At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know and define the concepts of recreation, sports and tourism. 2) In Turkey, recreation, sports and tourism, and understands the importance of its role in the organization of society. 3) Understands the importance of recreation, sports and tourism and organizations in the world.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Recreation, sport and tourism in Turkey with the definition of the concept in the world and recreation, sports, tourism and taught the importance of its role in the organization of society.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition of recreation, sports and tourism
2nd Week
Characteristics of recreation and activity areas
3rd Week
Socio-economic factors supporting participation in recreation
4th Week
Tourism concept characteristics and classification
5th Week
Reasons for choosing tourism
6th Week
Relationship between recreation and tourism
7th Week
Recreation and sports
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Diversity and variability of sport
10th Week
Recreational tendencies in sports
11th Week
Development of leisure time
12th Week
Developments in leisure time
13th Week
Relationship between recreation, tourism and sports
14th Week
Trends and issues in Turkey
15th Week
Final Exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Aydoğan K. (1994). Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası. Gazi Büro Kitabevi, Ankara. 2. Cooper, C. P. & Lockwood, A. (1994). Progress in Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality Management. John Wiley & Sons, New York. 3. Karaküçük, S. (1997). Rekreasyon. Serene Ofset, Ankara.