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

Module Title	Sociology of Sport 1
Module Code	SS209
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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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 develop participants understanding of the role of sport as an important aspect of social structure and cultural behaviour. The module begins by charting the historical background to the development of sport in society with a particular emphasis on Irish and international sports development in the modern era. The links between sport and social structures such as politics, social class, the commercial and business sectors, education and the media will be analysed.There will be a particular focus on how issues such as identity (local and national) social class, race and gender are dealt with and impact on the sports context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and assess some of the key social, cultural, political and economic factors that have influenced the development of modern sport.
2. Understand the historical and current structures and content of sport in Ireland.
3. Identify a number of the important theoretical perspectives in the sociology of sport.
4. Discuss how social theorists analyse sport in society.
5. Recognise the various ways in which politics, economics, social class, gender, race, drugs, media and commercialism impact on sport in society.
6. Present a review of the contents of relevant sociology of sport literature to colleagues and academic staff.
7. Prepare a written assignment on an issue of interest in the area of sport in society using appropriate, research, citing and referencing.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	class based instruction
Seminars	12	Student group led Seminar
Assignment	10	Essay
Seminars	4	Students assigned to group, prepare and Present Seminar
Independent learning	60	Weekly Reading and Study (5)
Independent learning	15	Exam Prep
Total Workload: 125

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

Introduction Social and Historical Origins of Modern Sport –Review.
Sport in Ireland – Traditions, British influence, GAA and other major sports organisations. Sport in 20thC Ireland.

Sociology of Sport – Theory.
Sport and Politics.

Sport and Nationalism.
Sport and Social Class.

Sport and Globalisation.
Sport and the Media, Sponsorship and Commercialisation.

Sport and Gender.
Sport and Drugs.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Student Group Seminar Preparation and Presentation	10%	Every Week
Essay	Selection from choice of topics	20%	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