Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
SPOR40657
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ashley Gill
Email: Ashley.Gill1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
- DEBATE weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Cashmore E., 2005. Making Sense of Sports. 4rd ed London: Routledge
Web sources:
Coalter, F. (2005) The Social Benefits of Sport: An Overview to inform the Community Planning Process, Edinburgh, SportScotland, available via http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/ChannelNavigation/Resource+Library/Publications/Social+Benefits+of+Sport.htm
Every Child Matters: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/
Electronic Sources:
National Association for Sports Development: www.nasd.uk.com
Sport Development http://www.sportdevelopment.co.uk/
www.sportengland.co.uk The general Sport England website
www.sportscoachuk.co.uk The website for Sports Coach UK
www.culture.gov.uk Department for Culture, Media and Sport
www.youthsporttrust.org The website for Youth Sport Trust
Web sources:
Coalter, F. (2005) The Social Benefits of Sport: An Overview to inform the Community Planning Process, Edinburgh, SportScotland, available via http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/ChannelNavigation/Resource+Library/Publications/Social+Benefits+of+Sport.htm
Every Child Matters: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/
Electronic Sources:
National Association for Sports Development: www.nasd.uk.com
Sport Development http://www.sportdevelopment.co.uk/
www.sportengland.co.uk The general Sport England website
www.sportscoachuk.co.uk The website for Sports Coach UK
www.culture.gov.uk Department for Culture, Media and Sport
www.youthsporttrust.org The website for Youth Sport Trust
Module Learning Strategies
Students will follow a fifteen week guided study programme and access support material via the college VLE. The module will consist of 3 hours per week.
The module will include:
45 taught contact hours (3 hours X 15 weeks)
2 hours taught
1 hour seminar discussion per week
105 Independent study hours
30 hrs background reading,
30 hrs assessment planning
45 hrs assessment writing
The module will include:
45 taught contact hours (3 hours X 15 weeks)
2 hours taught
1 hour seminar discussion per week
105 Independent study hours
30 hrs background reading,
30 hrs assessment planning
45 hrs assessment writing
Module Additional Assessment Details
All assessment elements of the module must be passed.
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
(1) To provide an essay (1,000 words) that outlines the historical context of sport and its changing relationship with the wider societal environment in modern times. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 1 & LO2
(2) To take part in a formal debate relating to the challenges facing sports development and government policies and strategies being used to encourage social inclusion. Participation in this event and submission of supporting materials is compulsory. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 3 & 4.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will receive formative feedback in class throughout the module comprising a combination of task related feedback and comments on online discussion contributions offered up throughout the module.
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
(1) To provide an essay (1,000 words) that outlines the historical context of sport and its changing relationship with the wider societal environment in modern times. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 1 & LO2
(2) To take part in a formal debate relating to the challenges facing sports development and government policies and strategies being used to encourage social inclusion. Participation in this event and submission of supporting materials is compulsory. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 3 & 4.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will receive formative feedback in class throughout the module comprising a combination of task related feedback and comments on online discussion contributions offered up throughout the module.
Module Indicative Content
This module
Examines external and internal conflict and issues in sport in the context of the changing values within society (globalisation & commercialisation).
Reflects on factors that effect perception and participation, including the media.
Reviews the extent to which policy reflects contemporary societal issues such as gender, race and culture, education and sport in school.
Examine the use of sport to address anti-social behaviour and health priorities.
Evaluates local, regional and national initiatives designed to encourage social inclusion.
The central aim of the module is to engage students in critical debates about key issues in sports development and coaching.
Examines external and internal conflict and issues in sport in the context of the changing values within society (globalisation & commercialisation).
Reflects on factors that effect perception and participation, including the media.
Reviews the extent to which policy reflects contemporary societal issues such as gender, race and culture, education and sport in school.
Examine the use of sport to address anti-social behaviour and health priorities.
Evaluates local, regional and national initiatives designed to encourage social inclusion.
The central aim of the module is to engage students in critical debates about key issues in sports development and coaching.
Module Resources
Access to an appropriately specified PC, with accompanying Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Java software.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None