Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sport Sociology
Course Code: SYB201
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Within the scope of this course, sport is evaluated in terms of sociological dimension and the theories, concepts, principles and practices related to sociology and sociology of sports are included.

Course Content

Social examination of sport and its relation to sociological structures

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Meltem IŞIK AFACAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the concept of sociology of sports.
2.Sociology and sports understand the definition, meaning and purpose of sociology.
3.Knows the impact of sports on social stratification and group characteristics.
4.Determines the effects of sports on social psychology.
5.Evaluates society's perspective on sports and identifies the contributions of sports to social change.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is sociology and what are its areas of study?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sport Sociology and its historical development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic theories in sport sociology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Society and sport.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Socialization and sport -Social group and sport- Social relations and sport
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social mobility and sport-Social change and sport-Social classes and sport
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psycho-social development and sports- Children's games and sports
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Youth and sports
Week 10 - Theoretical
Woman and sport
Week 11 - Theoretical
Culture and sports
Week 12 - Theoretical
Recreation and sports
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mass media and sports
Week 14 - Theoretical
Amateurism and professionalism in sport
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes