Module Details
Module Code: |
SPOR H7011 |
Full Title:
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Organisation, Structure and Development of Sport in Ireland
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Bobby McCormack
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Module Description: |
This module will provide students with the requisite knowledge of how Sport in Ireland is structured, developed and delivered.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Outline the key agencies involved with the organisation of sport in Ireland. |
MLO2 |
Discuss critically the structure of sport in Ireland at a national and local level. |
MLO3 |
Assess how the organisation of sport in Ireland has evolved. |
MLO4 |
Appraise a project/event that a National Governing Body use to encourage a population to participate in their Sport. |
MLO5 |
Summarise key changes in participation in sport and physical activity, in Ireland. |
MLO6 |
Compare and contrast rates of participation in sport and physical activity, in Ireland and abroad. |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Who's who in Irish Sport?
Overview of main government departments, ministers and agencies involved in Irish sports. Discussion on how Irish Sport has evolved in its organisation over time (Cospoir/irish Sports Council/Sports Ireland) Dept. of Finance, Dept. of Transport, Tourism & Sport, Sport Ireland, Coaching Ireland, Olympic Federation of Ireland, Irish Institute of Sport, Paralympics Ireland, Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies etc.
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Sports Ireland
Roles, Responsibilities, functions, examples of projects. (Guest Speaker)
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How is local sport organised?
Evolution, structure and remit of Local Sports Partnerships. Examples of projects aimed at specific target groups such as Go for Life, Girls in action, Women in Sport etc.
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How do we exercise?
Analysis of changes in participation, team sports participation, individual activities, target population examples. Comparison with European, Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian populations.
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How Physical Education and Sport is Organised at Primary, Secondary and 3rd Level.
Analysis of the PE curriculum and Primary and Secondary level, alongside a review of most recent data monitoring rates of participation in activities by Primary and Second level Children. Overview of Buntus and ASAP. Overview of 3rd Level sport, CUSAI etc.
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Disability Sport
Guest lecture from representatives of Paralympics Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association, or the CARA centre.
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Special Olympics Ireland
Role and responsibilities, and examples of what they do. (Guest Speaker)
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Funding and grant allocations.
Overview of budgetary parameters to which Sports ireland and NGB's work. National Lottery Funding, Sports Capital Funding. Examples of partnership building through the funding of joint projects, i.e. HSE and Sports Ireland funding the Women in Sport programme.
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Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity / Long Term Athlete Development
Individual and player development pathways in National Governing Bodies and Statutory agencies
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Part-time
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 |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Group work |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
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 |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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This module does not have any book resources |
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Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Indecon International Economic
Consultants. (2010), Assessment of Economic Impact of Sport
in Ireland, 2010,
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Sports Ireland. (2017), Irish Sports Monitor,
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Sports Ireland, Ipsos MRBI. (2015), irish Sports Monitor Annual report,
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Irish Sports Council, Ipsos MRBI. (2011), Irish Sports Monitor 2011 Annual Report,
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Pete Lunn & Richard Layte (ESRI) and
the Irish Sports Council. (2009), The Irish Sports Monitor, Third Annual
Report, 2009,
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Woods et al (2010). (2010), The Children’s Sport Participation and
Physical Activity Study (CSPPA),
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Walsh et al (2011). (2011), The Children’s Sport Participation and
Physical Activity Study (CSPPA)
Volunteer Study,
| Other Resources |
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Website, Special Olympics Ireland Website,
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Website, Paralympics Ireland Website,
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Website, Gaelic Athletic Association,
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Website, The Football Association of Ireland,
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Website, The Irish Rugby Football Union Website,
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Website, Louth Local Sports Partnership,
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Website, The Olympic Council of Ireland,
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Website, Sport New Zealand,
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Website, Canadian Sport for Life,
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Website, Sport England,
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Sport, Australian Institute of,
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