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Social aspects of sport and physical activity

Course Description: This course introduces the concept, nature, and importance of sociology, making it essential for education graduates. It covers social relationships within sports groups, describes the different roles of members in sports groups, and designing a sociometric test questionnaire. It also covers the criteria for constructing the questionnaire and the conditions for social measurement. .
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: SPOR121
Objectives of the course :

Introducing students to the following:
– The student will become familiar with the nature and importance of sports sociology and will have a grasp of the status of sports in Arab society.
– To mention the importance of sports sociology. .
– To strengthen his appreciation for the value of sports in Arab society
To recognize the most important different aspects of studying sports sociology and the role of socialization in sports practice,
To describe the relationship between culture and sports, and to link the relationship between media and sports. .
– To become familiar with the foundations of social deviance theory and uncover the relationship between sports and social deviance, so that they reject forms of sports fanaticism and embody sportsmanship. .
To recognize social relationships within sports groups and describe the different roles of sports group members. .
- Design a sociometric test questionnaire. Understand the criteria for constructing the questionnaire and the conditions for building social measurement. .

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:
1.1 The student explains the concept of sports sociology (concept, definition, importance, and characteristics).

- Lecture: Group discussions, brainstorming, and collaborative learning
Research, quarterly and final editorial exams, oral exams, and Blackboard assignments.
1.2 The student discusses the role of socialization for athletes.
The student explains the roles and responsibilities of social institutions.
1.4 Discusses sports fanaticism, the importance of sportsmanship, its manifestations, the relationship between them, and the roles of both the club and the fans.
1.5 Identify sports groups, their characteristics, and factors and conditions for their cohesion.
1.6 Apply how to design a sociometric test questionnaire to measure social relationships within sports groups.
2.0 Skills:
2.1 The student applies knowledge related to social aspects in sports, management, and recreation. .

The lecture
Group discussions
Research and workshops, mid-term and final written exams, oral exams, and Blackboard assignments.
2.2 Identifies problems related to the sports meeting and the requirements of the profession.
2.3 Plans and implements strategies to develop belonging in sports and reject fanaticism.
2.4 It uses modern technological applications in sports shops.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility
3.1 Collaborates effectively within projects, research groups, or professional settings, demonstrating leadership and taking responsibility while working.
Collaborative learning.
Role-playing.
Presentations
Brainstorming

Presentations
Cooperative working groups
Individual and group research project
3.2 Uses modern technologies in preparing presentations for course topics.
3.3 Adhere to professional conduct in accordance with customs and traditions, and understand the societal and individual importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.
3.4 Demonstrates integrity, values, and professional ethics when dealing with group issues and problems in the sports field.
3.5 Practices professional tasks and community activities in sports, management, and sports recreation effectively and independently.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-07

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