Module Details

Module Code: SPOR H7022
Full Title: Sports Development
Valid From:: Semester 2 - 2018/19 ( February 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: David Cranny
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students will study various sports development approaches using case studies and exemplars of national and International best practice.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the key principles that underpin sports development.
MLO2 Identify and show how the development pathway operates in a sport of their choice.
MLO3 Appraise the rationale for sports development.
MLO4 Recognise the role of sports development in developing communities, and assess the role it plays in breaking down barriers.
MLO5 Implement and evaluate a sports development initiative with a designated target group
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
Rationale for Sports Development.
Rationales: sociological, e.g. social inclusion, equality, combat anti-social behaviour; economic regeneration, neighbourhood renewal, sustainability, excellence in Irish sport. Impact: improve and maintain personal health (diabetes, heart disease, mental and physical), women and sports participation, overweight, stress, eating disorders, pre and post pregnancy, pre-school children
Sports Development Strategies
The development plan. Recruiting leaders/volunteers. Providing for training needs volunteers. Target populations. Creating links with appropriate organisations/individuals. Promoting community participation - audit of current activity levels and participation incentives. Evaluation of the suitability of activities for target populations. Balance between performance and participation. Maximum use of all available facilities.
Implementing the initiatives
Student led sessions on how group will be managed, what communication tools, election of officers.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to work with the LSP to implement and evaluate an initiative to engage or reengage groups. This builds on the ideas presented in Sport Event planning.
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students to work with the LSP to implement and evaluate an initiative to engage or reengage groups. This builds on the ideas presented in Sport Event planning.
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 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
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 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bloyce, D and Smith, A. (2010), Sport Policy and Development: An Introduction, 1st. Routledge, Oxon, [ISBN: 0-203-98068-X].
  • HYLTON, K. et al. (2007), Sports Development: Policy Process and Practice, 2nd. London Routledge, [ISBN: 0-203-93947-6].
  • Houlihan, Barrie & Green, Mick Eds. (2011), Routledge Handbook of Sports Development, Routledge, Oxon, [ISBN: 0-203-88558-9].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources