Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SPOR40461
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 module covers an introduction to:
1. the theoretical approaches used in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the methods of sociological research and presentation of data
4. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
1. the theoretical approaches used in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the methods of sociological research and presentation of data
4. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
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, 2 and 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 and 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, 2 and 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 and 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
Contact Hours: (18)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
6 x 1 hour student-led seminars
Independent Study Hours: (132)
100 hours assigned reading
32 hours assignment preparation
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of books, journals, contemporary newspapers and the Internet.
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
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
6 x 1 hour student-led seminars
Independent Study Hours: (132)
100 hours assigned reading
32 hours assignment preparation
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of books, journals, contemporary newspapers and the Internet.
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 Texts
Cashmore, E. (2005) Making Sense of Sport. (4th Edition). London. Routledge
Coakley, J. (2003) Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies. (8th Edition). New York: McGraw Hill
Jarvie, G. (2006) Sport, Culture and Society: An Introduction. London: Routledge
Coakley, J. (2003) Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies. (8th Edition). New York: McGraw Hill
Jarvie, G. (2006) Sport, Culture and Society: An Introduction. London: Routledge
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard