Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sports Economics
Course Code: SYB203
Course Type: Required
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 aim of this course is to learn the basic concepts of economics and to establish a relationship with the elements, dimensions, financial resources and effects of sports economics.

Course Content

Explanatory information is provided about the basic concepts of the sports economy, which is growing rapidly in today's world.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat ŞENTUNA
Learning Outcomes
1.Define basic concepts related to industry and sports industry.
2.Evaluate the economic dimension of the sport industry.
3.Explain how the economy functions holistically.
4.Define the concepts of supply and demand and explain what their determinants are in the sports industry.
5.Knows the types of markets and can explain how equilibrium is established in the market.
6.Knows the types of competition in markets and can explain the theory of consumer behavior.
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 - Theory141242
Assignment28220
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026