Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- SYO 226 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mensur PEHLİVAN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mensur PEHLİVAN (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes in sports marketing and sponsorship; to analyze marketing strategies from the perspective of sports clubs, sports organizations, sports events, and athletes; and to develop applicable solutions and strategies within the framework of target audience, fan behavior, brand value, sponsorship management, and communication dimensions.
Course Content This course covers fundamental concepts of sports marketing, the marketing mix, sports consumer and fan behavior, target market identification, brand management, types of sponsorships, sponsorship contracts, sponsorship activation, media and digital communication, event marketing, club and organization-based marketing practices, and current marketing trends in the sports industry.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It explains fundamental concepts related to sports marketing and sponsorship.
2 It analyzes the elements of the marketing mix in the sports industry.
3 It evaluates the behavior of fans, spectators, and sports consumers from a marketing perspective.
4 It compares different types of sponsorship, their purposes, and implementation processes.
5 The sports club develops a basic marketing and sponsorship strategy for the athlete or sporting event.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course; definition and scope of sports marketing. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Marketing concepts and the marketing process in the sports industry. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Features of sports services and sports products Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Sports consumers, fan behavior, and target markets. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Marketing mix in sports marketing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Sports brand, image and positioning Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The concept of sponsorship, its development and types. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Sponsorship objectives, parties, and contract structure. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Sponsorship activation and event marketing Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Sports marketing in media, broadcasting and digital environments. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Marketing and revenue generation practices in sports clubs Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Sponsorship case studies in sports organizations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Sports marketing and sponsorship practices in Turkey. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Sports marketing and sponsorship practices in Turkey. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, 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 Develop solutions with the help of principles related to application problems in the field of sports management
2 Defend the proposed solutions
3 Work in a particular sport management area
4 Help the development of sport in Turkey
5 Follow the laws concerning the management of sport and be aware of duties and responsibilities related to these laws
6 Be aware of their own knowledge and skill levels
7 İmplement operational and tactical level decisions
8 Work in sport clubs and organizations as a member ofa team and a project and take responsibility
9 Arrange financial planning ofa sport club or organization
10 Prepare plans and programmes relatedwith themanagement of sport facilities and clubs
11 Carry out activitiesrelated withhuman resources in sport clubs and organizations.
12 Planing and carring out management functions in sport organizations
13 To Achieve social, cultural and intellectual development
14 To understand the interdisciplinary structure of sport management field
15 to determine and explain internal and external factors which shape sport structure in our country and in the world
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 5 5 5 5 5
PY15 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Argan, M., & Katırcı, H. (2020). Sports marketing (4th ed.). Nobel Academic Publishing.
  • Yıldız, S. M. (2010). Marketing of sports and physical activity services. Detay Publishing.
  • Cornwell, T. B. (2020). Sponsorship in marketing: Effective communication through sports, arts and events. Routledge.
  • Mullin, B. J., Hardy, S., & Sutton, W. A. (2014). Sport marketing (4th ed.). Human Kinetics.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 10 1 10
Other Activities 1 1 1
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Midterm Preparation 1 5 5
Homework 12 1 12
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0