Module Descriptors
SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT
SPOR30451
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 50%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
This module has two assessments:
The first 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 LO's 1 and 3 (50%)
The second 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 LO's 1, 2 and 3 (50%)
both elements off assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
A 45 minute seen examination that covers the development of sport in the UK and the pathways open to students.
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of classroom sessions, including short formative tests.
The first 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 LO's 1 and 3 (50%)
The second 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 LO's 1, 2 and 3 (50%)
both elements off assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
A 45 minute seen examination that covers the development of sport in the UK and the pathways open to students.
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of classroom sessions, including short formative tests.
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.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and seminars combined as delivered in small groups involving both delivery and discussion.
Contact Hours: (72)
3 hours per week for 24 weeks - 72 hours of direct teaching
Independent Study Hours: (228)
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
Contact Hours: (72)
3 hours per week for 24 weeks - 72 hours of direct teaching
Independent Study Hours: (228)
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