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Course Name : Sports Philosophy and Ethics

Course Code : SYB221

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor GÜLSUN DÜLGEROĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the main points about the problems of philosophy and the philosophy of sport.
Analyzes the developments and events in Olympic games in chronological order.
Discusses games, sport, and their practices in ancient civilizations.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : SYB221 Sports Philosophy and Ethics

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To study the main points about the problems of philosophy and philosophy of sport ; to discuss sport, games and their practices in ancient civilizations, to discuss the problems of the Olympic games in chronological order, and to analyze their structural developments.

Course Contents : The problems of philosophy, sport and games in ancient civilization.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Problems of Philosophy: Knowledge and ontology. Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
2 Philosophy of science, moral philosophy, human philosophy. Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
3 The main points of the philosophy of sport Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
4 sport as an achievement of human being and its place in society. Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
5 sport as information and value. Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer, Report Preparation and / or Presentation
6 Gaming, Entertainment and Sports. Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
7 Human in Oliympism Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
8 Mid-term Exam General Revision
9 History of the Olympic Games Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
10 Modern Olympic Games Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
11 Modern Olympic Games Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
12 Modern Olympic Games Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
13 Olympic Games and culture Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
14 Olympism as philosophy Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
15 General Revision Studying the course notes and reviewing the related literature Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer,
16/17 Final Exam General Revision


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Seen, A.(1999)Power, Politics and The Olimpic Games. London: Humen Kınetics
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standards 5
2 Defines the sport organization in our country and explains their problems. 0
3 Understands the knowledge, skills and values related to sport organizations’ management at the highest level. 0
4 Analysis the internal and external environment of sport organizations, solves its problems and makes decisions in accordance with the changing conditions. 0
5 Practises the management functions and organization principle to sport organization 0
6 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 4
7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 3
8 Recognizes the sports facilities and technologies, follows their progress and uses information technology in accordance with the sport sciences. 0
9 Has knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. 0
10 Understands how managerial decision-making process is affected by the organizational culture and ethical values of sport organization. 0
11 Acquires the knowledge and the culture of sport, adopts the philosophy of Olympism, has the skills of explaining and spreading this philosophy in society. 0
12 Understands and interprets the technical tactics and managerial skills of chosen sports branch. 0
13 Uses the communiction skills in the sport organization management process. 0
14 Develops the financial strategies for sport organizations, evaluates the budget, revenue sources and expenditure, explains the elements of sports marketing. 0
15 Has an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finishes the tasks in group work in sports areas. 0
16 Becomes sensitive and tolerant of athletes about multicultural and diversity issues. 3
17 Uses educational technology effectively to reach training and performance goals. 0
18 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engage in productive discussions for personal and professional growth. 2
19 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 2
20 Knows the importance of nutrition for health and performance. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 71
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.84
ECTS Credit: 3