Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sports Economics and Industry
Course Code: SYB203
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

Teaching the economic dimension of sport.

Course Content

The dimensions of the fast growing sport and sports economy will be explained in today's world.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the basic concepts of sports industry.
2.Discuss the differences of division within the sport industry.
3.Evaluate the economic dimension of the sport industry.
4.Analyze the factors affecting the development of the sports industry.
5.Can model about the sport economy.
6.By describing the concept of supply and demand, it can explain what the demanding determinants are in the sport industry.
7.Explain how the market equilibrium is occurring.
8.Explain the theory of consumer behavior.
9.Explain the types of competition in the markets.
10.Explain how the economy works holistically.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cem Saatçioğlu (2013) Sport Economics, Theory, Policy and Practice, Gazi Bookstore, Ankara
2.Michael Leeds, Peter von Allmen (2016) The Economics of Sports, Routladge
3.Wladimir Andreff (2015) Disequilibrium Sports Economics: Competitive Imbalance and Budget Constraints, Edward Elgar Publishing
4.Paul Downward, Alistair Dawson, Trudo Dejonghe (2009) Sports Economics, Routledge
5.Roger D. Blair (2011) Sports Economics, Cambridge University Press
6.Shelly Field (2010) Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry, Facts On File, Incorporated
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Explain the concepts of general economy, sport economy and industry. Sports Economy in the New Century.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Segmentation in Sports Industry, Economic Dimensions of the Sports Industry.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Factors Affecting Growth and Development of Sports Industry as an Economy.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Economic model, sport economy model, firm basic theory.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Explanation of Demand and Supply Concepts, Demand and Supply Quantity, Market Equilibrium.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Consumer behavior theory, consumer behavior.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Market concept, types of competition on the market.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Entry barriers to market entry, price controls and market structure.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Relationship between sport and economy, economical effects of sports.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Factors affecting demand and supply in sport.
Week 12 - Theoretical
The international dimension of the sport industry.
Week 13 - Theoretical
The globalization of sports industry with professional and elite sports.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General repetition and important examples.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment28220
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination111314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes