At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the qualities that a successful recreation leader should have 2) Understands the main roles and responsibilities of the recreation leader 3) Learns the basic leadership theories and different leadership typologies associated with recreation and sports. 4) Understands the relationship of leadership with processes such as teamwork, communication, motivation, emotional intelligence, decision making, problem solving, change and crisis management. 5) Monitors their own leadership development processes, develops their own leadership style and skills by discovering their strengths and weaknesses
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course examines the concept of leadership and leadership skills in the field of recreation. It gives information about recreational leadership through leadership theories and different leadership typologies. In this course, the relationship of leadership in recreation with processes such as teamwork, communication, motivation, emotional intelligence, decision making, problem solving, change and crisis management is discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Recreation and Leadership Concepts
2nd Week
What is leadership? Teamwork and Effective Leadership Traits
3rd Week
Leadership Theories
4th Week
Leadership Practice and Evaluation in Recreation
5th Week
Leadership Practice and Evaluation in Recreation
6th Week
What kind of leader should I be?: Evaluation of Leadership Types
7th Week
Leadership and Communication
8th Week
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
9th Week
Leadership and Motivation
10th Week
Midterm
11th Week
How to Create a Culture of Success? Vision and Strategic Leadership
12th Week
Decision Making and Problem Solving in Leadership
13th Week
Diversity Sensitivity, Change and Crisis Management in Leadership Development Processes
14th Week
Student Presentations
15th Week
Student Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
ÇELİK, V., (2000), Eğitimsel Liderlik, Pegem A Yayınevi, Ankara KARAKÜÇÜK, S., (1999), Rekreasyon, Kavram, Kapsam ve Bir Araştırma, Bağırgan Yayınevi, 3. Basım, Ankara WERNER,I., (1993), Liderlik ve Yönetim, (çev: Vedat Ünver), Rota Yayınları HUNT, J.W., (1999), Yönetici için Örgüt İçindeki Davranışlar Kılavuzu, Öteki Yayınları
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
20
Assignment
1
10
Project
1
25
Other
1
20
Total(%)
75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
25
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
1
10
10
Preparation for Final exam
1
15
15
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
20
40
Total Workload
121
Total Workload / 30
4,03
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
