SHL5362 - Global Sport

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary importance of sport to nations
Question and evaluate a number of issues in contemporary sport in the context of mega events utilising a variety of approaches
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between sport, politics and society in the domestic and international contexts
Conduct an investigation of a contemporary issue in global sport

Content:

Theme One: Elite Sport; Globalisation and National Identity through sport
Theme Two: Corruption and Global Governance in Sport
Theme Three: Mega Events

Learning and Teaching Information:

Independent study requirements
Total student contact hours = 40.
Students will be expected to spend 160 hours in background reading and preparation for tutorials and the assignments.
Monitoring of progress through seminar tasks and tutorials throughout the semester.

Lectures/ workshops
40 hours

Guided Independent Studies
160 hours

Assessment:

001 Assessed essay 1 x 4000 words semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kostas Zervas
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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