Information Package / Course Catalogue
Management Philosophy in Sport
Course Code: SPYB525
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to teach students the foundations and philosophical dimensions of management thought.

Course Content

To reveal the characteristics of management philosophy in historical development; to analyse the basic components of sport management in philosophical context.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the basic concept of philosophy.
2.Defines the basic concepts of sport management and sport philosophy.
3.Discusses the relationship between philosophy and sport management.
4.Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the subject fluently and comprehensibly in written and oral form.
5.Explains the ability of sport managers to philosophise and criticise.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kale, N. ve Dumangöz, P.D. (2021). Sport and Philosophy. Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing
2.Kirkeby O. F. (2000). Management Philosophy: A Radical-Normative Perspective. Springer Verlag.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of Management Philosophy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Management Thought
Week 3 - Theoretical
Strategy and Management Practices in Sport
Week 4 - Theoretical
Power and Leadership Types
Week 5 - Theoretical
Leadership Philosophy and Management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Management Theories
Week 7 - Theoretical
Management Styles in Sport Organisations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Relationship between Sport Management and Philosophy
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rationalism and Idealism in Sport Managemen
Week 10 - Theoretical
Empiricism and Pragmatism in Sport Management
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sport Management and Business Ethics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sport Management and Ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion of related presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion of related presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Reading48136
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
1
3
1
3
OÇ-2
2
1
1
OÇ-3
1
1
1
OÇ-4
1
1
1
OÇ-5
1
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026