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557-0127-00L 2 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL

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Sociology of Sport I

Sportsoziologie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Markus Lamprecht

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Abstract

The lecture is concerned with the current changes in society and sport and gives an overview over the different topics and theories of the sociology of sport.

Objective

the lecture: - shows the different dimensions, functions and entwinements of sport in the current society. - introduces the main theories and models of the sociology of sport. - examines the extent to which sport is a mirror of society as well as the changes and differentiations occurring in sport. - sharpens one’s sociological view of sport on the basis of examples from newspapers, magazines and television.

Content

- social change (changing values, individualisation, transition to an event and leisure society) and its consequences for sport - the development and the future of modern sport: "Versportung" of society or "Entsportung" of sport? - sport and youth culture: life-style and subculture; trend sports - sport and physical activities between health promotion and body cult

Resources

Lecture Notes

Selected materials for the lecture are available underwww.LSSFB.ch

Literature

- Lamprecht, Markus und Hanspeter Stamm (2002): Sport zwischen Kultur, Kult und Kommerz. Zürich: Seismo. - Heinemann, Klaus (1998): Einführung in die Soziologie des Sports. Schorndorf: Hofmann. - Cachay, Klaus und Ansgar Thiel (2000): Soziologie des Sports: Zur Ausdifferenzierung und Entwicklungsdynamik des Sports der modernen Gesellschaft. Weinheim: Juventa. A detailed program with additional references will be delivered at the beginning of the lecture.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Sportsoziologie I	Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG D 1.2)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Human Movement Sciences Bachelor
- Advanced Semesters
  - Electives
Human Movement Sciences Master
- Major in Sport Physiology
  - Electives
- Major in Human Movement and Training Theory
  - Electives
Sport MAS SHE (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus
  - Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus I (At least 6 CP's must be acquired in this category. Students changing from TC to MAS SHE must enrol in this category.)