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

Module Title Coaching and Sports Policy and Planning
Module Code SS405
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: David Passmore
Semester 2: David Passmore
Autumn: David Passmore
Module TeacherDavid Passmore
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand, discuss and evaluate coaching and sports policy in Ireland. To explore a number of international models of coaching and sports policy in order to understand best international practice in this area.Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to and lead weekly seminars.

Learning Outcomes
1.  Identify and evaluate the impact of social, cultural, economic, political factors that have contributed to the shaping of Irish sport since the foundation of the State.
2.  Identify the role and pattern of government involvement in sport in the UK, Sweden, Australia, Canada and USA.
3.  Recognise the various ways in which politics, sports policies and the organisational structure of sport in these countries are inter-related.
4.  Assess the content of recent sports policy documentation, summarise and report on same to colleagues and academic staff.
5.  Discuss, judge, compare and contrast sports policy initiatives from a variety of agencies and countries.
6.  Demonstrate the ability to apply your understanding of the above factors to your own work context in sport and physical activity.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24class-based instruction
Seminars12student led seminar
Independent learning60Weekly reading and study (5)
Assignment4Seminar preparation
Assignment10Report research and preparation
Independent learning15Exam 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
Structure of sport in Ireland and background to the involvement of governments in sport..
Politics, planning and policy development – an overview.

Physical Education and School Sport.
Sport, Social Class and Social Disadvantage.

Sports structures and pattern of Government involvement in sport – U.K..
Sports structures and pattern of Government involvement in sport – Ireland.

Sports structures and pattern of Government involvement in sport – Australia.
Sports structures and pattern of Government involvement in sport – Sweden.

Sports structures and pattern of Government involvement in sport – Canada.
Important International Organisations and Institutions and their Involvement in Sport.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PresentationThe seminars are designed to give an opportunity to the student leading the seminar to: • obtain a detailed understanding of a relevant document • critically analyse the document • share this knowledge with peers and present a short written review of the document.20%Every Week
Report (s) (written / oral)This assignment is designed to assess understanding of the issues and current knowledge concerning sports policies and their application in a real world situation.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
  • Green, M and Houlihan, B: 0, Elite Sports Development: Policy Learning and Political Priorities,
  • • Delaney, L and Fahey, T: 0, Social and Economic Value of Sport in Ireland.,
  • Lunn, P: 0, Fair Play? Sport and Social Disadvantage in Ireland,
  • Stewart, B, Nicholson, M et al: 0, Australian Sport: Better by Design? The Evolution of Australian sport policy.,
Other Resources
None
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SSHBSc Sport Science and Health
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS405
Date of Last Revision22-DEC-08
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