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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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Sports Coaching
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The fundamental aim of this course is to equip students with the essential concepts and strategies needed to understand and manage the long-term development process of athletes. Long-term athlete development requires a comprehensive approach in the physical, mental, and social domains. This course provides students with a foundation to address factors such as training, nutrition, psychological preparation, and performance monitoring to maximize athletes' potential.
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Course Content
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Concepts of Long-Term Athlete Development:
What is long-term development?
Biological, cognitive, and emotional development stages of athletes.
Biological and Physical Development:
The effects of physical training during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
Effects of transitioning from biological age to sports age.
Mental and Cognitive Development:
The impact of psychological factors on athlete performance.
Goal-setting, motivation, and focus skills.
Social Development and Team Dynamics:
The importance of relationships among athletes and teamwork.
Responsibility, leadership, and communication skills.
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:
Monitoring and evaluating athlete performance.
Data analysis and performance feedback processes.
Nutrition and Health:
The impact of healthy nutrition on long-term athlete development.
Injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
Mental Preparation and Stress Management:
Mental resilience and performance psychology.
Managing stress and coping with competitive pressure.
Education and Career Management:
Integrating education with sports.
Post-sports career planning and transition processes.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Interactive Presentations: Presenting topics in an interactive manner to encourage student participation.
Group Activities: Students working in groups on specific topics to facilitate knowledge sharing.
Case Analyses: Providing practical learning opportunities through real-life case analyses.
Athlete Interviews: Conducting interviews with professional athletes to bring their experiences into the classroom.
Practical Applications: Hands-on experience for students to implement long-term development strategies.
These methods aim to enhance engagement and provide practical insights, making the learning experience more dynamic and applicable for the students.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Seyed Houtan Shahidi https://www.gedik.edu.tr/arastirma/laboratuvarlarimiz/spor-performans-laboratuvari hootan.shahidi@yahoo.com
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Long-Term Athlete Development" Yazar: Istvan Balyi, Richard Way, Colin Higgs Yayınevi: Human Kinetics Yıl: 2013 Bu kitap, uzun vadeli sporcu gelişimi modelini ele alır ve genç sporcuların kademeli olarak nasıl geliştirilmesi gerektiğini inceler.
"Developing Sport Expertise: Researchers and Coaches Put Theory into Practice" Yazar: Damian Farrow, Joe Baker, Clare MacMahon Yayınevi: Routledge Yıl: 2008 Bu kitap, sporcuların uzun vadeli gelişimi konusundaki araştırmalara ve uygulamalara odaklanır.
"Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running" Yazar: Richard Blagrove Yayınevi: Crowood Press Yıl: 2019 Fiziksel antrenman ve dayanıklılık üzerine odaklanan bu kitap, uzun vadeli sporcu gelişiminde antrenman stratejilerini ele alır.
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Course Notes
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Biological Developmental Stages:
Childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood periods.
Hormonal changes and their effects.
Role of Physical Training:
Long-term effects of physical training.
Creating appropriate training programs.
Motivation and Goal Setting:
Factors influencing athletes' motivation.
Strategies for coping with challenges.
Methods for dealing with performance anxiety.
Importance of Teamwork:
Intra-team relationships and solidarity.
Roles of responsibility and leadership.
Development of Social Skills:
Communication, collaboration, and empathy.
Intra-team conflict resolution strategies.
Data Analysis and Performance Metrics:
Monitoring athlete performance.
Assessment metrics and analysis methods.
Performance Feedback:
Strategies for providing effective feedback to athletes.
Identifying areas for improvement.
Role of Healthy Nutrition:
Healthy nutrition for long-term performance.
Reducing the risk of injury.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation:
Managing and preventing injuries.
Effective rehabilitation strategies.
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