AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the teaching is to provide the students with the knowledge of the sociological study of sport and physical activity, considering both the main theoretical perspectives of analysis and the different empirical dimensions in which they develop, paying specific attention to the relations between physical activity and health.

 

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Starting from the presentation of some of the main theoretical approaches and concepts used by sociology to understand the features of society and its institutions, the teaching will allow the students to identify the social dimension of sport, paying specific attention to the symbolic-value, normative and communicative aspects.

At the end of the teaching, students will be able:

• to know the basic concepts of sociology applied to the study of physical activity and the concept of health;
• to identify the social dimension of sport and physical activity, both in general and in regard to the sphere of cultural and communicative processes, socialization and the development of identity, deviant practices;
• to evaluate the impact and social relevance of sport and physical activity in contemporary society.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal teaching, class in attendance.

In addition to the theoretical part, the teacher will be supported by athletes, trainers, or managers presenting their experience and relevant case-studies.

To integrate textbooks, the teacher will upload teaching materials on Aulaweb, sending also links to videos related to the topics discussed.

Classes are scheduled in the second semester.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The first part of the teaching consists in a general introduction to Sociology, dealing also with the processes at the origin of modern Western society. After a presentation of some of the main theoretical approaches used by sociology, the teaching will define the features of sport and physycal activity in contemporary society.

A second part of the teaching presents some basic sociological concepts used to analyse society:

• values, norms and institutions;
• identity and processes of socialization;
• language and communicative processes;
• deviant practices and crime.

A third part is set to apply these concepts to sport and physical activity:

• sport and modernity: values, identity and contentions;
• sport and community: socialization, communication and deviance.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bagnasco A., Barbagli M., Cavalli A., Sociologia – I. Cultura e società. I concetti di base, Il Mulino, Bologna 2013.

Capitoli: II, V, VI, VII and VIII.

Martelli S, Porro N., Nuovo manuale di sociologia dello sport e dell’attività fisica, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2018 (2a ed.).

Capitoli: 1, 2 and 3.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

AGOSTINO MASSA (President)

LUCA RAFFINI

NICCOLO' MORELLI (President Substitute)

LAURA GUARINO (Substitute)

GRAZIELLA MARIA RITA MARTURANO (Substitute)

PAOLO PARRA SAIANI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes take place in the second Semester, starting on February 2025.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Exams are oral and are held by the Professor, together with other colleagues in sociological disciplines.

Please take note that, because of the high number of students enrolled, exam sessions might take place on several days.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Exams are oral. Students are expected to answer at least three questions on the topics taught in the course.

Exams are held by the Professor, together with other colleagues in sociological disciplines.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with DSA certification or other special educational needs are kindly requested to contact prof. Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and the teacher of this course to agree specific teaching and exam methods, if necessary.

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