Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sports Philosophy and Olympism
Course Code: BSÖ656
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

To analyze the problems of philosophy, to examine the main points of sports philosophy, to discuss sports, games and places in ancient civilizations, to analyze the structural developments of the Olympic games in chronological order and the problems of living.

Course Content

Explain the problems of philosophy, explain the main points of sport philosophy, discuss game, sport and place in ancient civilizations, analyze developments and events in olympic games in chronological order.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the problems of philosophy
2.Explain the main points of sports philosophy
3.Discuss the relationship between philosophy and sport philosophy
4.Understands and defines Olympism and Olympic spirit
5.Examination of the structure of ancient olympic games
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Problems of philosophy: Philosophy of knowledge and existence
Week 2 - Theoretical
Science philosophy, moral philosophy, human philosophy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Outline of sports philosophy
Week 4 - Theoretical
The place of sports and society as a person's success
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sport as knowledge and value
Week 6 - Theoretical
Game, Entertainment and Sports
Week 7 - Theoretical
People in Olympism
Week 8 - Theoretical
ancient olympics (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Olympic Games
Week 10 - Theoretical
Modern Olympic Games
Week 11 - Theoretical
Modern Olympic Games
Week 12 - Theoretical
Modern Olympic Games
Week 13 - Theoretical
Olympic and culture
Week 14 - Theoretical
Olimpizm as a philosophy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice101120
Assignment82232
Term Project2228
Individual Work2228
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
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
3
5
4
3
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
3
2
4
4
5
2
4
5
OÇ-3
2
3
1
2
4
5
2
4
OÇ-4
4
2
2
3
4
1
2
2
OÇ-5
3
4
2
5
4
1
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026