Module Details

Module Code: CULT
Module Title: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Sport
Title: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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 inform students on issues pertaining to equality, diversity and inclusion in sport and society.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop an understanding of the historical social inequalities that impact on participation in sport
LO2 Ability to engage with key debates relating to equality, diversity and inclusion in sporting environments
LO3 Demonstrate an ability to research and present assignments in the area of EDI and sports
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
Gender and Sport
Historical exclusion of women from sports; Feminism; pay parity for female athletes; media coverage of female athletes and sports; sex testing
Racism and Sport
Racism and exclusion in sport and society; quotas, management and coaching positions and unconscious bias; race-based scientific interpretations of sports performance
Diversity and Inclusion
Participation for all; disability and sport; sexuality and sport; transgender athletes; athletes as activists
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class presentation on EDI topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Screencast presentation on EDI topic
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 In-class and online lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jay Coakley. (2016), Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, 12. McGraw-Hill Education, p.672, [ISBN: 9780073523545].
  • Steven Bradbury,Jacco Van Sterkenburg,Jim Lusted. (2020), Race, Ethnicity and Racism in Sports Coaching, Routledge, p.304, [ISBN: 9780367426699].
  • Jennifer Hargreaves, Eric Anderson. (2016), Routledge Handbook of Sport, Gender and Sexuality, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138695047].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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