Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- BESÖ510 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Levent GÖRÜN
Instructor(s)
Goals Understanding the relationship between sport and sociology, understanding the changing socialization processes and their effects on sport in the 21st century, historical development of the relationship between sociology and sport, examination of the studies on the concept of sport and sociology in our country and in the world
Course Content Understanding the relationship between sport and sociology, understanding the changing socialization processes and their effects on sport in the 21st century, historical development of the relationship between sociology and sport, examination of the studies on the concept of sport and sociology in our country and in the world
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the relationship between sociology and the concept of sport
2 Knows the impact areas of sport in the context of social developments
3 Understands the change of understanding and unethical behaviors in sports
4 explain violence in sport and other basic concepts
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Sociology Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Basic Sociological Concepts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week Introduction to Sociology of Sport Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Factors Encouraging Sporting Event Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Basic Theories in Sport Sociology I Structural Functional Theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Basic Theories in Sport Sociology II Social Conflict Theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Basic Theories in Sport Sociology III Symbolic Interaction Theory Critical Theory Feminist Theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Fundamental Theories in the Sociology of Sport III: Symbolic Interaction Theory, Critical Theory, Feminist Theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Socialization and Sport I
10. Week Socialization Agents and Stages of Socialization in Sport II Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Social Sustainability and Sport Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Unethical Behavior in Sports Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13. Week Violence in Sports Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14. Week Scientific studies Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the technological knowledge required by the field of physical education and sport.
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of physical education and sport
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Karaüçük, S., & Gürbüz, B. (2015). Sociology of sports. Gazi Bookstore.
  • Coakley, J. (2021). Sports in society: Issues and controversies (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 15 15
Homework 1 12 12
Homework Preparation 1 12 12
Final 1 18 18
Classroom Activities 15 8.1 121.5
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0