Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sociology of Leisure Time
Course Code: REKB203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

By associating the concept of free time with the science of sociology, it aims to introduce the relationship between free time and society and the social structures of the participants and to explain the functions of the activities that can be done.

Course Content

The definition of leisure time, the importance for individuals and community, the formation of leisure time in the context of productıon and consumptıon, the progression during the hıstorical process, evaluatıon of leısure time according to cultural structures and different socio-cultural structures toward the past and today, entertaınment culture, popular culture and the relatıonshıp between leısure tıme.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Yasin YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Can understand the nature of the science of sociology.
2.Defines the basic concepts related to sociology.
3.Defines sports as a social phenomenon.
4.Defines free time and realizes its importance.
5.Understands that free time is as important for the society as it is for the individual.
6.Explains how free time is a sociological phenomenon in ancient and modern societies.
7.Knows, understands and applies the effects of free time activities on the quality of life.
8.Planning leisure activities by considering the social conditions in hand.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yetim, A.A. (2015). Sociology of Sports. Berikan Publishing House, Ankara.
2.Dever, A. (2015). Sociology of Sports, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
3.Doğal, B. (2007). Introduction to Sociology of Sport and Applied Sociology of Sport. Nobel Publishing, Istanbul.
4.McLean, D. D., & Hurd, A. R. (2015). Recreation and leisure in modern society. Jones and Bartlett Learning.
5.Ejder, O, (2013). Evaluating Time Correctly, Endülüjans Content Services, Istanbul.
6.Kraus, R. (1971). Recreation and leisure in modern society. Recreation and leisure in modern society.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: Scope, importance and rules
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sociological science Basic theories disciplines
Week 3 - Theoretical
A glimpse into the history of sport as a social phenomenon
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sports and Socialization
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sports and Children
Week 6 - Theoretical
Violence in Sports and Fair Play
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gender and Sports
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Gender and sports and interim evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Class and Sports
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sports and Economy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sports and Media
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sports and Education, Sports and Ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Deviant Behaviors in Sport
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition and evaluation of other weeks
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 - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment2204
Final Examination1101
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026