Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT POLICY
XSPO40453
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Nigel Thomas
Email: N.B.Thomas@staffs.ac.uk
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 Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appripriately and adequately equipped seminar rooms.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appripriately and adequately equipped seminar rooms.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Texts
Houlihan, B. and White, A. (2002) 'The Politics of Sports Development'. Routledge
ISBN: 0-419-26010-2
Houlihan, B. (2003) 'Sport and Society. A Student Introduction.' London: Sage
ISBN: 0-7619-7034-7
Houlihan, B. (1998). 'Politics and Policy of Sport'. Routledge.
ISBN: 0-415-12919-2
Websites:
www.sportengland.gov.uk
www.dcms.gov.uk
ISBN: 0-419-26010-2
Houlihan, B. (2003) 'Sport and Society. A Student Introduction.' London: Sage
ISBN: 0-7619-7034-7
Houlihan, B. (1998). 'Politics and Policy of Sport'. Routledge.
ISBN: 0-415-12919-2
Websites:
www.sportengland.gov.uk
www.dcms.gov.uk
Module Learning Outcome
1. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the organisation of sport, the development of sport policy
and the current government initiatives in sport. (KU)
2. Interpret and evaluate the contribution that policy analysis can make to the study of sport (A)
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the main methods of enquiry used in policy analysis (E)
4. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate different strategies used in the development and design of sports policies. (PS)
and the current government initiatives in sport. (KU)
2. Interpret and evaluate the contribution that policy analysis can make to the study of sport (A)
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the main methods of enquiry used in policy analysis (E)
4. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate different strategies used in the development and design of sports policies. (PS)
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures: 12 hours
Workshops: 6 hours
Independent study tasks: 132 hours - VLE / Blackboard style
Workshops: 6 hours
Independent study tasks: 132 hours - VLE / Blackboard style
Module Indicative Content
The module introduces the student to the study of sports policy. It includes an overview of:
1. macro and meso levels of policy analysis - the policy process, the use of power and how policy has
been analysed.
2. the organisation and administration of sport - who is involved and what role they play.
3. sport policy and party politics - government involvement and interventions in sport and physical activity.
4. sport, physical activity and health policy - government policies / institution and relationship/s between
departments.
5. contemporary government policy: examples of current policies and programmes.
6. comparisons to sport policy of other countries.
1. macro and meso levels of policy analysis - the policy process, the use of power and how policy has
been analysed.
2. the organisation and administration of sport - who is involved and what role they play.
3. sport policy and party politics - government involvement and interventions in sport and physical activity.
4. sport, physical activity and health policy - government policies / institution and relationship/s between
departments.
5. contemporary government policy: examples of current policies and programmes.
6. comparisons to sport policy of other countries.
Module Assessment
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%.
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Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative:
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative coursework worth 100%. The coursework will be a
portfolio written in 3 parts (approximately 2000 words)
Formative:
Students will receive formative feedback on the first part. Students will also gain study skills support pertinent to
the assignment from the study skills module.
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative coursework worth 100%. The coursework will be a
portfolio written in 3 parts (approximately 2000 words)
Formative:
Students will receive formative feedback on the first part. Students will also gain study skills support pertinent to
the assignment from the study skills module.