| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Describe group dynamics theory and be able to apply principles of leadership, social facilitation, and cohesiveness to enhance cooperation, sharing, and member focus on leader and group goals
- Develop constructive conflict and problem solving procedures through anticipation and proper communication skills
- Differentiate between assertive/energetic and aggressive/violent behavior in individual and team sports and systematically analyze the relationship among athletic aggression, moral conduct, and prosocial and/or antisocial behavior
- Identify and discuss methods and techniques that could be used to develop team cohesion and positive group dynamics
- Identify and discuss the various roles and leadership styles of effective sport professionals.
- Identify and discuss fundamental communication and counseling techniques appropriate for use in a sport context.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The topics of group dynamics, group cohesion, team cohesion, communication, leadership, and aggression are discussed from social psychology perspective. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to social psychology of sports |
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2nd Week |
Group Dynamic and Cohesion |
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3rd Week |
Group Dynamic and Cohesion |
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4th Week |
Aggression and Violence in Sport |
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5th Week |
Aggression and Violence in Sport |
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6th Week |
Youth Sports |
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7th Week |
Youth Sports |
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8th Week |
Leadership in Sports |
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9th Week |
Interpersonal relationship in Sports |
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10th Week |
Interpersonal relationship in Sports |
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11th Week |
Reading and Discussion on Exercise Psychology Literature |
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12th Week |
Free Topics (30 minute presentations) |
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13th Week |
Develop and Conduct Research Projects |
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14th Week |
Develop and Conduct Research Projects |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Jowett, S. & Lavallee, D. (Eds.) (2007). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, C. M. (Eds.). (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. New York: NY: Wiley.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Case Study
- Project
- Report Preparation
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Project |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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30 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
2 |
6 |
12 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Individual or group work |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
| Homework |
4 |
16 |
64 |
| Total Work Load | 178 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.93 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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