Description
This module explores contemporary issues in sport and exercise, particularly those they are likely to encounter and have to navigate in their future employment.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with : awareness and understanding of contemporary issues in sport and society.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Identify and provide examples of contemporary issues in sport and society.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural and comparative sensitivities within contemporary issues in sport and society.
3. Critically examine sport culture through application of social theory and empirical research.
4. Produce ideas for progressive development of sport and exercise based on critical analysis of contemporary social issues.
Indicative Content
1 Social theory
Students will learn key aspects of social theory that can be/ have been used to explain phenomena in sport and exercise.
2 Inequality and discrimination
Students will explore the main sources of inequality and discrimination in sport and exercise (e.g., gender, social class, ethnicity, LGBTI)
3 Sport and politics
Students will explore how various political systems/ ideologies and governing bodies use sport/athletes as a vehicle for social control.
4 Ethics and sport
Students will learn about moral and ethical issues in sport and exercise (e.g., child protection). Sport and exercise cultures provide a unique environment for moral and ethical issues.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 28 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 26 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 75 |
| Independent | 71 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
