bp969 Philosophy of Sport

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Radim Šíp, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Radim Šíp, Ph.D.
Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bp969/p1: Thu 8:40–10:10 K205, R. Šíp
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Synopsis of the course: 1. The difference between philosophy of sport and theory of physical education. Chosen problems of philosophy of sport (kinanthropology and sport, aims of critical philosophy, the role of the sport, definition of sport [if any?], relation between sports and game). 2. Myth. Sport and social reality. Functions of myth in human live. Sports myths. 3. The main myths in sport a) Kalokagathia (versus combatant in circus) b) Sport in Middle Ages c) Sports of gentlemen and Olympic Games d) Fair play in sport 4. Athlete like a hero. Identification with hero as identification with God and state. 5. Sport as a means of nationalization.
Syllabus
  • 1.The difference between philosophy of sport and theory of physical education. Chosen problems of philosophy of sport (kinanthropology and sport, aims of critical philosophy, the role of the sport, definition of sport [if any?], relation between sports and game). 2.Myth. Sport and social reality. Functions of myth in human live. Sports myths. 3.The main myths in sport a) Kalokagathia (versus combatant in circus) b) Sport in Middle Ages c) Sports of gentlemen and Olympic Games d) Fair play in sport 4. Athlete like a hero. Identification with hero as identification with God and state. 5. Sport as a means of nationalization.
Literature
  • CAILLOIS, Roger. Man, play, and games. New York: Free Press of Glencoe, 1961, ix, 208. ISBN 025207033X. info
  • CAILLOIS, Roger. Hry a lidé :maska a závrať. Translated by Nina Vangeli. Vyd. 1. Praha: Nakladatelství Studia Ypsilon, 1998, 215 s. ISBN 80-902482-2-5. info
  • HYLAND, Drew A. Philosophy of sport. 1st ed. St. Paul: Paragon House, 1990, xxvii, 161. ISBN 1557781893. info
  • Sport inside out : readings in literature and philosophy. Edited by David L. Vanderwerken - Spencer K. Wertz. Forth Worth: Texas Christian University Press, 1985, xi, 782. ISBN 0875650066. info
  • Sport and the body : a philosophical symposium. Edited by Ellen W. Gerber - William John Morgan. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1979, viii, 362. ISBN 0812106799. info
  • Kalokagathia : ideál, nebo flatus vocis? Edited by Radim Šíp. Brno: Paido, 2008, 92 stran. ISBN 9788073151645. info
  • YOUNG, David C. The Olympic myth of Greek amateur athletics. 1st ed. Chicago: Ares Publishers, 1984, xii, 202. ISBN 0890055238. info
Assessment methods
1. Active attendance on seminars. 2. Fulfillment of set tasks. 3. Writing down the essay or translation.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Spring 2011, Spring 2012.
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