Course EFS III 081 · Year III · Autumn 2026-2027

History of physical education and sport

Elective (1 of 2) course in Physical and sports education, taught by Angel - Alex Haisan.

Overview

Lecturer
Angel - Alex Haisan
Seminar tutor
Angel - Alex Haisan
Type of course
Elective (1 of 2)
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Physical education and sport
Field of study
Physical and sports education
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Lecture
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, PP presentation, video exemplifications, discussions
Entry requirements
Not applicable

Aims

To offer an introduction to the history of physical education and sport

To highlighting the historical characteristics of the field of physical education and sports and the theoretical, methodological and applicative foundation of different types of investigative approaches characteristic of the educational processes

To be able to carry out teaching and research activities in optimal conditions.

Course contents

1. Conceptual delimitations - 1 hour 2. Contributions from the Far East - 1 hour 3. Civilizations of the Middle East - 1 hour 4. Ancient Greece - 1 hour 5. Ancient Rome - 1 hour 6. The Middle Ages - 1 hour 7. Renaissance - 1 hour 8. Realism - 1 hour 9. Enlightenment - 1 hour 10. Physical education systems in 19th century Europe - 1 hour 11. Physical education in Romania - 1 hour 12. Sport in Romania - 1 hour 13. Contemporary national system of physical education and sport - Description. Legislation. Organization - 1 hour 14. Physical education and sports teacher - 1 hour

Learning outcomes

Students, at the end of this course, should be able to understand how physical education and sport evolved.

Assessment

Course - Final assessment Written exam - 50% Seminar - Final evaluation - Grade for attendance to seminars - 50%

Recommended reading

History of physical education and sport - course support
Hăisan, A.-A.
Seria Didactica, Alba Iulia, 2019 · 130
A History and philosophy of sport and physical education: From ancient civilizations to the modern world
Mechikoff, R. A.
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2014 · 480
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