Information Package / Course Catalogue
Elective V- Beach Soccer
Course Code: REKB357
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the fundamental rules, techniques, and tactical skills of beach soccer, and to enable students to gain the ability to plan and implement this sport as an enjoyable, inclusive, and physically engaging activity in recreational settings.

Course Content

Futsal history of the world and in Turkey, futsal rules of the game, futsal materials, techniques and tactics in futsal, learning game system in futsal.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the rules of the futsal game
2.Knows the basic techniques of futsal
3.Knows the principles of futsal attack
4.Knows the principles of futsal defense
5.Can prepare futsal match fixtures
6.Can plan and implement recreational beach soccer activities that promote physical activity participation and team-based social interaction in beach settings.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fédération Internationale de Football Association. (2024). Beach Soccer Coaching Manual. FIFA Training Centre.
2.Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. (2021). FIFA Plaj Futbolu Oyun Kuralları (Türkçe çeviri). TFF.
3.Schirinzi, A. (2010). Beach Soccer: Spielidee und Regeln – Technik und Training. Copress Sport.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Beach Soccer and Recreational Objectives
Week 2 - Theoretical
Warm-up Techniques and Adaptation to Sand Surface
Week 3 - Practice
Ball Control and Basic Passing Techniques
Week 4 - Practice
Dribbling and Changing Direction on Sand
Week 5 - Practice
Shooting Techniques and Fun Goal-Scoring Games
Week 6 - Practice
Basic Goalkeeper Positions and Reaction Drills
Week 7 - Practice
Recreational Mini-Matches in Small Groups
Week 8 - Theoretical
Game systems and Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Game systems
Week 10 - Practice
Game Awareness with Strategy and Basic Tactics
Week 11 - Practice
Team Building and Role Sharing (Focus on Social Interaction)
Week 12 - Practice
Beach Soccer Tournament and Evaluation
Week 13 - Practice
Friendly Matches and Social Participation Activities
Week 14 - Theoretical
General repetition
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 - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice142256
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes