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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction into sociology. 2. Short survey of the most important characterictics of sociology as a science. Basic terms, big names and problems which were and still are explored in sociology. 3. Sport activities: conceptual recources, social and cultural contexts of sports functioning. 4. Sport and socialization, top level sport versus recreational sport. 5. Sport as a symbol of a lifestyle, rituals in sport. 6. Globalization versus internacionalization of sport, sport migration. 7. Etics in sport versus fair play. 8. Sport and spectators, violence on football stadiums. 9. The phenomenon of sports stars. 10. Sedentary society, sports acitivities as a sociological phenomenon. 11. Active motivation, motoric activities versus overweight and obesity. Health and obesity practical contexts, physical activity versus obesity theory versus experience. 12. Material surrounding. What does the society expect from sports activities? 13. Actual issues. 14. Recapitulation, discussion, credits.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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- 6 hours per semester
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- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the study-unit is to gain basic insight into sociology as a science and an introduction to basic concepts, personalities. Students will be given examples of problems that have been and are studied in sociology. In addition, students will be introduced to sociological problems in the context of physical education and sport. The content of the lectures are focused on specific topics. Each lecture will be followed by a seminar in which students will be required active approach in every presented topic by discussion, presentation, etc.
After passing this subject the student is able: - To understand basic sociological terminology. - To explain and to argue about taught issues.
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Prerequisites
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Not require any previous courses.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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- Attendance at seminars. - Active approach to discussion in seminars. - Independent familiarization with selected publications (books, articles, films...) and their content analysis. - Demonstration of knowledge, skills and abilities during an oral or written examination, including selected publications. - Elaboration of seminar work according to the teacher's assignment. - Presenting the problem in the lesson.
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Recommended literature
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GIDDENS, A. SOciologie. Praha: Argo, 2013.
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HAVLÍK, R. Úvod do sociologie. 5.vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. 130 s.. 2007. ISBN 978-80-246-1385-7.
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JANDOUREK , J. Úvod do sociologie. 1.vyd. Praha: Portál, 2003. 231 s. ISBN 80-7178-749-3.
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KELLER, J. Úvod do sociologie. Praha, 2004.
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SEKOT, A. Sociologie sportu: Aktuální problémy. Brno, 2013. ISBN 78-80-210-6181-1.
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SEKOT, A. Sociologie sportu. Brno, 2006. ISBN 80-210-4201-X.
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SEKOT, A. Sport a společnost. Brno, 2003. ISBN 80-7315-047-6.
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