PES3640 PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
| Course Code: | 4533640 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Physical Education and Sports |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To develop a comprehensive understanding of sport and physical education through a philosophical lens.
- To apply philosophical theories and concepts to issues and challenges in sport and physical activity.
- To foster a critical approach to ethical issues and debates in sport and physical activity.
- To encourage students to reflect on social issues and political events as they occur in sporting practice
- To enable students to examine the actions of athletes and sport participants within the relations of power
- To cultivate the ability to problematize individual and collective actions, choices, and understandings in the practice of sport and physical activity.
Course Content
This course aims to provide a comprehensive philosophical insight into sport and physical education, particularly manifested in moral disputes and ethical issues in sport and physical education. Through the application of a variety of theories and concepts to metaphysical, ethical, epistemological, and sociopolitical issues, the course provides the opportunity to critically think and reflect on the actions of participants in sport and physical education.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develop sports sciences and physical education content knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Apply theories from educational and sports sciences to understand educational decisions, processes, and outcomes. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Critically evaluate the quality of research in education and sports sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing fitness levels as a physically literate person. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with national PE curricula through the effective use of resources, technology, and metacognitive strategies to address the diverse needs of all students. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students' progress and guide decision-making related to instruction and learning. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyzes education, sports sciences, and physical education data by scientific data analysis principles. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Uses information technology effectively to enhance learning and professional productivity in sports science and physical education. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Seek opportunities for continued professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Voluntarily supports physical education and physical activity opportunities that contribute positively to the development of physically literate individuals. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Develops and implements cooperation strategies with colleagues, parents, and institutions to support the development of physically literate individuals. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Develop advanced proficiency in Turkish and English language skills. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Develop interdisciplinary perspective. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Understands the laws, procedures, and regulations regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as a teacher. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution