ct045 Social-scientific basis

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PaedDr. Emanuel Hurych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Lenka Bučková (assistant)
Mgr. Tereza Králová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Vít Rus (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. PaedDr. Emanuel Hurych, Ph.D.
Lifelong Learning Centre – Specialized Units – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Iva Synková
Supplier department: Lifelong Learning Centre – Specialized Units – Faculty of Sports Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic overview of the key attributes of social science, to develop their understanding of the social, psychological and ethical aspects of sport and coaching and to provide tools for working effectively with individuals and teams Further, the goal is to prepare students to be leaders as coaches who also understand the human and social aspects of their profession.
Learning outcomes
The student understands the principles of sports ethics and fair play and is able to apply them in the daily training and competition environment. The student is able to convey the values of fair play to athletes and promote ethical behaviour.
The student understands cultural, gender and social differences and is able to approach them with respect. Can create an inclusive training environment where all athletes feel supported regardless of their background.
The student is able to critically evaluate their own coaching methods and approach, including their impact on individual athletes and the team. He/she actively seeks feedback and is willing to continually improve not only in technical, but also in social and psychological areas.
Syllabus
  • Fair play and respect for the rules
  • Olympism - key principles and their legacy
  • Doping and athletes' health
  • Equality and inclusion
  • Coach's responsibility to nurture and role models
  • Match fixing and corruption
  • Protecting young athletes
  • Ethics of competition and rivalry
  • Ethical decision making
  • Some current issues in contemporary sport (gender and transgender, disadvantage, the intersection of politics into sport)
Teaching methods
lectures, team discussion, group projects
Assessment methods
written test, 15 questions, minimal rate 8 points.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 10 celkem.
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