Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Methods in Recreation Sciences
Course Code: REKR523
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

Introduction of qualitative research methods; comparison of traditional, experimental and statistical-based research methods and qualitative research tools; content analysis; ethnographic analysis; interview techniques.

Course Content

The content of the course is to educate students in the ethics of science, research methods, empirical research design, implementation and data analysis.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Gamze AKYOL
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to master the resources and methods of the fields of Sports Science
2.Developing and using a research plan in Sport Sciences
3.Ability to write a research report in Sports Sciences
4.To be able to increase critical thinking skills related to the field
5.Learns qualitative research methods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.esearch Design, by J.W. Creswell Sage Publications 2008 Earl Babbie, The Practice of Social Research. 13th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2013. Andy Field and Graham J. Hole, How to Design and Report Experiments. 2002. Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. 15. bs. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Information and Guidance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Qualitative Research – Fundamental Transformations and Their Place in Scientific Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative Research Designs and Methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Process and Sample Selection in Qualitative Research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research I- Interview
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research II-Observation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research III- Documents (Written-Audio and Video) and Metaphors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Scientific Ethics in Qualitative Research and Interim Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data Collection in Qualitative Research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data Analysis in Qualitative Research (Computer Programs)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examination of Research Examples in Sport Sciences 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
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026