Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the importance of social theories, social issues and sociological approaches in physical education.
Course Content
Introduction to physical education and sociology, the role of physical education in society, social theories and physical education, equality of opportunity in physical education, gender and social class in physical education, child protection policies in physical education and sports, international physical education and sports policies,
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
- Gains knowledge about the role of physical education in society.
- Understands the importance of social theories in understanding physical education.
- Knows the basic concepts of sociology.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| 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 |