Module Descriptors
APPLIED SOCIOLOGY IN SPORT
SPOR50568
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 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module 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 from evidence-based research.
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 from evidence-based research.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 1 hour student-led seminars
Independent Study Hours: (126)
80 hours - assigned reading
46 hours - preparation for both assessments and seminars.
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 1 hour student-led seminars
Independent Study Hours: (126)
80 hours - assigned reading
46 hours - preparation for both assessments and seminars.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be summatively assessed by two pieces of work.
1. A mid-module assignment of 1500 words assesses learning outcome 1 and 3
2. The second assessment will be completed by an end of module unseen examination of 60 minutes, assessing learning outcomes 2 and 4
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed independent learning tasks and activities during and after seminars.
1. A mid-module assignment of 1500 words assesses learning outcome 1 and 3
2. The second assessment will be completed by an end of module unseen examination of 60 minutes, assessing learning outcomes 2 and 4
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed independent learning tasks and activities during and after seminars.
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
Module Texts
Coakley, J. (2003) Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies. (8th edition) New York: McGraw Hill
Dunning, E. (1999) Sport Matters. Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilization. London: Routledge
Giulianotti, R. (2005) Sport: A Critical Sociology. Oxford: Polity
Jarvie, G. (2006) Sport Culture and Society. London: Routledge
Dunning, E. (1999) Sport Matters. Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilization. London: Routledge
Giulianotti, R. (2005) Sport: A Critical Sociology. Oxford: Polity
Jarvie, G. (2006) Sport Culture and Society. London: Routledge