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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ANE-169 - ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)

Code: ANE-169 Course Title: TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SPORTS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of talent selection in sports and introduce the tests used in talent selection. Students will learn to analyze physical development in children, the criteria for talent selection according to different sports, and talent selection models in Turkey and other countries.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Knows concepts related to talent. PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-14 Can utilize educational technologies to develop digital and innovative teaching models in sports sciences.
Examination
LO-2 Applies tests used in talent selection. PO-6 Can develop and implement training methodologies suitable for different age groups and skill levels.
PO-10 Can use digital sports technologies and data analytics to assess and improve athletes' performance.
Examination
LO-3 Knows the goals and objectives of talent selection. PO-4 Can design training programs based on scientific principles and apply them at an individual or team level.
PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
Examination
LO-4 Recognize the characteristics of talented athletes. PO-12 Can apply performance analysis and evaluation processes to support the development of athletes.
Examination
LO-5 Explain the importance of durability. PO-2 Gains in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology and training science and can use this knowledge in practical applications.
Examination
LO-6 Explains the importance of strength development in children. PO-2 Gains in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology and training science and can use this knowledge in practical applications.
Examination
LO-7 Creates the stages of skill training in conjunction with the development process of children. PO-12 Can apply performance analysis and evaluation processes to support the development of athletes.
Examination
LO-8 Creates talent selection models. PO-14 Can utilize educational technologies to develop digital and innovative teaching models in sports sciences.
Examination
LO-9 Explains the effects of sports on the development processes of disabled athletes. PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
Examination
LO-10 Designs talent selection stages. PO-14 Can utilize educational technologies to develop digital and innovative teaching models in sports sciences.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes the importance of talent selection in sports; the fundamental principles of talent identification; new approaches in talent selection; methods for defining talent and current tests; talent selection processes and national/international studies; key elements affecting sports performance; criteria for talent identification in various sports; and commonly used test models (motor performance, aerobic, anaerobic, psychological tests).
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to talent identification in sports: Definitions and importance Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
2 Fundamental principles and approaches in talent identification Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
3 Talent identification methods and current testing practices Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
4 Role of motor performance tests in talent selection Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
5 Aerobic and anaerobic capacity tests: Impact on talent selection Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
6 The place of psychological tests in talent selection processes Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
7 Physical development in children and sport-specific talent criteria Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
8 mid-term exam
9 Goals and objectives of talent selection: National and international models Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
10 Sport-specific talent identification criteria and practices Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
11 Talent selection and development processes for athletes with disabilities Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
12 Importance of endurance and strength development in talent progression Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
13 Stages of skill training and their connection to children’s development Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
14 Designing models for talent identification and development Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
15 Project presentations and group evaluations Lectures and Discussions, Practical Test Studies, Case Studies, Group Studies and Project Presentations
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Gürbüz, S. (Ed.) (2019). Sporda Yetenek Seçimi ve Performans Değerlendirmesi. Spor Yayınevi.
2 Baker, J., Côté, J., & Deakin, J. (2006). Sports Talent Identification and Development: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24(6), 541-553.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer (PC or Laptop), PowerPoint Presentations, Talent Selection Test Kits, Video Camera and Digital Recording Device, Interactive Whiteboard or Smartboard,

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 10 2 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 10 2 20
       c) Performance Project 10 1 10
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 9 1 9
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 14 4 56
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 159