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Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS221

RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Course Code
SPS221
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the qualities that a successful recreation leader should have
  2. Understands the main roles and responsibilities of the recreation leader
  3. Learns the basic leadership theories and different leadership typologies associated with recreation and sports.
  4. Understands the relationship of leadership with processes such as teamwork, communication, motivation, emotional intelligence, decision making, problem solving, change and crisis management.
  5. Monitors their own leadership development processes, develops their own leadership style and skills by discovering their strengths and weaknesses
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the concept of leadership and leadership skills in the field of recreation. It gives information about recreational leadership through leadership theories and different leadership typologies. In this course, the relationship of leadership in recreation with processes such as teamwork, communication, motivation, emotional intelligence, decision making, problem solving, change and crisis management is discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Recreation and Leadership Concepts
2nd Week What is leadership? Teamwork and Effective Leadership Traits
3rd Week Leadership Theories
4th Week Leadership Practice and Evaluation in Recreation
5th Week Leadership Practice and Evaluation in Recreation
6th Week What kind of leader should I be?: Evaluation of Leadership Types
7th Week Leadership and Communication
8th Week Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
9th Week Leadership and Motivation
10th Week Midterm
11th Week How to Create a Culture of Success? Vision and Strategic Leadership
12th Week Decision Making and Problem Solving in Leadership
13th Week Diversity Sensitivity, Change and Crisis Management in Leadership Development Processes
14th Week Student Presentations
15th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingÇELİK, V., (2000), Eğitimsel Liderlik, Pegem A Yayınevi, Ankara
KARAKÜÇÜK, S., (1999), Rekreasyon, Kavram, Kapsam ve Bir Araştırma, Bağırgan Yayınevi, 3. Basım, Ankara
WERNER,I., (1993), Liderlik ve Yönetim, (çev: Vedat Ünver), Rota Yayınları
HUNT, J.W., (1999), Yönetici için Örgüt İçindeki Davranışlar Kılavuzu, Öteki Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 25
Other 1 20
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 20 40
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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