SYS 019 - Planning and Design of Sports and Recreation Areas

The course aims to equip students with the skills to develop and plan effective recreation programs and to raise their awareness in this area by explaining the impact of recreation on social and individual health, entertainment, and quality of life. This course may aim to provide students with the following primary objectives: The Importance and Scope of Recreation: To introduce students to the concept, history, and impact of recreation on society, thereby emphasizing the importance of recreation. Fundamentals of Program Development: To teach students the processes and basic principles of developing effective recreation programs. Goal Setting and Audience Analysis: To equip students with the skills to define recreation program objectives, analyze participant audiences, and understand program relevance to needs. Program Design and Planning: To equip students with the skills to design recreation programs, plan content and activities, establish program flow, and organize the program. Resource Management and Budgeting: To teach students the skills to determine the costs of recreation programs, create budgets, and manage resources effectively. Impact Assessment and Improvement: To equip students with the skills to evaluate the impact of recreation programs, gather feedback, and continuously improve the program.

Course content; 1. Definition, History and Social Impacts of Recreation 2. Types and Scope of Recreation Programs 3. Program Development Process and Basic Principles 4. Goal Setting and Participant Analysis 5. Recreation Program Design and Content Planning 6. Program Flow and Organization 7. Cost Estimation, Budgeting and Resource Management 8. Program Impact Assessment and Improvement 9. Good Practice Examples in the Field of Recreation 10. The Effect of Social Responsibility and Environmental Factors on Program Planning This course aims to inform students about program development and planning processes in the field of recreation, so that they can design and manage effective recreation programs to promote a healthy lifestyle, meet the recreational needs of society and improve the quality of life.

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