Recreation

Hello everyone, my name is Tufan Özen. I am a lecturer at the Department of Recreation in the Faculty of Sport Sciences. I have been in this position since 2018. We can say that the recreation department consists of subjects that help people improve themselves physically and spiritually during their time off from work. It is possible to say that it is a department that is most needed today, a department where they can express themselves in the social field and combine it with the field of sports. In addition, we can say that Trakya University’s Faculty of Sports Sciences continued to actively provide this opportunity to students in its region and our country in 2008. Leadership and organization capacity of our department are at the forefront, and since leadership in recreation is intertwined with sports subjects, we have many sports related courses in our elective courses pool, such as swimming and tennis. We can also say that therapeutic recreation contributes to student’s social interactions and that foreign language education is very important for our department. 30% of the courses are in English. In parallel to this, we offer many courses in which we can train ourselves with recreation expertise. Since our department is tied to the Faculty of Sports Sciences and includes active sports, we have 1 Olympic-size gym, 1 semi-Olympic size swimming pool, 2 football fields, 14 classrooms equipped with the latest technical infrastructure and studios for the students to develop themselves. There is no compulsory internship in our department, but in order for our students to be adequately equipped for future professional life we encourage them to take active roles in our recreation specialization course, applied courses, student societies and public institutions. Erasmus opportunities are also provided in our department. We have agreements with many countries such as Bulgaria, Poland and Spain as of 2021. Our students become eligible for the Erasmus exchange program when they pass the foreign language examination and are among the best 10% in their own department. By participating in the exchange program the students can develop themselves culturally and educationally while also completing their undergraduate program..
Our department organizes scientific congresses that are attended two or three times a year and which prepare our students for the scientific environment. In addition to this, we can ensure that they are equipped for future professional life with the theater and sports activties organized by our school. By participating in these events, students accustom themselves to social activities and their organization. Our graduates can find employment in places such as public institutions, municipalities and General Directorates for Youth and Sports. Students can also find employment in places where they can be socially active such as hotels, clubs and youth centers. Students applying to our department should have good communication skills. They need to know that sports is not just about being physically active on the field and that it is just as important to be able to express themselves and to interact with the community. Nowadays, due to the advent of social media and technology, people spend much more time at home and they have the increased need to be guided in their fields. Prospective students should know that our department provides this guidance. They will be able to complete their education here as a happier and more successful student. Our university offers facilities such dormitories and gyms where our students can socialize freely and develop themselves physically. Our city is a student city. Our city has a historical and cultural atmosphere. It is a modernized student city. The Meriç and Tunca rivers are really lovely, creating a peaceful atmosphere. It is a city that creates a strong bond with the students. If you want to feel at home, we await you at Trakya University.