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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Sociology of PE and School Sport
Module Code	SS117
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David Passmore Semester 2: David Passmore Autumn: David Passmore
Module Teacher	David Passmore
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to increase participants knowledge and understanding of how physical education and sport have been, and continue to be shaped by prevailing social, cultural, political and economic conditions.The module begins with a historical review of the development of sport and physical education. It then goes to introduce sociology and to explain how sociological analysis is useful in understanding the ways in which young people experience physical education and sport.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a number of key eras in the historical development of sport and physical education.
2. Identify the origins of modern Irish sport and physical education.
3. Describe the key features of three major social theories and recognise the theorists associated with them.
4. Discuss how the major social theories analyse and impact on physical education and sport in society.
5. Explain important concepts and terminology in sociology: culture, social class, social stratification, family, society, socialisation, nationality, ethnicity, power, social structure, etc.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Assignment	10	Essay Choice of topics. Length approx. 2500 words.
Independent learning time	80	Weekly Study (5) and Examination preparation (20)
Total Workload: 126

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Social and historical origins of physical education and sport in Europe..
The social and historical origins of sport and physical education in Ireland.

The nature and concept of sociology as a science.
Social theory: introduction to Functionalism, Marxism and Figurationalism..

The application of sociological theories to physical education and sport.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Choice of topics on material included in the module. Length approx. 2500 words.	30%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Mechikoff, R.A., Estes, S.G: 0, A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education,
Scrambler. G: 0, Sport and Society History,
Kirk, D, McDonald, D and OSullivan, M: 0, The Handbook of Physical Education.,
Coakley, J.: 0, Sport in Society,

Other Resources

None

Array

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B.Sc Physical Education and Biology

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BSc in Physical Education with Maths.

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