Module Descriptors
SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT
SPOR30314
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 3
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 25%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
This module has three assessments. Students must attempt all elements of the three assessments in order to pass the module.
The first assessment is a 45 minute seen examination that covers the development of sport in the UK and the pathways open to students, This examines LOS1 and LOS2 (25%).
The second assessment is an extended written report of a maximum 1500 words that compares history and current policy and practice in a comparative nation; this examines LOS 1 and 3. (50%)
The final assessment will be a 1 hour unseen examination that will cover the influences on global sport; this will consist of short answer questions that will cover LOS1,3 (25%)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of classroom sessions, including short formative tests.
The first assessment is a 45 minute seen examination that covers the development of sport in the UK and the pathways open to students, This examines LOS1 and LOS2 (25%).
The second assessment is an extended written report of a maximum 1500 words that compares history and current policy and practice in a comparative nation; this examines LOS 1 and 3. (50%)
The final assessment will be a 1 hour unseen examination that will cover the influences on global sport; this will consist of short answer questions that will cover LOS1,3 (25%)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of classroom sessions, including short formative tests.
Module Learning Strategies
Specify the number of contact hours attributed to each type of activity (eg lecture / lab / workshop). Total hours should equate to Contact Hours identified on page 1 of this form.
Lectures and seminars combined as delivered in small groups involving both delivery and discussion.
3 hours per week for 24 weeks
72 hours of direct teaching
228 hours of Independent and directed study
48 hours of reading to support lectures
24 hours of literature review to support preparation for assessments and examination
24 hours of preparation for formative assessment
48 hours preparation for summative assignments
84 hours student led independent study including internet research and reading , library searching and reviewing printed media
Lectures and seminars combined as delivered in small groups involving both delivery and discussion.
3 hours per week for 24 weeks
72 hours of direct teaching
228 hours of Independent and directed study
48 hours of reading to support lectures
24 hours of literature review to support preparation for assessments and examination
24 hours of preparation for formative assessment
48 hours preparation for summative assignments
84 hours student led independent study including internet research and reading , library searching and reviewing printed media
Module Special Admissions Requirements
No special admissions requirements
Module Resources
Lap top/projector
Text books
OHPs
Internet
Handouts
Text books
OHPs
Internet
Handouts
Module Texts
Cashmore, E. (2005) Making Sense of Sports (4th edn). London: Routledge.
Coakley, J. (2004) Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (8th edn). Boston: McGraw Hill.
Hill, M. (2007) In Pursuit of excellence - a students guide to elite sports development. London: Routledge.
Coakley, J. (2004) Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (8th edn). Boston: McGraw Hill.
Hill, M. (2007) In Pursuit of excellence - a students guide to elite sports development. London: Routledge.
Module Indicative Content
Include all relevant content as referred to in the learning outcomes and assessment.
The module will include aspects of developmental social and cultural viewpoints.
Within the development area, the growth of sport and recreation within the UK will be studied. This will include modern day issues such as Government influence, commercial aspects and associated agencies. Current trends and provision for young people in sport and exercise will be included. Pathways for performance and vocational opportunities will be researched and discussed. This will include the study of alternative cultures. Globalization and international issues will be taught in the final part of the module.
The module will include aspects of developmental social and cultural viewpoints.
Within the development area, the growth of sport and recreation within the UK will be studied. This will include modern day issues such as Government influence, commercial aspects and associated agencies. Current trends and provision for young people in sport and exercise will be included. Pathways for performance and vocational opportunities will be researched and discussed. This will include the study of alternative cultures. Globalization and international issues will be taught in the final part of the module.