SHN6103 - Contemporary Debates in Physical Education and Sport

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module criticality examines epistemology and philosophy within sport and physical education. It encourages you to consider contemporary issues whilst appreciating the value and merits of different perspectives. Whilst appraising and synthesising the evidence relating to relevant contemporary debates (e.g. drugs in sport, nature v nurture, concussion, gender, safe- guarding and elite performance) you will be required to demonstrate independent objective thinking. You will also develop persuasive arguments to support your evidence-based stances on the issues addressed. Examples of other philosophical debates will include the differences between legal and ethical issues, right and wrong, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and morality. International examples will also be used where appropriate.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Full cohort

Workshops
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: Approx 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 250

Further details relating to assessment
This module provides a variety of assessment opportunities to draw upon different student strengths. i.e. writing skills within the essay, problem solving and group work within the planning and delivery of the inclusive practical session and personal reflection within the final component of assessment.

Group presentation – This will require groups of students to consider a contemporary debate within PE and Coaching which is to be negotiated and agreed with the module leader. Each member will make a 12 - 15 mins contribution to the presentation. Questions will be prepared by students and staff and individual group members will have to defend their stance on the debate. Although this is a group piece of work, individual marks will be recorded.

The essay – will require students to draw upon their understanding of a contemporary debate which has not been presented in component 1 of this module. This will allow them to explore and develop an evidence- based argument and present it individually in a contrasting communication style.

The tutorial sessions built into the module will provide the opportunity for individual and small group formative feedback leading into the assessments.

Assessment:

001 Group presentation incl. Q & A; 45 mins (or equivalent of 15 mins per student; mid semester/term 50%
002 Essay; 3,000 words; end of semester/term 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Lisa Gannon
Level - 6
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2

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