Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- BESÖ509 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Pelin USTAOĞLU HOŞVER
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Pelin USTAOĞLU HOŞVER (Güz)
Goals "Physical Education and Play" course offers master's and doctoral students the opportunity to examine in depth the theoretical and practical dimensions of play in the field of physical education and sport. The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the concept of play in terms of education and sport pedagogy and to learn how to develop physical, cognitive and social skills through play. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the role of play in increasing individuals' participation in physical activity, its importance in the development of motor skills of children and young people, and the cultural impact of games on society.
Course Content The content of the course covers topics such as the effect of games on motor skill development, the application of games in physical education lessons and the methods of games to encourage participation in physical activity. Students learn game-based learning models, design of educational games and the effects of games on the social and emotional development of individuals.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the historical development of the concept of game, its theoretical foundations and its role in physical education programmes.
2 To be able to plan, integrate and apply game-based approaches in education.
3 Evaluates the effects of games on the psychological and social development of individuals and develops educational programmes in this context.
4 By effectively integrating games into physical education lesson plans, it makes education more participatory and fun.
5 Develops game-based applied projects and transforms theoretical knowledge into practice by making case studies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and Introducing the Concept of Game
2. Week Game Theory and Pedagogical Foundations
3. Week Game Types and Classification
4. Week Psychological and Sociological Importance of Play
5. Week Use of Games in Physical Education Programmes
6. Week The Role of Play in the Development of Motor Skills
7. Week Game and Movement Education
8. Week Movement Education
9. Week Educational Game Design
10. Week Games from Cultural and Social Perspective
11. Week Play and Emotional Development
12. Week Game Based Assessment and Performance Measurement
13. Week Current Research and Applied Projects
14. Week Project Presentations and General Evaluation
*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 The program is designed in full compliance with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Level 7 standards. Graduates leave the program having acquired the following core competency areas: • KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding specialized in the field of physical education and sports. • SKILLS: Research, analysis, material development, and teaching skills. • COMPETENCE — INDEPENDENT STUDY: Ability to independently conduct advanced academic and professional studies. • COMPETENCE — LEARNING: Lifelong learning awareness and self-directed learning skills. • COMPETENCE — COMMUNICATION: Effective written, oral, and digital communication skills. • COMPETENCE — SOCIAL: Ethical behavior, democratic values, and awareness of social responsibility. • COMPETENCE — FIELD-SPECIFIC: Compliance with professional standards, legal regulations, and ethical principles.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • "Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education" – George Graham, Shirley Holt/Hale, ve Melissa Parker
  • "The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages" – Jed Dearybury ve Julie P. Jones
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 12 12
Homework Preparation 1 12 12
Final 1 18 18
Classroom Activities 15 8.1 121.5
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0