Module Details

Module Code: SPOR H7011
Full Title: Organisation, Structure and Development of Sport in Ireland
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: This module will provide students with the requisite knowledge of how Sport in Ireland is structured, developed and delivered.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
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.
Sports Ireland
Roles, Responsibilities, functions, examples of projects. (Guest Speaker)
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.
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.
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.
Disability Sport
Guest lecture from representatives of Paralympics Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association, or the CARA centre.
Special Olympics Ireland
Role and responsibilities, and examples of what they do. (Guest Speaker)
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.
Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity / Long Term Athlete Development
Individual and player development pathways in National Governing Bodies and Statutory agencies
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to investigate a sports participation programme, being run by a National Governing Body and or Local Sports Partnership.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A critical analysis of the organisation and development of sport in Ireland. Students to summarise key changes and developments in rates and types of participation that the population are engaged in in Ireland. Students will be cognisant of rates of participation in Ireland and abroad.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to investigate a sports participation programme, being run by a National Governing Body and or Local Sports Partnership.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A critical analysis of the organisation and development of sport in Ireland. Students to summarise key changes and developments in rates and types of participation that the population are engaged in in Ireland. Students will be cognisant of rates of participation in Ireland and abroad.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

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
 
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