Information Package / Course Catalogue
Workplace Recreation
Course Code: REKB415
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

Definition, historical development, and importance of workplace recreation; its effects on employee health and productivity; types of physical, social, and cultural activities; target group analysis and needs assessment; program design, planning, and implementation processes; safety, ergonomics, and risk management in the workplace; the role of leadership and management; program evaluation methods and best practice case studies.

Course Content

This course covers the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational activities aimed at enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of employees in the workplace. It explores the impact of recreation on work productivity, stress management, and organizational commitment. The course also examines program development, space

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Eda GÜNAY
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept and historical development of workplace recreation.
2.Analyzes and plans recreational activities tailored to individual and organizational needs in the workplace.
3.Identifies and selects appropriate types of physical, social, and cultural activities for workplace recreation.
4.Plans recreational spaces and evaluates safety, ergonomics, and risk management.
5.Evaluates the effectiveness of workplace recreation programs, gathers feedback, and provides improvement suggestions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Rekreasyon ve Serbest Zaman" Yazar: Prof. Dr. A. Yüksel Öztürk Yayınevi: Detay Yayıncılık Basım Yılı: 2019
2.rekreation
3.Rekreation
4.İş Yerinde Stres ve Başa Çıkma Yolları" Yazar: Dr. Ayşe Özcan Yayınevi: Beta Yayıncılık Basım Yılı: 2017
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course introduction, definition and historical development of workplace recreation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance of workplace recreation and its effects on productivity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of recreation and its role in the workplace
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical activity and stress management: workplace practices
Week 5 - Practice
Target group analysis and needs assessment in workplace recreation
Week 6 - Practice
Program development: Goals, content, methods, and tools
Week 7 - Practice
Types of physical activities in workplace recreation programs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Types of physical activities in workplace recreation programs midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Programs for employees and managers
Week 10 - Practice
Role of social and cultural activities in workplace recreation
Week 11 - Practice
Planning and organizing recreational spaces at the workplace
Week 12 - Practice
The role of the manager and leadership in workplace recreation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Planning workplace recreation program.
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141242
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026