Instructor : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Settar KOÇAK
Office : Faculty of Education Building Room 405
Telephone : 210-4015
Fax : 210-1255
Office Hours : By appointment
E-mail : Settar@metu.edu.tr.
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge of physical education in ancient societies, about the Middle Ages, and Modern Europe and Turkey; ancient, medieval and modern philosophies; an analysis of the research literature related to historical foundations of physical education and sports.
General Objectives: At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
a) Discuss and understand basic concepts and philosophies of physical education and sports.
b) Review, explore and discuss history of physical education and sports in different societies.
c) Analysis changes occurred in physical education and sports by the time.
Requirements & Evaluation:
a) Presentation = 40 points
b) Take home exam = 20 points
c) Final exam = 30 points
d) Participation = 10 points
Tentative Schedule
Basic concepts of physical education
Changing philosophies for physical education
and sports
Historical foundations of physical education and sports
Physical Education in Ancient Societies
Physical Education in the Middle Ages and Early
Modern Times
Physical Education in Modern Europe
Physical Education in the United States of
America
Physical Education in other developed countries
History of Olympic Games (Ancient Olympics)
History of Olympic Games (Modern Olympics)
Physical Education in Turkey ( During the Ottoman
Empire)
Physical Education in Turkey
Summer Olympic Games and Turkey
Textbook: There will be no particular textbook for this course.