Sociology of Sports and Leisure

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The focus is on research and discussion of the various syllabuses by the students with guidance and supplement the
teacher, as well as on the use of audiovisual media. The evaluation will respect the Regulations of ESEC, so students
can choose one of two assessment methods: frequency of assessment or assessment by exam.
The frequency assessment will have a continuous nature and will be based on written tests and individual and / or
group assignments. Students whose weighted average of the marks obtained in the different assessment elements is
equal to or higher than 10 will obtain approval.
The assessment by final exam consists of a written individual test. Those students whose exam is graded higher than
9.5 will pass the course. Students who obtain a score between 7.5 and 9.4 values will have the right to take an oral
exam, and the final grade will be the average of the marks obtained.

To have an overview of the scope of Sociology in within the social sciences, the social and epistemological context of
its emergence and development, as well as its theoretical and methodological specificities.
To distinguish “social” in the speech of common sense and in the sociological discourse and to apply key sociological
concepts in the scientific approach of Leisure and Sport as complex social phenomena.
To Understand the relations between the notions of leisure, free time and work in different historical and social
contexts.
To knowledge the importance of leisure in general and sport in particular in contemporary society and the social
transformations that led to their development.
To know the major social, cultural, economic and demographic trends that influence sports and leisure.
To recognize individual and social benefits associated with the practice of leisure and sport activities and their
importance in socialization and education.

1. Introduction to the Sociology of Leisure and Sport (S)
1.1 Social Reality and the diversity of the social sciences
1.2 Genesis, object and method of Sociology
1.3 Context of the institutionalization of sociology as a science
1.4 Sociological concepts and perspectives and their contribution to the study of leisure and S
2. Leisure in Western Societies
2.1 Concepts of idleness, free time and leisure
2.2 Industrialization, social transformation and the evolution of work, leisure and S
2.3 Social, political and economic context of the development of leisure
2.4 Education for leisure and through leisure
2.5 Constraints to the practice of leisure and S
3. Leisure and S in Contemporary Society
3.1 Sport values, social control and socialization
3.2 Social dynamics and trends in sport supply, demand and practice
3.3 Public policies and the democratization of leisure – «sports for all»
3.4 Globalization, media and the marketing of leisure and S
3.5 Deviant behavior in Sports

• - Elements of continuous assessment - 100.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

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