Information Package / Course Catalogue
Seminar
Course Code: REKB404
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The main aim of this course is to enable students to conduct scientific research, analyze data, develop a project, report findings, and present their work effectively on a topic of interest in the field of recreation; while also supporting their professional and academic development through the preparation of an academic study in accordance with scientific ethical principles.

Course Content

The course includes the preparation, implementation, reporting and evaluation of recreation students' group / team and any sports subject / field of their own choice.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies a current and original research topic related to the field of recreation.
2.Conducts a literature review appropriate to the selected topic and analyzes relevant academic sources.
3.Prepares a research plan and project proposal in accordance with scientific ethical principles.
4.Organizes the gathered information into an academic report based on the developed project.
5.Presents the project effectively in an academic setting and actively participates in discussions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baltaş, A. (2005). Teamwork and Leadership. Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul. 2.
2.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Scientific research methods.
3.Daly J. (2000). Recreation and Sport Planning and Design Human Kinetics,USA
4.Oral, B., & Çoban, A. (2020). Scientific research methods in education. Pegem Academy.
5.Tekerek, M. (2011). Project Preparation (Vol. 20). Mehmet Tekerek.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: objectives, scope, and expectations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Identifying research topics in the field of recreation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literature review: finding and evaluating academic sources
Week 4 - Theoretical
Formulating research questions and sub-problems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Method selection: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction to writing a project proposal
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Ethical principles and avoiding plagiarism
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethical principles and avoiding plagiarism and Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Designing data collection tools
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing a research plan and timeline
Week 11 - Practice
Completing the project proposal and submitting the draft
Week 12 - Practice
Preparing individual presentations and receiving feedback
Week 13 - Practice
Student presentations – Group 1
Week 14 - Practice
Student presentations – Group 2 and overall evaluation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Seminar101010
Individual Work1455140
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes