Module Details

Module Code: SPOR H8007
Full Title: Sociological Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Bobby McCormack
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students will study various contemporary issues relating to sports and physycal activity in Ireland and globally.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Discuss how social class and class relations influence sports and sport participation, and national identity.
MLO2 Assess the importance of social theories in their application to sport.
MLO3 Compare and contrast the role of the media in organised sports.
MLO4 Distinguish the complex issues relating to deviant behaviour in sports, and propose possible solutions to these issues.
MLO5 Discuss the importance that sport plays to the national and international economy
MLO6 Critically appraise the role that politics play in the organisation of national and international sports.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Social Class and participation in Sport
Discussion on types of sports that the population of Ireland are engaged in.
Social Theories
Contrast Liberal, Marxist, Feminist and Post-Modernist theories of sport
The Media
The role that the media plays in coverage, governance and possible organisation of sport.
Deviance in Sport
An analysis of Drug use in sport. Critical appraisal of the evolution of on the field violence and off the field violence.
Sport and the Economy
The role that sport plays in the Irish Economy.
Sport and National Identity
Sport, Nationalism, Globalisation. An investigation of Irish and global examples.
Ethics in Sport
Can we have sport and fair play?
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
2,500 word essay, discussing the role that sports plays in contemporary society.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to gather material prior to the open book exam on topic specific areas provided by class lecturer.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
2,500 word essay, discussing the role that sports plays in contemporary society.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to gather material prior to the open book exam on topic specific areas provided by class lecturer.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Coakley, Jay & Pike Elizabeth. (2009), Sports in Society Issues and Controversies, McGraw Hill, London, [ISBN: 9780077117443].
  • Houlihan, Barrie and Green Mick eds.. (2013), Routledge Handbook of Sports Development, Routledge Abingdon, [ISBN: 978-0-415-47995].
  • Bairner, Alan. (2004), Sport and the Irish, Histories, Identities, Issues, UCD Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781904558330].
  • Hargreaves, Jennifer. (1995), Sporting females: critical issues in the history and sociology of women’s sports, Leicester University Press.
  • Cashmore, Ellis. (2005), Making sense of sports, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415348536].
  • Howard, K , Chp.10 in Coakley, J and O’Dowd, L,. (2007), ‘Crossing the Border’ The Territorial Politics of Irish Cycling, Irish Academic Press.
  • Rush, M.. (2006), Sport, Health Promotion and Social Capital, Chp. 8 in Rush, M and Fanning, B ‘Care and Social Change in the Irish Welfare Economy’, UCD Press, Dublin.
  • Cronin et al. (2009), The GAA, A people's history, The Collins Press, Cork, [ISBN: 13-9781848890183].
  • Cronin, Mike and Higgins Roisin. (2011), Places We Play: Ireland's Sporting Heritage, The Collins Press, Cork, [ISBN: 13-9781848891296].
  • Gratton, Chris and Taylor, Peter. (2000), Economics of sport and recreation, E & FN Spon, New York, London.
  • Tannsjo, Torbjorn Tamburrini, Claudio Marcello. (2000), Values in Sport : Elitism, Nationalism, Gender Equality and the Scientific Manufacturing of Winners, Routledge, Florence, KY, USA, [ISBN: 9780419253709].
  • McNamee, Mike J and Parry, S. Jim. (1998), Ethics and sport, E & FN Spon, New York, London, [ISBN: 9780203476642].
  • McDonald, B. (2006), An introduction to sociology in ireland, Gill and Macmillan.
  • Franklin Foer. (2004), How soccer explains the world, Harper Collins, [ISBN: 9780066212340].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Richard Giulianotti, Susan Brownell. (2012), Olympic and world sport: making transnational society?, The British Journal of Sociology, Vol. 63 Issue 2, [ISSN: 199-215].
  • Jonasson, Kalle. (2010), Electronic sport and its impact on future sport, Sport in society, 2010, [ISSN: 1743-0437].
  • Bairner, Alan. (2009), National sports and national landscapes: In defence of primordialism, National identities, 11 Issue 3, [ISSN: 1460-8944].
  • Davies, Larissa E.. (2010), Sport and economic regeneration: a winning combination?, Sport in society, 01/12/2010, [ISSN: 1743-0437].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Soccer in Society.
Other Resources
  • Website, http://www.sportireland.ie.
  • Website, http://irishsport.ie/.
  • Website, http://www.esri.ie/.
  • http://www.nasss.org/journal/, Sociology of Sport Journal.