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Course Description Course Name : Master Thesis Course Code : BED-730 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 25 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP FİLİZ DİNÇ Instructor DİLEK SEVİMLİ Asst.Prof.Dr. GONCA İNCE Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA PERVİN BİLİR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to access to up-to-date information on physical education and sports Plans a study to arrive at new information on the basis of previous literature Does experiments to acquire new knowledge in a laboratory setting Obtains reliable findings Analyzes the findings Discusses his/her findings scientifically Writes his/her results in a scientific text Writes his/her thesis independently 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 guide students in the thesis writing stage. At the end of the course, students are expected to plan and conduct a scientific study independently. Students are also expected to discuss their findings and write a thesis. Course Contents : Ways to access to recent literature on physical education and sports, principles of scientific research, setting up hypotheses, planning research, experimenting in a laboratory setting, obtaining reliable data, interpreteting findings and writing a scientific text Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : High School Physical Education and Sport, Seminar Hall of physical education and sports Departmenet   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Review of recent literature on physical education and sports sciences Reading books on physical education and sports and literature review Research 2 Review of recent literature on physical education and sports sciences Reading books on physical education and sports and literature review Research 3 Review of recent literature on physical education and sports sciences Reading books on physical education and sports and literature review Research 4 Setting up hypotheses Examination of successful theses and studies Research 5 Planing the thesis and writing a proposal Examination of successful theses and studies Research 6 Experiment, questionnaire, measurement Testing and using the laboratory equipment Practice 7 Experiment, questionnaire, measurement Testing and using the laboratory equipment Practice 8 Midterm Exam Exam Exam 9 Experiment, questionnaire, measurement Testing and using the laboratory equipment Practice 10 Experiment, questionnaire, measurement Testing and using the laboratory equipment Practice 11 Interpreting the findings Examination of statistical methods and application Practice 12 Interpreting the findings Examination of statistical methods and application Practice 13 Discussing the results Comparison with literature Review 14 Writing the thesis Examination of successful theses and studies Review 15 Preparing a thesis presentation Examination of thesis presentations Review 16/17 Final Exam Exam Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  All scientific sources and literature. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 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 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. 5 3 Reviews policies in Physical Education and sports. 3 4 Explains the principles of organizational ethics. 4 5 Determines physical activity levels of individuals in different age groups in Physical Education and sports. 5 6 Develops periods and models for movement development by age groups in Physical Education and sports. 5 7 Makes analyses of sample case studies in Physical Education and sports organizations. 3 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. 2 10 Explains the research methods and uses statistical analysis procedures in Physical Education and sports. 3 11 Describes the climate and culture of physical education and sports organizations. 4 12 Is aware of the developmental and educational problems of special needs children. 3 13 Evaluates and measures the physical suitability in disabled sports. 4 14 Practices injury rehabilitation and first aid techniques in sports. 3 15 Follows the national and international developments in the field and continues professional development. 2 16 Plans and holds sports organizations. 4 17 Keeps the culture of Olympism and Olympic movement alive. 4 18 Identifies and implements recreational activities. 5 19 Identifies the psychological tendencies in sports and implements methods and techniques in psychology. 5 * 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) 52 6 312     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 52 5 260 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 30 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 15 0     Final Exam 0 20 0 Total Workload: 632 Total Workload / 25 (h): 25.28 ECTS Credit: 25