Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Assessment Methods in Sports Talent Selection
Course Code: HAB509
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

Ensuring correct guidance about talent selection in sports.

Course Content

Definition of the concept of talent and disposition, principles of talent selection in individual and team sports, application examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the Concept of Talent in Sports
2.Knows the Scanning Areas of Talented Athletes
3.Knows the Characteristics of a Talented Athlete
4.Knows the Stages of Talent Selection
5.Observe for talent selection
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaldur, Triin; Kals, Jaak; Ööpik, Vahur; Burk, Andres; Kampus, Priit; Zagura, Maksim; Zilmer, Mihkel; Unt, Eve, Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism Dec2013,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Talent in General-The Concept and Definition of Talent in Sports
Week 2 - Theoretical
Talent Types, Dynamic Understanding of Talent Based on Static Learning Theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Talented Athlete's Characteristics, Talent Selection, Benefits and Harms of Approach
Week 4 - Theoretical
Prerequisites and Common Mistakes in Talent Selection
Week 5 - Theoretical
Structural and Psychosocial Factors in Talent Selection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Talent Selection Methods in Sports (Natural Selection and Scientific Selection)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Talent Selection Stages (Stages 1, 2, and 3) and Interim Evaluation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Talent Scouting Venues - Schools - Summer Sports Camps - Youth Centers
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid Term
Week 10 - Theoretical
Modern Evaluation Methods (Genetic Profiling)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Modern Evaluation Methods (Data and Video Analysis)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Modern Evaluation Methods (Transfer of Skills)
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Roles of Adults in Talent Development—Expectations for Coaches, Clubs, and Families
Week 14 - Theoretical
Expectations from Referees-Press-Broadcasting Organizations and Spectators and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment5105
Individual Work102020
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)129
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026