Module SPRT2281: SPORT AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Department: Applied Social Sciences (Sport)

SPRT2281: SPORT AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To enable students to understand the sociological aspects of social problems in sport;
• To develop the principles of learner-centred learning (LCL) among students.

Content

• Sociological aspects of social problems in sport;
• How the media construct social problems in sport;
• How to conduct research on social problems in sport.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this module students will have developed:
• a critical understanding of the sociological aspects of social problems in sport;
• an understanding of how social problems in sport are shaped by sociological forces, especially the media;
• a critical understanding of social and civic responsibility.

• By the end of this module students will have developed:
• ability to conduct research on social problems in sport.
• the ability to identify problems, innovate and improve current policies related to sporting practice;

• By the end of this module students will have developed:
• the ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in writing
• the ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome;
• the ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement;
• the ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The lectures will introduce students to basic concepts and sociological theories related to social problems in sport;
• The lectures will provide opportunities for students to consider alternative sociological and moral perspectives on a range of social problems related to sport;
• the workshops will allow students to conduct an in-depth investigation of a specific social problem in sport;
• the summative work (both individual and group-based) will test students' ability to research a specific social problem in sport;
• a formative piece of work will allow students to develop an essay plan related to a social problem in sport;
• seminars will support and consolidate learning in relation to concepts and theories used to examine social problems in sport. The seminars will also enable students to develop ideas related to all summative work.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

500 word essay plan for summative assignment.