Module Descriptors
APPLIED SOCIOLOGY IN SPORT
SPOR50463
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The course will allow students to enhance and develop their understanding of the cultural meaning and significance
that sport has in society by:
1. focusing on the application of sociological theory to sport.
2. evaluating the significance of historical developments when explaining the contemporary world of sport.
3. evaluating the relationship between sport, power and culture.
that sport has in society by:
1. focusing on the application of sociological theory to sport.
2. evaluating the significance of historical developments when explaining the contemporary world of sport.
3. evaluating the relationship between sport, power and culture.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
6 x 2 hour inter-active seminar sessions
126 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings, self study material and preparation for the
end of module assessment.
6 x 2 hour inter-active seminar sessions
126 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings, self study material and preparation for the
end of module assessment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:-
Between 1500 and 2500 words in line with the TLA Strategy, exact requirement to be confirmed in the module
handbook.
An end of module assignment, demonstrating the ability to apply a theoretical approach to sport. This will cover all
the learning outcomes.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Staff directed independent learning tasks and activities during seminars.
Between 1500 and 2500 words in line with the TLA Strategy, exact requirement to be confirmed in the module
handbook.
An end of module assignment, demonstrating the ability to apply a theoretical approach to sport. This will cover all
the learning outcomes.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Staff directed independent learning tasks and activities during seminars.
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
Coakley, J. (2001) 'Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies' (7th edition) ISBN:
Dunning, E. (1999) 'Sport Matters. Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilization'.
ISBN: 0-415-09378-3
Jarvie, G. and Maguire, J. (1994) 'Understanding Sport. An Introduction to the Sociological and cultural Analysis
of Sport'. ISBN: 0-419-13640-1
Dunning, E. (1999) 'Sport Matters. Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilization'.
ISBN: 0-415-09378-3
Jarvie, G. and Maguire, J. (1994) 'Understanding Sport. An Introduction to the Sociological and cultural Analysis
of Sport'. ISBN: 0-419-13640-1