Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Mustafa Burak UYAR
Course Objective
To understand the importance of the sociology of sports within sports science, to evaluate the place of sports in life from a social perspective, and to determine the status of violence and aggression in sports.
Course Content
The relationship between violence and aggression with sports and the meaning of sports from a sociological perspective will be explained.
Required Resources
Zelyurt, M. K. (2019). SPOR SOSYOLOJİSİ Temsil-Kimlik-Taraftarlık-Altyapı. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Yetim, A. (2000). Sporun sosyal görünümü. Gazi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 5(1), 63-72
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knows the concept of sociology of sports
- Knows the meaning of sports in society.
- Gains knowledge about the relationship between sports and society
- Knows ethical issues in sports
- Knows the issues of aggression and violence in sports
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%60 (31) Social and Behavioural Science%40
Teaching Methods
ExpressionDiscussionBrain StormingCase StudyProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
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 | Basic concepts of sociology. Concept of society | |
| 2 | Socialization and group dynamics. Social change and sports | |
| 3 | Social mobility and sports. Communication and sports | |
| 4 | Theories in sports sociology | |
| 5 | Sports and politics | |
| 6 | Gender in sports | |
| 7 | What is violence, how does it occur | |
| 8 | MIDTERM | |
| 9 | What is aggression, how does it occur | |
| 10 | Types of aggression | |
| 11 | Aggressive behaviors | . |
| 12 | Factors that cause aggression | |
| 13 | The relationship between aggression and athletes | |
| 14 | The relationship between aggression, violence and sports | |
| 15 | Examples of violence and aggression in sports | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | . |