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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ANE-157 - ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)

Code: ANE-157 Course Title: SPORTS MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP 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 enable students to understand the concepts of marketing and sponsorship in the sports industry; to learn the fundamental principles and practices in this field; and to acquire the skills to develop sports marketing strategies, analyze consumer behavior, and negotiate effective sponsorship agreements.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understand the basic concepts of sports marketing and the application of general marketing elements to the sports industry. PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-2 Analysis of sport markets and evaluation of sport consumer behavior. PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-3 Creating effective marketing strategies by understanding the characteristics and application forms of the sports marketing mix (product, price, distribution, promotion). PO-9 Understands international sports policies and management strategies and can conduct studies in this field.
PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-4 Understanding the principles of sports sponsorship, gaining the ability to plan and manage sponsorship agreements. PO-9 Understands international sports policies and management strategies and can conduct studies in this field.
PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-5 To gain competence in developing and implementing strategies in sports media and public relations. PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes the definition, importance, and role of sports marketing within the sports industry; analysis of sports markets; marketing research techniques and strategic planning; consumer behavior theories, decision-making processes of sports consumers, and market segmentation; product development, pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies; types of sponsorship, management and effectiveness of sponsorship agreements; the role of sports media; public relations strategies and media interaction; and the instruction of ethical principles and legal regulations in sports marketing.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to sports marketing: Definition, importance, and role in the sports industry Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
2 Analysis of sports markets: Key concepts and tools Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
3 Marketing research techniques and strategic planning Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
4 Consumer behavior in sports: Theories and decision-making processes Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
5 Market segmentation: Strategies for targeting sports consumers Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
6 Sports marketing mix: Product development and pricing strategies Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
7 Distribution and promotion strategies: Media and public relations practices Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
8 mid-term exam
9 Types of sponsorship: Sponsorship practices in the sports industry Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
10 Planning and managing sponsorship agreements Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
11 Sponsorship effectiveness: Measurement and evaluation methods Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
12 Role of sports media and public relations strategies Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
13 Ethical principles and legal regulations in sports marketing Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
14 Practical project presentations: Sports marketing and sponsorship strategies Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
15 General review and discussions Lecture and Discussion, Marketing Research Techniques and Applications, Sponsorship Strategies and Planning Studies, Group Work and Project Development, Case Studies and Problem Solving.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Argan, M., & Katırcı, H. (2020). Spor pazarlaması: Kuram ve uygulama. Detay Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projector, and PowerPoint presentations, Sample documents of sponsorship agreements and sports marketing campaigns, Target audience analysis and market segmentation templates specific to the sports industry, Video examples and case studies on sponsorship activation, Group activity forms for developing and presenting marketing strategies,

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