e058 Philosophy of Sport

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PaedDr. Emanuel Hurych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PaedDr. Emanuel Hurych, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PaedDr. Emanuel Hurych, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. František Hurt
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Wed 14:00–14:50 E34/207 – seminární místnost, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
e058/01: Wed 17:00–17:50 C15/207, except Mon 27. 10. to Fri 31. 10., E. Hurych
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/15, only registered: 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The major aims of the subject are: to explain to students the importance of philosophical thinking, to develop their critical thinking ability and enable them to gain basic overview in the philosophical groundings of sport. In the newly applied model, the course focuses on issues of sports ethics and on the cultural dimension of contemporary ethical problems in sport. The course thus represents an extension of the foundations of the philosophy of sport towards ethics.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to - Explain the main topics in the philosophy of sport. - Analyse and discuss selected ethical issues in sport, such as doping, racism, technological challenges, fair play, and gender-related questions. - Engage critically with additional optional topics in sports ethics.
Syllabus
Various ethical approaches to sport * Racism in sport • Gender issues in sport • Doping and the use of unfair advantages • Technology and AI in sport • Justice, differences, and inclusion in sport.
Literature
  • MECHIKOFF, Robert A. and Steven G. ESTES. A history and philosophy of sport and physical education : from ancient civilizations to the modern world. 4th. ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2006, xvi, 415. ISBN 0072973021. info
  • KRETCHMAR, R. Scott. Practical philosophy of sport and physical activity. 2nd ed. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2005, xvi, 303. ISBN 0736001417. info
Teaching methods
Block teaching, lectures, discussions, home reading, group projects.
Assessment methods
Active participation in classes (50% in practical sessions), contribution to the development of the group project, and presentation of the group project.
Náhradní absolvování
Part of the course may be completed asynchronously (recorded lectures). The group project involves preparation through forum discussions and other communication channels (email, social networks).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The basic source is included in IS MUNI. Hurych, E. Philosophy of Sport.esp. topics about ethics). Reachable in the IS MUNI (under e058 – Study materials). Lectures are available in the EDUC COIL system (after registration and login). https://learning.educalliance.eu/course/view.php?id=450
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, spring 2026.
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