SYBS316 Sports in Local Governments

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES
SPORTS MANAGEMENT PR.
Code SYBS316
Name Sports in Local Governments
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. İSMAİL GÜNEŞ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The core aims of lecture: • Understanding the Role of Municipalities • Identifying Social and Economic Benefits: • Analyzing Policy Formulation and Implementation: • Addressing Current Challenges: To discuss modern challenges in local sports governance. • Exploring Strategic Partnerships: • Place-making and Urban Development: • Good Governance and Transparency • Inclusivity in Sport

Course Content

This course examines the concept, definition, and nature of local administrations; the duties and powers of local administrations regarding sports; the contributions of local governments to the city in areas such as organizing sporting events and constructing facilities; mass sports activities; sporting events for disadvantaged groups; and inter-institutional cooperation.

Course Precondition

There are no course prerequisites.

Resources

Zengin, E., & Öztaş, C. (2008). Yerel yönetimler ve spor. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi, (55), 49-78. Yücel, A. S., Atalay, A., & Korkmaz, M. (2020). Türkiye’de yerel yönetimler ve spor hizmetleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Şti.. Yıldız, K. (2018). Yerel yönetimler ve kalkınma planları çerçevesinde spor hizmetleri. Gaziantep Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 3(1), 64-80. Sivrikaya, Ö. (2023). Türkiye’de ve Dünyada Yerel Yönetimler ve Spor Yönetimi. Duvar Yayınları. Ankara. Güneş, İ. Yerel Yönetimler ve Spor Politikaları. Sosyal, Beşeri ve İdari Bilimler Alanında Gelişmeler, 227. Güler, E., & Yaman, M. (2023). Türkiye'de Yerel Yönetimler ve Spor Politikaları. Karadeniz Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 15(28), 40-56. YEREL YÖNETİMLERDE SPOR VE REKREASYON Yrd. Doç.Dr. Ali Niyazi İNAL Yrd.Doç.Dr. Kubilay ÇİMEN https://gavsispanel.gelisim.edu.tr/Document/rkale/20180715114329213_e8e63418-c8fb-4f1f-95ad-fbae1c6942d4.pdf Sport Economics, Michael A. Leeds, Peter Von Allmen PALME Publishing

Notes

https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 In the field of sports management, it explains management and leadership theories and concepts, sports organizations, problems, policies, and historical processes.
LO02 It implements the organization's management functions and regulates its relationships with stakeholders.
LO03 It analyzes and manages relationships with stakeholders by implementing the organization's management functions.
LO04 Plans and manages sports organizations and events.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines information about management, leadership theories and concepts, sports organizations, problems, policies and historical processes in the field of sports management. 5
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans the knowledge and skill processes related to the field of sports management. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Supervises the management processes regarding sports facilities and technologies. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts internal and external environmental audits of sports organizations. 3
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It adopts the use of sports culture, philosophy, organizational culture and ethical values ​​in managerial processes. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Determines organizational goals, objectives and strategies in the working environment. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans the technical, tactical and managerial skills processes of sports branches.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Implements the management functions of the institution and regulates its relations with its stakeholders. 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Accesses information in the field of sports management and analyzes it using critical thinking skills.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains information about general human anatomy, physiology and nutrition.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik By implementing the management functions of the institution, it analyzes and effectively manages its relations with its stakeholders. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Plans and manages sports organizations and events. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Organizes and implements projects/activities for sports institutions with a sense of social responsibility.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Turkish Local Government System Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Understanding the Role of Municipalities: To analyze how local governments (councils/municipalities) act as the primary drivers of sports development through building facilities, organizing events, and providing, supporting, or funding local sports services Reading Related book and Article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Identifying Social and Economic Benefits: To examine how sports policy is used to achieve broader goals, such as improving public health (reducing obesity), fostering social inclusion for marginalized groups, reducing crime, and improving community cohesion. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Analyzing Policy Formulation and Implementation: To understand how local authorities design and implement sports policies and manage public infrastructure like swimming pools, leisure centers, and parks. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Current Issues-1: Modern challenges in local sports management; budget and resource constraints and employment policies. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Current Issues-2: The need to increase participation among inactive groups and partnerships and collaborations with private or voluntary organizations. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Exploring Strategic Partnerships: To highlight the role of local governments in bringing together schools, sports clubs, health services, and private providers to create a comprehensive local sports system Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Place-making and Urban Development: How sports facilities improve city branding, increase urban competitiveness, and attract investment. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Good Governance and Transparency: Evaluating how public funds are used for sport and ensuring accountability. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 The role and contribution of local governments in organizing sports events. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
12 Inclusivity in Sport: Creating accessible programs to engage less active Creating accessible programs to engage less active population. Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
13 Disability and SPort and Role of Local Governments Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Gender Equality and Spor and Role of Local Governments Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General topic review Reading related books and article sections Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 108
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,32
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2026 04:25