SHN5182 - Sociology of Sport

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Critically appraise the role of sport in society.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of sociological approaches to sport.
Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of socialisation into and through sport.
Evaluate the experience of sport for members of marginal groups in sport.
Understand the role and impact of the media in its portrayal of sport.

Content:

Using sociological theory to understand sport; socialisation and sport; ethnicity and sport; gender and sport; class and sport; disability and sport; government and sport; social inclusion; social capital and sport; sport and the media.

Learning and Teaching Information:

In lectures, students gain knowledge and understanding of key processes and theoretical concepts in the sociology of sport. In the seminars, students develop deeper understanding of the lecture material through enquiry led learning.

Lecture
Contact hours: 20
Intended group size: 60

Seminar
Contact hours: 20
Intended group size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
The assessment for SHN 5182 Sociology of Sport provides the student with an opportunity to explore a range of sociological issues. These include gender, ethnicity and disability, as well as an exploration of the complex relationship between sport, sponsors and the media. There is also an opportunity for the students to consider topics related to sociology and associated societal issues. Time spent in taught sessions and, in particular, workshops afford the students time to identify specific areas of interest from research and present informally to their peers. These micro presentations are a formative assessment that are then developed for integration in the final portfolio submission.

Other relevant matters
Students with special needs will be advised to seek support from the Disability Co-ordinator.

Assessment:

001 Coursework 1 x 4000 words (End semester 1) 100%

Fact File

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

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