Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To explain the historical development, philosophy and problem areas of the Olympic movement.
Course Content
Examining the ancient Olympic Games from the perspective of their origins, athlete profiles, branches, ceremonial practices, amateurism, and rewards, comparing them with modern Olympic Games, the establishment of the modern Olympic Games, the Olympic movement and the philosophy of Olympism, Olympic congresses, the problems facing the modern Olympic Games, ancient sporting venues in Anatolia, the Olympic movement and Olympism in Turkey.
Required Resources
Erdemli, A, insan, Spor ve Olimpizm. istanbul: Sarmal Yayımevi, 1996;
Fişek, K., Spor Yönetimi. 2. Baskı, Ankara: Bagirgan Yayimevi, 1988;
San, H., Belgeleri ile Türk Spor Tarihinde Olimpizm ve Olimpik Hareket. istanbul, 1985;
Karaküçük, S., Tarihi ve Politik Yönden Olimpiyat Oyunları, Swaddling, Antik Olimpiyat Oyunlan. istanbul: Homer Kitabevi, 2000.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Comparing the Ancient and Modern Olympic Movements
- Learning the history, philosophy and problems facing the modern Olympic movement
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 | 5 | 70 |
| 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 | Ancient Olympic Games: Origin Theories | |
| 2 | Ancient Olympic Games: Athlete Profile, Branch Development and Application | |
| 3 | Ancient and Modern Olympic Games: Ceremonial Practices | |
| 4 | The Concept of Amateurism in Ancient and Modern Olympic Games | |
| 5 | Women in Ancient and Modern Olympic Games | |
| 6 | Women in Ancient and Modern Olympic Games | |
| 7 | Prizegiving in Ancient and Modern Olympic Games | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | The Process of Establishing the Modern Olympic Games | |
| 10 | The Olympic Movement and the Philosophy of Olympism | |
| 11 | Olympic Congresses | |
| 12 | Problems Facing the Modern Olympic Games | |
| 13 | Ancient Sporting Venues in Anatolia | |
| 14 | Turkish National Olympic Committee: Establishment and Development | |
| 15 | Olympic Movement and Olympism in Turkey | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |


