Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- BESYL504 Turkish Compulsory 4 + 0 0.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Levent GÖRÜN
Instructor(s)
Goals To ensure that the student who starts his/her thesis study master the subjects related to his/her thesis, conduct and finalize his/her thesis.
Course Content The student who starts his/her thesis study to master the subjects related to his/her thesis, to carry out and finalize his/her thesis.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the basic primary and secondary sources about the thesis topic
2 Uses databases to follow current publications related to the thesis field of study
3 Explains the necessity of academic ethics
4 Plans the stages of the research to contribute to science
5 Evaluates the long-term consequences of the thesis work on the field of science and society.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Information and evaluation about the basic studies in the field. Research
2. Week Interpretation of current approaches and methods related to the thesis Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Determining the data collection and methods to be used in the thesis Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Following the literature related to the field and methodology Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Literature review on the theoretical background of the thesis Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week General evaluation in terms of theoretical framework, methodology and basic works Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Preparation of the tentative plan of the thesis study, determination of main and sub-headings Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Fieldwork, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Reading and evaluation within the time-space limits and temporary plan of the thesis study Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Report preparation and presentation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Literature follow-up, note-taking and evaluation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Completion of gaps in primary sources. Preparation, After Class Study, Research
12. Week Interpretation, evaluation and analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Fieldwork, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week Solution of existing problems in terms of methodology and content Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Evaluation, report preparation and presentation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*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
2 Knows scientific research methods in the field of physical education and sport.
4 Has the ability to identify the deficiencies in the field by specialising in a particular subject.
8 Beden eğitimi ve spor alanı ile ilgili çalışmaları bağımsız ve/veya ekip olarak yürütür.
10 Has the ability to produce solutions for deficiencies.
11 Publishes a scientific article in a national journal or presents it at a scientific meeting.
13 Evaluates the information related to the field of physical education and sport with a critical approach, applies the principles of lifelong learning in studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3 3 3
PY13 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Karasar N. (2014). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar, ilkeler, teknikler (26. baskı). Nobel
  • Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, E. A., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2010). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (5. baskı) Pegem Akademi.
  • Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative inquiry and research design choosing among five traditions. Sage
  • Creswell, J. W. (2015). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri: Beş yaklaşıma göre araştırma ve araştırma deseni (M. Bütün ve S. B. Demir, Çev.). Siyasal.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 6 6 36
Research 7 8 56
Fieldwork 6 5 30
Practice 6 8 48
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 5 5
Homework Preparation 2 10 20
Practice 1 17 17
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0