Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Based on the general definitions and meanings of sociology, it teaches the definitions and meanings of sociology of sports, the relations between sports and society, the impact of sports on society, the perspectives of different layers of society on sports, its role in the formation of social status, its impact on social changes and the social mobility it creates.
Course Content
This course will explain the meaning of sports from a sociological perspective. Introduction to sociology, basic sociological concepts, introduction to the sociology of sports, sociological theories, socialization and sports, social sustainability in sports, women in sports, sports ethics, and violence in sports constitute the content of the course.
Required Resources
John Evans, Brian Davies & Jan Wright (2004). Body Knowledge and Control. Routledge.
John Evans (19989. Physical Education, Sport and Schooling. Routledge.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the basic concepts of sociology - Learns about the role of physical education in society - Understands the importance of social theories in understanding physical education
- Sociology and sports understand the definition, meaning and purpose of sociology.
- Learns ways to gain social status through sports.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to physical education and sociology | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 2 | The role of physical education in society | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 3 | Physical education and social theories (functionalism, social interaction) | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 4 | Physical education and social theories (conflict theory, feminist theories) | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 5 | Pierre Bourdieu social theory and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 6 | Basil Bernstein theory and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 7 | midterm exam | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 8 | Equality of opportunity in physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 9 | Gender and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 10 | Race, religion and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 11 | Child protection policies in physical education and sports | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 12 | International physical education and sports policies | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 13 | Health policies and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 14 | Sport policies and physical education | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 15 | Fieldwork presentations | resource books and lecture presentations |
| 16 | Final Examination | resource books and lecture presentations |