Module Details

Module Code: STUD
Module Title: Contemporary Issues in Sport
Title: Contemporary Issues in Sport
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Eleanor OLeary
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to evaluate sport from a number of different perspectives and study its impact on the society in which we live through the examination of the modern sports industry and the issues impacting on it.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the role, meaning and function of sport in society and examine why sport matters.
LO2 Critically analyse some of the contemporary issues that impact upon the participation, performance and administration of sport in society.
LO3 Prepare written assignments on an issue of interest in the area of sport in society using appropriate, research, citing and referencing.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The role of sport in society
Social, commercial factors promoting the growth of sport; current status and key issues; worldwide trends; history of sport in contemporary society
Social and Economic value of Sport in Society
The business of sports. Commercial sports. Media and sport. Gambling and sport. Deviant over conformity in sport. Sports History
Sport and government
The structure and organisations of sport in Ireland, the role of the government departments in providing sport and leisure, role of local sports partnerships in leisure and sport.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project (Multiple Parts) 80%
Presentation 20%
The project and presentation are based on a topic selected by the student in conjunction with their lecturer.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jay Coakley. (2017), Sport and Society, 12th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780073376547].
  • Bradley Schultz and Edward T Arke. (2015), Sports Media : Reporting, Producing, and Planning, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138902855].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: