Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim is to teach the definition and history of educational games, the importance of games, the contribution of games to child development, the game environment, tools and equipment, teaching basic movements through games, the use of educational games in physical education classes, and the use of educational games in sports education.
Course Content
Definition, history, importance of play for children, effect on child development, play environment and equipment, teaching basic movements through play, play selection, games that develop coordination, games that include rhythmic activities, preparing play materials and playing.
Required Resources
Bilir,G., Sevim, Y. (1977). Hentbol için 100 Eğitsel Oyun. Ankara.
Hanrahan,S.,J.,Carlson.,T.B., (2000) Game Skills.Human Kinetics.
Byl,J.(2004) 101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games. Human Kinetics.
Burk,C.,M.(2002) Station Games. Human Kinetics.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defines concepts related to games.
- Defines the importance of games on child development.
- Describes the impact of games on child development
- Teaches basic game skills.
- Evaluates the importance of games in human life.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and definition of the educational game | Literature review |
| 2 | History of the educational game | Literature review |
| 3 | Classic game theories | Literature review |
| 4 | Dynamic game theories | Literature review |
| 5 | Games played in ancient Turks | Literature review |
| 6 | Game theorists (Freud, Piaget, Parten, Vygotsky, Montaigne) | Literature review |
| 7 | Structure and features of the educational game | Literature review |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Exam study |
| 9 | Classification of the educational game | Literature review |
| 10 | Cognitive, physical (motor) and social characteristics of the educational game | Literature review |
| 11 | Benefits of the educational game | Literature review |
| 12 | Games played today and their varieties (e games, computer games) | Literature review |
| 13 | 2-4,4-6,6-8 age group children's characteristics and game types | Literature review |
| 14 | 8-10,10-12,12-14 age group children's characteristics and game types | Literature review |
| 15 | 14-16,16-18,18-20 age groups children's characteristics and game types | Literature review |
| 16 | Final exam | Exam study |