Information Package / Course Catalogue
Performance Management in Sports
Course Code: BSÖ527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

Providing correct guidance about talent selection in sports.

Course Content

Definition of talent and predisposition, individual and team sports talent selection principles, application examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Burçin ÖLÇÜCÜ
Learning Outcomes
1. Knows the concept of talent in sports.
2. Knows the scanning areas of talented athletes.
3. Knows the properties of the talented athlete.
4. Knows the skill selection stages.
5. Knows the skill selection methods in sport and applies some of them.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Talent Selection and Principles in Sports (Hande Kula), Gazi Publications, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept and Definition of Talent in Sports
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of Ability, Dynamic Ability Understanding Based on Static Learning Theory
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of Ability, Dynamic Ability Understanding Based on Static Learning Theory
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Prerequisites for Talent Selection
Week 5 - Theoretical
Structural Factors in Talent Selection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Psychosocial Factors in Talent Selection
Week 7 - Practice
Talent Selection Methods in Sports (Natural Selection and Scientific Selection)
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Aerobic fitness tests, evaluation of aerobic fitness and application studies (Interim evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Talent Selection Stages (Stages 1, 2, 3)
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Screening Areas for Talented Athletes - Schools - Summer Sports Schools - Youth Centers
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Role of Clubs and Federations in Talent Education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Adult Missions in Talent Education - Expectations from Coaches, Physical Education Teachers and Family
Week 13 - Theoretical
Expectations from Referee-Press-Broadcasting Organizations and Spectators
Week 14 - Theoretical
Performance tests applied in individual and team sports
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1455140
Assignment1011
Individual Work44432
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
3
4
4
2
3
5
OÇ-2
2
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
3
4
5
2
4
OÇ-4
4
3
5
2
4
3
OÇ-5
3
5
4
3
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026