Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SPOR40399
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The course covers an introduction to:
1. the theoretical approaches in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, independent learning and seminars, some of which will follow a workshop approach. They will be required to work both as individuals and in groups.
1. the theoretical approaches in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, independent learning and seminars, some of which will follow a workshop approach. They will be required to work both as individuals and in groups.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1) An assignment of 1000 word length weighted at 50%, covering a range of topics studied in the first half of the module covering
learning outcomes 1 - 3
2) An assignment of 1000 word length weighted at 50%, covering a range of topics studied in the second half the module covering
learning outcomes 4 & 5
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed tasks to be carried out in independent learning time, with feedback provided during seminars.
1) An assignment of 1000 word length weighted at 50%, covering a range of topics studied in the first half of the module covering
learning outcomes 1 - 3
2) An assignment of 1000 word length weighted at 50%, covering a range of topics studied in the second half the module covering
learning outcomes 4 & 5
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed tasks to be carried out in independent learning time, with feedback provided during seminars.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
6 x 1 hour interactive seminar sessions
132 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings and self study material provided by the module staff.
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of contemporary newspapers and the internet.
6 x 1 hour interactive seminar sessions
132 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings and self study material provided by the module staff.
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of contemporary newspapers and the internet.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Access to the Internet.
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Access to the Internet.
Module Texts
Cashmore, E. (2000) 'Making Sense of Sport' (3rd Edition) ISBN: 0-415-121383-5
Coakley, J. (2001) 'Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies' (7th Edition) ISBN: 0-07-232891-6
Kew, F. (1997) 'Sport, Social Problems and Issues' ISBN: 0-7506-2892-8
Coakley, J. (2001) 'Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies' (7th Edition) ISBN: 0-07-232891-6
Kew, F. (1997) 'Sport, Social Problems and Issues' ISBN: 0-7506-2892-8