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557-0033-00L 2 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL

History of sports

Sportgeschichte

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Lutz Eichenberger

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Abstract

Comprehension for development and changes of sports from the ancient world to the presence. Description of sports in services of national idee, from education and health promotion from the middle of the 18th century till this day.

Objective

Verständnis für Entstehung und Veränderung des Sports von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart.

Content

Kurzüberblick über Antike bis frühe Neuzeit. Darstellung des Sports im Dienst nationaler Ideen, von Bildung und Erziehung, der Gesundheitsförderung von der Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts bis heute.Überblick über die Geschichte der Olympischen Spiele in der Antike und Gegenwart.

General Information

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

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Sportgeschichte	Thu 15:15-17:00 (HG F 3)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Human Movement Sciences Bachelor
- Advanced Semesters (Programme Regulations 2003)
  - Electives
- Advanced Semesters (Programme Regulations 2007)
  - Electives
Human Movement Sciences Master
- Major in Sport Physiology
  - Electives
- Major in Motor Control and Motor Learning
  - Electives
Sport MAS SHE (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Sport as Major Subject
  - Spec. Courses in Respective Subject with Educ. Focus (Major Subject) (MAS SHE in 2 Subjects in One-Step Procedure: no courses from this category have to be completed.)
    - Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus I (At least 6 CP's must be obtained in this category. Students changing from TC to MAS SHE must obtain 6 CP's in this category.)