Information Package / Course Catalogue
Therapeutic Recreation
Course Code: REKR518
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Identifying the historical repetition and future outlook of therapeutic recreation and interviewing techniques used for special groups. Explaining the terminology and support systems used in therapeutic recreation services

Course Content

Can apply other therapeutic recreation methods, especially program design and evaluation. Recognize the tools and techniques used in different therapeutic recreation environments.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows and explains the concept of therapeutic recreation.
2.Knows and explains how recreation can relieve human ailments.
3.Knows and explains the principles of recreational recreation.
4.Knows recreational recreational tools and methods.
5.Knows and discusses the approaches of using recreational activities for improvement.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Masters, L. F., Mori, A. & Lange, E. K. (1983). Adapted Physical Education. Aspen Publication, London
2.Austin, D. R. & Crawford, M. E. (2001). Therapeutic Recreation. Allyn and Bacon, New York.
3.Stumbo, N. J., & Peterson, C. A. (2004). Therapeutic Recreation Program Design: Principles and Procedures (4th ed.). Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Recreational and Therapeutic Use
Week 3 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Therapeutic Recreation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation Today
Week 5 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation Applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation Applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation for Special Groups and interm evaluation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation for Special Groups
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Future of Therapeutic Recreation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Therapeutic Recreation and Culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Student Project Presentations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Student Project Presentations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student Project Presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
general review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment4014
Individual Work142256
Final Examination1336
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
1
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4
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026