Module Descriptors
INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE SPORTS POLICY
SPOR60587
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Joanne Ellard
Email: J.D.Ellard@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 60%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 1 hour student-led seminar sessions
12 x 1 hour tutor led workshops
Independent Study:(114)
20 Hours Seminar preparation
14 Hours Searching internet sources
60 Hours Library study
20 Hours Preparation for assignment
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lectures
12 x 1 hour student-led seminar sessions
12 x 1 hour tutor led workshops
Independent Study:(114)
20 Hours Seminar preparation
14 Hours Searching internet sources
60 Hours Library study
20 Hours Preparation for assignment
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop/seminar room (with powerpoint)
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop/seminar room (with powerpoint)
Module Texts
Green, M and Houlihan, B (2005) Elite Sport Development Policy Learning and Political Priorities. Routledge.
Henry, I (2007) Transnational and Comparative Research in Sport. Routledge
Houlihan, B. (1997) Sport, Policy and Politics? A comparative analysis. Routledge.
Levermore, R and Beacom, A (2009) Sport and International Development. Palgrave Macmillan
Henry, I (2007) Transnational and Comparative Research in Sport. Routledge
Houlihan, B. (1997) Sport, Policy and Politics? A comparative analysis. Routledge.
Levermore, R and Beacom, A (2009) Sport and International Development. Palgrave Macmillan
Module Indicative Content
The module will examine the application of research methodologies to international comparative sports study. It will establish the broad parameters of sport in Britain as a comparative base. The concept and function of international sport in development in selected countries will then be examined. Students will examine specific sports issues cross-culturally (e.g. elite sport, young people and gender).
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
1. A 20 minute seminar presentation (Assesses Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)
2. A 60 minute timed unseen essay in examination conditions (Assesses Learning Outcome 3)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative:
Opportunities for formative feedback will be provided throughout the module. In particular, students will be provided with an opportunity to receive comment on prepared answers prior to the exam and practice presentations.
1. A 20 minute seminar presentation (Assesses Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)
2. A 60 minute timed unseen essay in examination conditions (Assesses Learning Outcome 3)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative:
Opportunities for formative feedback will be provided throughout the module. In particular, students will be provided with an opportunity to receive comment on prepared answers prior to the exam and practice presentations.