Teaching code

4S02431

Teacher

Cristina Lonardi

Coordinator

Cristina Lonardi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

Period

2° semestre dal Mar 2, 2026 al Jun 5, 2026.

Location

VERONA

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Starting from a general overview of some of the main approaches and concepts used in sociology to understand the features and functions of society, the course will allow students to identify the social dimension of sport and physical activity by considering them both from internal and external observation points, namely as specific social phenomena and elements of society that are always related to other elements. Specific attention will be paid to the relationship between health and physical activity. This relationship, from the point of view of the sociology of health, recalls essential questions also in the sport sciences: individual wellness/wellness, body care, prevention of pathologies typical of post-modernity. At the end of the course, the student must: - know the basic concepts of sociology applied to sports science and the concept of health, from the sociological point of view; - be able to identify the social dimension of phenomena related to sport and physical activity and, in particular, analyse the relatioship among physical activity/body/health; - know how to assess the impact and social importance of phisical activity; - be able to use the concepts studied in an appropriate manner both in general terms and with special regard to physical activity.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prior knowledge is required.

Program

Sport as a social phenomenon.
The origins of sport from a sociological perspective: from the processes of civilization to modern sport.
Sport and sociology: culture, social inequalities, social control, sport as a religious phenomenon.
Quantification of the self in relation to physical activity and sport, health, body and general social context.
Health and body in sport and physical activity from a sociological reading: narcissistic body, body and health, individual wellbeing/wellness/fitness, self-care and relationships, the relationship between health/body/sport/physical activity.
Deviant uses of sport according to a sociological reading: explanatory theories, health/illness, use of the body.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Lectures for the presentation of individual topics.
Use of examples / cases taken from scientific research on the various topics.
Lectures will be held in presence.
All materials used in class will be made available in the Moodle space of the course.
In the event of a proven Covid positive and relative inability to travel and attend class, I invite students to contact me in good time to agree on remedial action and support.
Students in particular situations of fragility, unable to attend lessons due to disability conditions or particularly disabling learning disorders, are invited to contact the "Inclusion and Accessibility Service", which will assess on a case-by-case basis the actual impossibility of attendance and agree with the teachers concerned on how to provide support.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is written and includes open-ended questions. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. The questions will concern the contents of the lessons held and the contents of the texts in the program.
The grade will be expressed in thirtieths.

These guidelines also apply to students intending to take this course as a standalone subject, as well as to students transferring from other courses at this university.

Evaluation criteria

Relevance and consistency of the answer with the question.
Clarity and fairness of presentation.
Degree of understanding of the teaching topics.
Use of appropriate and relevant language.
Ability to discuss and critically analyze the proposed topics.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The vote is expressed out of thirty.

Exam language

Italiano.

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