Information Package

Program of Sport Sciences

SPS365

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Course Code
SPS365
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. know and explain history, philosophy and theories of therapeutic recreation.
  2. know characteristic of geriatric and handicapped people.
  3. know the way of effective communication with special groups like geriatric and handicapped people.
  4. develop therapeutic recreation activities for special groups.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionHistory, philosophy, theories and practice matters of Therapeutic Recreation. To determine the necessities of disabled, patients, old people and also persons who coming under gender discriminating in this society. Giving importance attitudes, creating opportunities for their leisure time and constituting different practice models in leisure time life styles for different groups and different societies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Development and position of therapeutic recreation in
2nd Week Therapeutic recreation to whom
3rd Week Practical therapeutic recreation models in the world
4th Week Classification in Handicapps
5th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for physical disabled and old persons
6th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for physical disabled and old persons
7th Week MID TERM
8th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for hearing disabled and old persons
9th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for hearing disabled and old persons
10th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for intellectual disabled and old persons
11th Week Practical therapeutic recreation for visually disabled and old persons
12th Week Observation in Rehabilitation Center
13th Week Presentation of student project
14th Week Presentation of student project
Recommended or Required ReadingCarlson, R. E., Deppe, T. R. ve MacLean, J. R. (1972). Recreation in American Life. California: Wadworth Publishing Company Inc.

Masters, L. F., Mori, A. ve Lange, E. K. (1983). Adapted Physical Education. London: Aspen Publication.

JICA Sports Instructer For Persons With Disabilities Course Program Notes, 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Practice 1 30
Project 1 15
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz 5 1 5
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 2 4 8
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 5 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 3 3 9
Total Work Load103
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.43
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X