Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| SPORTS SCIENCE (PhD) | |
| Code | BSB655 |
| Name | Article Critique in Sports Pedagogy |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Leyla SARAÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. Leyla SARAÇ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The overall aim of this course is to provide students with a knowledge of scientific papers written in the field of physical education, to be able to analyse the structure of scientific papers, to be able to critically analyse every part of a paper and to be able to write a critique.
Course Content
Access to scientific research articles in the field of physical education, study of the articles, classification of the articles into basic categories, criticism of the articles, writing a critical report.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
*Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education 8th ed. (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill. *Yeong, F. M. (2014). How to Read and Critique a Scientific Research Article:: Notes to Guide Students Reading Primary Literature (with Teaching Tips for Faculty Members). World Scientific Publishing Company. *Check, J., & Schutt, R. K. (2011). Research Methods in Education. Sage Publications. *Krathwohl, D. R. (2009). Methods of educational and social science research: The logic of methods. Waveland Press. *Punch, K.F. 2009. Introduction to research methods in education. London: Sage. *Wallen, N. E., & Fraenkel, J. R. (2013). Educational Research: A Guide to the Process. Routledge.
Notes
*Wallen, N. E., & Fraenkel, J. R. (2013). Educational Research: A Guide to the Process. Routledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Use appropriate sources to access a research article. |
| LO02 | Knows the basic sections of an article and knows what each section contains. |
| LO03 | Knows the basic parts of critiquing an article. |
| LO04 | Criticises the title of articles on sports education. |
| LO05 | Criticises the abstract and keywords sections of articles on sports education. |
| LO06 | Criticises the research problem/aim statements sections of articles on sport education. |
| LO07 | Criticises the problem statement and background literature sections of articles on sport education. |
| LO08 | Criticises the methods section of articles on sports education. |
| LO09 | Criticises the results section of articles on sports education. |
| LO10 | Criticises the discussion, conclusion and recommendations sections of articles on sports education. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Belirsiz | Gains the ability to work in interdisciplinary areas. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Belirsiz | Gains professional knowledge and skills that will contribute to the development of sports in the fields of coaching, health, sports management, teaching skills in sports, tourism and other sectors. | |
| PLO03 | Belirsiz | He/she specializes in the basic subjects specific to the field of sports sciences and the theories, concepts, principles and methods on which they are based. | |
| PLO04 | Belirsiz | Gains competence in sports sciences. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Belirsiz | Follow the literature related to sports science at national and international level. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Belirsiz | Gains the ability to reach new syntheses by doing independent and original scientific research. | |
| PLO07 | Belirsiz | She/he can share her knowledge and transfer what she has learned. | |
| PLO08 | Belirsiz | They can use their knowledge and competencies for the benefit of society within the framework of ethical principles. | |
| PLO09 | Belirsiz | Can define the problems of the field and produce analytical solutions. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Belirsiz | Can make original studies that can bring innovation to sports sciences. | |
| PLO11 | Belirsiz | They can follow technological developments in sports sciences and apply these developments in their field. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Belirsiz | They can take part in projects in different fields of sports sciences and approach problems holistically. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy of a research paper | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic elements of article critique | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Criticism of the title of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Criticism of the abstract and keywords sections of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Criticism of the problem statement section of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Criticism of the background/literature review section of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Criticism of the methods section of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Criticism of article | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Criticism of the results section of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Criticism of the discussion section of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Criticism of the conclusions, limitations, and recommendations sections of a sports education article | Criticism of articles and writing of reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Writing and critique of a sample descriptive sports education article | Writing research proposals and critical reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Writing and critique of a sample experimental sports education article | Writing research proposals and critical reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Writing and critique of a sample qualitative sports education article | Writing research proposals and critical reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Writing and critique of a sample mixed-method sports education article | Writing research proposals and critical reports | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Criticism of article | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Criticism of article | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||