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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ANT215B3.48Elective233
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the Talent Selection in Sports course is to understand the process of identifying talented individuals in the field of sports and to learn the methods used in this process.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Bülent TATLISU
Learning Outcomes
1Can understand the purposes, steps and methods of the talent selection process in sports.
2Able to identify and evaluate talent characteristics sought in different sports branches.
3Gains the ability to recognize and use assessment tools such as physical performance tests, motor skill assessments and psychological tests.
4Can develop the ability to apply methods used to discover and identify potential talent
5Able to plan and implement skill-oriented training methods according to sports branches.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
no
Course Contents
Within the scope of the course, the aims, objectives and steps of the talent selection process are discussed in detail. Talent identification, discovery, measurement and evaluation processes are taught. Students are taught different talent selection methods such as observation techniques, performance evaluation, physical and motor skill tests, psychological tests and interviews. In addition, the talent characteristics sought in different sports branches and the evaluation of these characteristics are discussed. It focuses on which skills are at the forefront in which sports branches and how these skills are measured. Ethics and justice principles of the talent selection process also form an important part of the course. Emphasis is placed on equal opportunities, diversity and how to ensure a fair evaluation process.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition and importance of talent in sports
2Skill characteristics and requirements sought in different sports branches
3Goals and objectives of talent selection
4Steps in the talent selection process
5Physical performance tests and motor skill assessments
6Psychological tests and evaluation of personality traits
7Talent characteristics sought in different sports branches and evaluation of these characteristics
8Midterm
9Which sports branches require which skills and how these skills are evaluated
10Developing selected talents and creating training programs
11Skill-focused training methods to increase sports performance
12Ethical issues and principles of justice in the talent selection process
13Principles of equal opportunity and fair evaluation
14Real world applications and success stories
15Examples and analyzes of talent selection processes in sports teams
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
no
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Individual Study for Mid term Examination3618
Individual Study for Final Examination51470
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
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6
PO
7
LO13423423
LO23242242
LO33244233
LO42423244
LO52332423
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High