Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ATE312 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEVİM AKŞİT
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to teach, in practice, the methods of knowledge production that contribute to sports sciences and to carry out a hypothesis-driven knowledge production process through a sample research study. In this context, the course aims to equip students with the ability to define a scientific problem, design a research process for that problem, analyze data systematically, and reach conclusions.
Course Content This course covers the basic concepts of scientific research, identification of a research problem, writing the purpose, significance and hypotheses, literature review, research types and designs, population and sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis, interpretation of findings, reporting, and scientific ethics. Within the scope of the course, sample studies related to sports sciences are examined, and students are expected to plan a hypothesis-based research process.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the basic concepts of scientific research and research approaches used in sports sciences.
2 Formulate a research problem, purpose, and hypotheses appropriate to the field of sports sciences.
3 Review, classify, and evaluate the relevant literature related to the research topic
4 Select and plan the appropriate method, design, population-sample, and data collection tools in line with the research purpose
5 Interpret and conclude data according to basic analysis principles.
6 Adopt the importance of acting in accordance with scientific ethical principles and demonstrate ethical responsibility during the research process.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to scientific research, basic concepts, and the role of research in sports sciences Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Scientific knowledge, research process, and types of research Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Identifying the research problem, purpose, significance, and research question Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Formulating hypotheses and defining variables Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Literature review techniques and access to sources Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Quantitative research methods and basic designs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Qualitative research methods and basic designs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Mixed methods research and examples of applications in sports sciences Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Population, sample, and sampling methods Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Data collection tools: questionnaires, observation, interviews, and tests Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Organizing data and basic principles of data analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Interpretation of findings and discussion of research results Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Scientific reporting, research writing, and referencing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Ethical principles in scientific research and evaluation of a sample research design Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge of sports
2 Students acquire a high level of knowledge, experience and skills in their specialized sports branch
3 Students acquire basic knowledge of the structures of the body
4 Students acquire basic knowledge on health issues for athletes
5 Students acquire knowledge on the developmental characteristics of athletes
6 Students are improved the attitudes and practices associated with learning processes
7 Students gain knowledge and competency for the assessment of the human motor system and sport specific motor skills
9 Students are provided with the necessary skills for assessing and developing sport specific performances
10 Students are provided with skills for improvement of sport-health related applications
11 Students are provided with knowledge, experience and skills in the field of disability sports
12 Students acquire competency in planning and managing recreational sports events
13 Students gain competency to plan, organize and report on sports events
14 Students provide effective communication skills and knowledge in the athlete-family-trainer-manager relationship in the context of sports events and processes
15 Students acquire effective communication skills on general topics and sport related issues
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 2 3 2 2 2
PY2 3 4 4 4 4 2
PY3 2 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 1
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 1
PY6 4 4 5 4 4 4
PY7 2 3 2 3 3 1
PY9 3 3 3 4 4 2
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 1
PY11 1 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 1 2 2 2 2 1
PY13 3 4 3 4 4 2
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 2
PY15 2 2 2 2 2 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Nisan 2011, Ankara
  • Ali Balcı, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, Şubat 2011, Ankara
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Research 9 2 18
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Other Activities 1 1 1
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 10 10
Final 1 19.5 19.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0