ESF600 - THESIS WORKS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
THESIS WORKS ESF600 3rd Semester 4 0 0 30
PrequisitesHaving completed the must master courses
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Face-to-Face  
Instructor (s)Faculty members and lecturer  
Course objectiveTo carry out the master's thesis in accordance with the principles. 
Learning outcomes
  1. By the end of the course; student lists the issues related to the field
  2. Decides on thesis topic reviews the literature related with the chosen thesis topic formulates the problem statement of the research
  3. plans the research proposal,
  4. Collects the research data, analyze the data,
  5. Arranges the tables for research findings and evaluates them,
  6. Conclude from the research findings and recommends,
  7. Reports the research,
  8. Defends his/her research.
Course Content1. Selecting the thesis topic, 2. Reviewing all the references with the selected topic, 3. Preparing the research proposal, 4. Developing a scale, 5. Studying on the reliability and validity of the scale, 6. Administering the scale and evaluating the findings, 7. Reporting the research results. 
ReferencesAll the references related to selected thesis topic in literature 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Selecting the thesis topic
Week 1Selecting the thesis topic
Week 2Selecting the thesis topic
Week 2Selecting the thesis topic
Week 3Selecting the thesis topic
Week 3Selecting the thesis topic
Week 4Selecting the thesis topic
Week 4Selecting the thesis topic
Week 5Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 5Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 6Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 6Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 7Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 7Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 8Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 8Reviewing all the references with the selected topic
Week 9Preparing the research proposal
Week 9Preparing the research proposal
Week 10Preparing the research proposal
Week 10Preparing the research proposal
Week 11Developing a scale
Week 11Developing a scale
Week 12Developing a scale
Week 12Developing a scale
Week 13Developing a scale
Week 13Developing a scale
Week 14Developing a scale
Week 14Developing a scale
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 15Preparation for final exam
Week 16Final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance
Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
Assignments
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
Total
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes
Total

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies.    X
2. Has the laboratory safety and technical knowledge and skills required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology, and able to solve the research problems using the tools and equipment in the field.    X
3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach.    X
4. Has the competency to conduct research, take part in research projects, chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings or publish.    X
5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities.    X
6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work.    X
7. Reads and analyses the scientific papers in Exercise and Sports Physiology, conducts and carries out evidenced based research in the concerned professional field.    X
8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies.   X 
9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology.   X 
10. Establishes written, verbal and visual communication with national and international scientists and defends his/her opinions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest