Sport Sociology
| Code: | 346 | Acronym: | 346 |
Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S
| Active? | Yes |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Sports Sciences |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCD | 180 | First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012) | 3 | - | 4 | - |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
Theoretical and practical components:- To locate the sociology of sport in the field of social sciences;
- To analyze sport as a total social phenomenon capable of showing the functioning of society;
- To promote the development of the interest in understanding and the reflection of the phenomenon of sport as a social field of contemporary societies.
Learning outcomes and competences
At the end of the semester students should be able to: - Master basic concept ops sociology of sport; - Demonstrate hability to distinguish and understand trends/characteristics of sport and it`s integration within the social context; - Disply capabilities of reflection and research os topis of sport as a human and social phenomenon.Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
Program
Program contents of theoretical component:1. What is Sociology?
1.1. Objects of study of Sociology
1.1.1. Practical significance of sociology1.1.2. Some sociology concepts
2. Theoretical foundations of sociology of sport
2.1. Attempts at defining the "sport fact"
2.1.1. Multiplicity of definitions
2.2. Sport as a social phenomenon
2.2.1. Sport as a contemporary phenomenon of the origins of society
2.2.2. The presence of sport in all societies
2.2.3. Social significance of sport
3. Sports and Society
3.1. The modern sport as a product of industrial society
3.2. Sport and analysis of modern society
3.3. Sport in contemporary societies
3.3.1. Sports and globalization3.3.2. Sport and consumer society3.3.3. Sport, media and spectacle3.3.4. Sport and risk3.3.5. Sport and leisure Program contents of practical component:
Sport and social inclusion
Sport and violence
Sport and religion
Sport and gender
Sport and racism
Sport and technology
Sport and urnban space
Mandatory literature
Ana Luísa Pereira; Sebenta de Introdução à Sociologia do desporto, 2010Melo de Carvalho; violência no desporto, Livros Horizonte, 1985
José Manuel Constantino; A ciência do desporto a cultura e o homem, J. Bento e A. Marques, 1993
António da Silva Costa; Desporto e Análise Social, Revista da Faculdade de letras - Sociologia I série vol. II, 1992
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical component:- Master classes;- Lectures with guest speakers.
Practical component:
- Work and group discussion.
keywords
Social sciencesSocial sciences > Sociology > Social changes
Social sciences
Social sciences > Sociology
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 75,00 |
| Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 25,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 10,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 30,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 30,00 |
| Trabalho de investigação | 18,00 |
| Trabalho escrito | 20,00 |
| Total: | 108,00 |
Eligibility for exams
The evaluation of the level of knowledge and skills of the students is conducted in accordance with existing legal provisions at the University of Porto and the Assessment Standards issued by the Pedagogical Faculty of Sport.
To be approved in Sociology of Sport, students must have positive frequency in the both practical (75% attendance). Only this way, stud antes may attend to the final exam.
If the students fail to obtain positive note, they may take the exam resource (2nd season) which also need to obtain a minimum grade of 9.5.
Calculation formula of final grade
25% of the grade of the group work and 75% of the grade of the exam, can not have any partial mark lower than 8 values.
Examinations or Special Assignments
The special assessment is undertaken in accordance with the existing legal provisions at the University of Porto and the Assessment Standards issued by the Pedagogical counsel of the Faculty of Sport.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
The special assessment is undertaken in accordance with the existing legal provisions at the University of Porto and the Assessment Standards issued by the Pedagogical counsel of the Faculty of Sport.
Classification improvement
The improvement of the final classification can take place in the following two seasons after the time that has passed from the approval in the discipline. The students are required to carry their registration until three days before the date of the evaluation.
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