Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical Activity at Disabled People
Course Code: REKB217
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The definition of disability and recognition of different disability groups to explain the appropriate physical activities and implementation of these groups.

Course Content

Disability definition, the situation of disabled people in the world and Turkey, disability groups, physical activity and importance of the reintegration of disabled people, types of physical activity that can be applied to different disability groups, planning of appropriate physical activity to disability groups.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Meltem IŞIK AFACAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the definition of disability, causes of disability and classification of disability
2.Have information about disability prevention and measures to be taken
3.Learns the place and importance of physical activity in the life of disabled individuals
4.Learns and applies the examples of physical activity that provides individual development of the disabled and improves the quality of life.
5.Learn the characteristics of disabled groups and considerations when planning physical activity
6.Learns to plan a recreational activity or organization for different groups of people with disabilities
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özsoy, Y. Özyürek, M. Eripek, “Introduction to Special Education”. Çağ Printing House, Ankara, 1998.
2.Özer, D. “Physical Education and Sports for Disabled People”. Nobel Publishing Distribution, Ankara, May, 2001
3.Ataman,A.” Introduction to Special Education” Gündüz Education and Publishing. Ankara 2003
4.Special Olympic Games Türkiye Organization, “Special Olympic Games Official Sports Rules”
5.Özer, D. Özer, K. “Motor Development in Children” Kazancı Kitap A.Ş. Istanbul, 2000
6.Karen, P., Gavron Js.: Disabilty and Sport, Usa, 1995.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definitions, obstacle causes, classification of persons with disabilities in the world, and numeric situation in Turkey
Week 2 - Theoretical
Disability prevention and measures to be taken
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hearing impaired, features and physical activity applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Visually impaired, characteristics and physical activity applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fiziksel engelliler, özellikleri ve fiziksel aktivite uygulamaları
Week 6 - Theoretical
Emotional impairment and learning disabilities, features and physical activity applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mentally disabled people, their characteristics and physical activity practices
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Mentally disabled people, their characteristics and physical activity practices and ınterm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mentally handicapped, features and physical activity applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physical activity programs in disabled individuals
Week 11 - Theoretical
Physical activity programs in disabled individuals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Physical activity programs in disabled individuals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sport competitions and organizations in disabled individuals, federations
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition and evaluation of other weeks
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory122696
Final Examination2204
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes