Recreation

Recreation is a programme offered within the Faculty of Sports Science.

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Who Is It For?

The Department of Recreation is suitable for students who are interested in sporting activities, enjoy outdoor activities, like communicating with people, want to develop leadership skills, and can think creatively. It appeals to individuals who are adaptable to teamwork, have developed organizational skills, embrace a physically active lifestyle, and are open to interaction with different cultures. It is also an appropriate program for candidates aiming for a career in the tourism, sport, and events sectors.

Quick Summary

Faculty of Sports Science
Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS

About the Department

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Career Opportunities

Department of Recreation graduates can serve in municipal sport and social services units, tourism enterprises, hotels, resorts, sport centers, outdoor sport organization companies, camp and youth centers, and wellness and SPA facilities. Additionally, graduate education provides an academic career opportunity.

What Will You Learn?

Understanding the concept of leisure time and recreation theories

Designing recreational activity programs for different target groups

Planning and managing outdoor sports and open-air activities

Acquiring event organization and project management skills

Developing programs in sport tourism and ecotourism fields

Understanding therapeutic recreation applications

Developing recreational leadership and group management skills

Experiencing camping, orienteering, and adventure sports practices

Preparing fitness and wellness programs

Using research methods in the field of recreation

Competencies You Will Gain

Ability to design recreational programs suitable for different age and interest groups

Competency in event planning, implementation, and evaluation

Leadership skills in outdoor sports and open-air activities

Competency in group dynamics management and motivation

Skills in project writing and resource management

Competency in risk assessment and safety management in recreation

Communication and coordination skills in multicultural environments

Competency in providing leisure counseling

Ability to develop sport tourism and ecotourism programs

Professional ethics and professional conduct competency

Educational Opportunities

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Practical education through outdoor sports and open-air activities

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Experience in tourism, sport, and municipal sectors through mandatory internship

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Education and internship opportunity abroad through Erasmus exchange program

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Opportunity to participate in double major and minor programs

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Access to sport facilities, fitness halls, and outdoor courses

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Collaboration protocols with tourism enterprises and municipalities

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Participation in national and international sport and recreation events

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