
2 Intrinsic Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
3 Communication Between Individuals Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
4 Persuasive Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
5 Group Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
6 organizational Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
7 Nonverbal Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
8 Mid-term Exam preparation for the exam Written Rxam
9 mass Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
10 Communication in the Family Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
11 Public Relations Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
12 popular Culture Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
13 Sports and Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
14 Sports and Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
15 Sports and Communication Reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Case Study, Problem / Problem Solving, Brain Storming
16/17 Final Exam preparation for the exam Written Rxam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Demiray, Uğur (Ed.) (2003). Genel İletişim. İstanbul: Pegem.
 Oskay, Ünsal (2005). İletişimin ABC´si. İstanbul: Der Yayınları.
 Erdoğan, İrfan (2002). İletişimi Anlamak. Ankara: Ark Yayınevi.
 Fiske, John (2003). İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş, Çeviren: Süleyman İrvan. İstanbul: Bilim ve Sanat
 Zıllıoğlu, Merih (1996). İletişim Nedir?, İstanbul: Cem Yayınları.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 0
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. 4
7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 3
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. 0
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. 5
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. 3
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 5
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 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 91
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64
ECTS Credit: 4