Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Identify the structure and operation of sport in the UK
Discuss the evolution and historical development of sport in the UK
Explain the role and significance of sport development, coaching and PE in modern sport
Identify the contribution of the media in the development of sports

Content:

This module investigates how sport is structured and organised in the UK. The effects of policies and agencies involved in the governance and structure of sport will be focused upon. These agencies include examples such as Sport England, UK Coaching, DCMS, Youth Sports Trust and UK sport. Additionally, the historical development of sport in the UK will be discussed and how sport has evolved through the implementation of different strategies and policies since the initial release of the Wolfenden Report (1957). Finally, the role of the media will become a focus and how the way sport is portrayed impacts upon its development and upon cultural development and expectations.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures will provide theory and facilitate an overall understanding of themes and concepts in sport, culture and media. The workshops will allow for discussion within small groups and students will be able to draw upon personal experience in order to develop their understanding.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: 40

Workshops
Hours: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Directed Activities:
These consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be completed successfully. A pass will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.
Presentation:
There will be a group presentation focusing upon Learning Outcomes 2 and 4 of the module.

Coursework:
This assessment assesses the core theoretical underpinning of this module. This consists of a 2,000-word essay using appropriate evidence and references.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Aled Rowlands
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2