The module covers an introduction to:

1. The theoretical approaches used in the sociology of sport, including globalisation, Cultural Studies (including gender, class and race) and their application to examples from global sport
2. Studying sport in a global context, including a comparison of the consumption of sport in the West with other parts of the world
3. The significance of a range of sociological issues including race, drugs, politics, gender, class, the media and sport consumption and their application to modern sport
4. Key case studies including the Olympic Games, the Football World Cup and the social significance of these tournaments across the world

1. Describe and apply different sociological and historical approaches to the role of sport within society. Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on key social issues in contemporary sport and recognise the practical applications of sociology of sport to the real world. Understanding, Application, Learning, Reflection

3. Demonstrate the ability to apply theory to examples of empirical research in the sociology of sport. Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning

4. Demonstrate an understanding of social stratification and the ability to apply this to sport. Application, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving

1. The theoretical approaches used in the sociology of sport, including globalisation, cultural studies and their application to examples from global sport.

2. Studying a range of sociological issues including socialisation, equity, the media and sport consumption and their application to modern sport.

3. The historical context that shapes modern sports culture.

4. Key case studies drawn from the local, national and global sports culture to illustrate historical and sociological theory, research and ideologies.

Craig, P (2016) Sport Sociology (3rd Edition) London: Sage.
Coakley, J & Pike, E (2014) Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies. (2nd Edition). London: Routledge.
Collins, T (2013) Sport in Capitalist Society London: Routledge

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar and workshop rooms
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access on-line sports sites and Blackboard

Contact Hours: (76) 13 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme  13 x 1 hour tutor and student led workshops  Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form. Guided Independent Study: (224 hours) 168 hours assigned reading (equivalent to one day a week for 26 weeks - reading & associated tasks will be set on a weekly basis for the duration of the module) 60 hours preparation for both forms of assessment (this includes drafting work, group work, researching and liaising with tutors via one-to-one tutorials)

1. A mid-module online presentation of 15 minutes in length is to be submitted via Blackboard. The presentation is intended to evidence your knowledge on what is meant by a sociological perspective and detail why considering this is important in sport and culture. In doing so, students are required to select and discuss two of the sociological issues covered over the first semester and describe how these issues impact sport.

This assessment is weighted at 40% of the overall module grade, assessing module learning outcomes 3 and 4.

2. An individual written assignment of 1500 words, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2, weighted at 60% is the module’s final assessment. Here, students are required to select a sports film or documentary from a list provided by the module lead, and discuss how the film incorporates themes that are central to sports sociology.

Throughout the entirety of the module, students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via directed independent learning tasks on a weekly basis, activities and discussion in seminars & workshops and the opportunity to attend one-to-one and /or small group tutorials. Feedback is also available from staff via email communication and on Blackboard, where general feedback to the group will be provided for assessments and independent tasks.


Minimum of 20% pass in each element and over-all pass of 40% to pass the module.

The module covers an introduction to:

1. The theoretical approaches used in the sociology of sport, including globalisation, Cultural Studies (including gender, class and race) and their application to examples from global sport
2. Studying sport in a global context, including a comparison of the consumption of sport in the West with other parts of the world
3. The significance of a range of sociological issues including race, drugs, politics, gender, class, the media and sport consumption and their application to modern sport
4. Key case studies including the Olympic Games, the Football World Cup and the social significance of these tournaments across the world