2025
Elements of Sociology of Sport
Name: Elements of Sociology of Sport
Code: SOC14922L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Sociology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Describing, interpreting, and analyzing the conditions for the evolution of sports in relation to the socio-economic and cultural conditions of postmodernity.
Discussing, interpreting, and applying sociological theories/concepts related to sports.
Recognizing the social functions of sports, the agents of socialization, and analyzing and interpreting their role in shaping a "sports culture."
Identifying social changes and relating the development of new sports practices to lifestyles and models of sustainable development.
Analyzing and relating sports to political-economic, cultural, and technological manifestations in globalized societies.
Describing, discussing, and interpreting the relationship between sports and social inequalities.
Identifying and relating opportunities/threats associated with ethical codes and fair play in contemporary sports.
Summarizing and preparing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project on a topic within the scope of the course.
Discussing, interpreting, and applying sociological theories/concepts related to sports.
Recognizing the social functions of sports, the agents of socialization, and analyzing and interpreting their role in shaping a "sports culture."
Identifying social changes and relating the development of new sports practices to lifestyles and models of sustainable development.
Analyzing and relating sports to political-economic, cultural, and technological manifestations in globalized societies.
Describing, discussing, and interpreting the relationship between sports and social inequalities.
Identifying and relating opportunities/threats associated with ethical codes and fair play in contemporary sports.
Summarizing and preparing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project on a topic within the scope of the course.
Contents
The syllabus is structured around six themes:
1. Sociological Perspective of sport.
2. Sport, socialization and culture.
3. Sport, leisure and lifestyles.
4. Sports and inequality: gender, age and social stratification.
5. Sport and globalization.
6. Violence, Ethics and Fair-Play on Sport.
1. Sociological Perspective of sport.
2. Sport, socialization and culture.
3. Sport, leisure and lifestyles.
4. Sports and inequality: gender, age and social stratification.
5. Sport and globalization.
6. Violence, Ethics and Fair-Play on Sport.
Teaching Methods
Expository lectures: presentation of structured content to provide an overview of the topic, presentation of fundamental theories and concepts.
Active learning: facilitation of work groups (in the classroom and beyond) to encourage analysis, discussion, and debate on the subjects. This aims to deepen and systematize the topics.
Project-based learning: development of projects based on challenges related to the course. The goal is to promote the completion of different project stages to create products that address problems/challenges. This stimulates research, problem-solving, and peer collaboration, facilitating integrated learning.
Flipped classroom: Students study the material before class, and during time, practical activities and clarification of doubts are provided.
Formative assessment: continuous feedback to students on ongoing topics is encouraged.
Active learning: facilitation of work groups (in the classroom and beyond) to encourage analysis, discussion, and debate on the subjects. This aims to deepen and systematize the topics.
Project-based learning: development of projects based on challenges related to the course. The goal is to promote the completion of different project stages to create products that address problems/challenges. This stimulates research, problem-solving, and peer collaboration, facilitating integrated learning.
Flipped classroom: Students study the material before class, and during time, practical activities and clarification of doubts are provided.
Formative assessment: continuous feedback to students on ongoing topics is encouraged.
Assessment
Continuous evaluation
A1 (15%) Small practical works carried out during classes, text analysis and debate exercises and/or the responsibility of part of the sessions by the students.
A2 (35%) A written assessment test
A3 (50%) Group work: using project-based learning, development of a set of steps, throughout the semester.
Final Assessment (in normal, appeal, special or extraordinary periods)
AF1 (70%) A written assessment test
A3 (30%) Group work: using project-based learning, development of a set of steps, throughout the semester.
A1 (15%) Small practical works carried out during classes, text analysis and debate exercises and/or the responsibility of part of the sessions by the students.
A2 (35%) A written assessment test
A3 (50%) Group work: using project-based learning, development of a set of steps, throughout the semester.
Final Assessment (in normal, appeal, special or extraordinary periods)
AF1 (70%) A written assessment test
A3 (30%) Group work: using project-based learning, development of a set of steps, throughout the semester.
Teaching Staff
- Filipa da Mota Alvim de Carvalho [responsible]
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