Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
XSPO40451
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcome
1. Be able to describe different theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sports
settings (KU)
2. Be able to apply a sociological approach in order to explain the role of sport and physical activity in today's
society. (KU)
3. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of sport. (KU)
4. Be able to explain the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
(A, AP)
5. Be able to communicate the results of sociological reseearch accurately, reliably, and with structured and
coherent arguments. (C)
settings (KU)
2. Be able to apply a sociological approach in order to explain the role of sport and physical activity in today's
society. (KU)
3. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of sport. (KU)
4. Be able to explain the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
(A, AP)
5. Be able to communicate the results of sociological reseearch accurately, reliably, and with structured and
coherent arguments. (C)
Module Texts
Cashmore, E. (2000) 'Making Sense of Sport' (3rd Edition) ISBN: 0-415-121383-5
Coakley, J. (2001) 'Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies' (7th Edition) ISBN: 0-07-232891-6
Kew, F. (1997) 'Sport, Social Problems and Issues' ISBN: 0-7506-2892-8
Coakley, J. (2001) 'Sports in Society. Issues and Controversies' (7th Edition) ISBN: 0-07-232891-6
Kew, F. (1997) 'Sport, Social Problems and Issues' ISBN: 0-7506-2892-8
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 Assessment
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%.
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Module Indicative Content
The course covers an introduction to:
1. the theoretical approaches in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, independent learning and seminars, some of which will follow a workshop approach. They will be required to work both as individuals and in groups.
1. the theoretical approaches in sociology of sport
2. the historical development of sport
3. the significance of race, gender, class and disability in sport and physical activity.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, independent learning and seminars, some of which will follow a workshop approach. They will be required to work both as individuals and in groups.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
6 x 1 hour interactive seminar sessions
132 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings and self study material provided by the module staff.
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of contemporary newspapers and the internet.
6 x 1 hour interactive seminar sessions
132 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings and self study material provided by the module staff.
As part of their readings students will be expected to make use of contemporary newspapers and the internet.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 piece of summative assessment via:
Portfolio of work covering a range of topics studied in the module. This will cover all 5 learning outcomes. Between 1000 and 2000 words in line with the TLA Strategy. Exact requirement to be confirmed in the module handbook.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed tasks to be carried out in independent learning time, with feedback provided during seminars.
Portfolio of work covering a range of topics studied in the module. This will cover all 5 learning outcomes. Between 1000 and 2000 words in line with the TLA Strategy. Exact requirement to be confirmed in the module handbook.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Directed tasks to be carried out in independent learning time, with feedback provided during seminars.