Information Package / Course Catalogue
Educational Games
Course Code: SYB458
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The definition and history of educational game, the importance of the game, the contribution of the game to child development, game environment, tools and equipment, teaching basic movements with the game, the use of educational games in physical education classes, the use of educational games in sports education

Course Content

Definition, history, importance of play for children, effects on child development, play environment and instruments, teaching basic movements with play, game selection, games that develop coordination, games containing rhythmic activities, preparing and playing play material.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the concepts related to games.
2.Defines the importance of games on child development.
3.Defines the effect of games on child development
4.Teaches the basic skills of the game.
5.Teaches team and individual games.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Agbuga B. Aslan, S. (2010). Physical Education with Games for Primary Schools.Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2.Kale, R. (2007). Physical Education and Game Teaching in Primary Education. Ankara: Pegem Academy Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Game concept, definition, classification
Week 2 - Theoretical
Effect of play on child development; Physical, Social, Psychological
Week 3 - Theoretical
Using the game in education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structure, characteristics and classification of educational games
Week 5 - Theoretical
Objectives in educational games
Week 6 - Theoretical
Educational game and classification
Week 7 - Theoretical
Educational game in physical education class
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Game planning and game selection
Week 10 - Theoretical
Managing the educational game, diversifying the game
Week 11 - Theoretical
Discipline, punishment and reward in playing educational games
Week 12 - Theoretical
Educational game for children with physical disabilities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of educational games
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment211226
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes