Information Package / Course Catalogue
Inequality in Sports From a Sociological Perspective
Course Code: SPYB622
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course; Examines the sociological factors that direct societies to sports, learns the social tasks and purposes of sports.

Course Content

In this course, the meaning of sports in sociological terms will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Aylin UĞURLU ÇAKIR
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the science of sociology.
2.Define the basic concepts of sports and sociology.
3.Gains knowledge about the importance of sports and its social functions.
4.Explain the effect of sports on the socialization process.
5.Adapt the basic concepts, theories and findings of sociology to sports.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.All kinds of scientific studies and publications related to the field.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Social theory, the concept of sociology and sport
Week 2 - Theoretical
A brief history of sport
Week 3 - Theoretical
An overview of the historical development of sociology and sports sociology
Week 4 - Theoretical
The effects of sports on culture and the benefits of participation in sports
Week 5 - Theoretical
Socialization and sport
Week 6 - Theoretical
violence in sports
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gender in sport
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Racial and ethnic discrimination in sport
Week 10 - Theoretical
Media in Sports
Week 11 - Theoretical
economy and sports
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sports and religious beliefs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fair play and sports
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment310236
Individual Work212126
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
5
4
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
5
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026