Module: Sociology of Sport 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Sociology of Sport 2
Module Code	SS209 (ITS) / SOC1013 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Hannah Goss
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

None
Resit Examination as per normal schedule. Reassessment of Coursework by resubmission.

Description

The aim of this module is to develop participants understanding of the role of sport as an important aspect of social structure and cultural behaviour. The module begins by charting the historical background to the development of sport in society with a particular emphasis on Irish and international sports development in the modern era. The links between sport and social structures such as politics, social class, the commercial and business sectors, education and the media will be analysed. There will be a particular focus on how issues such as identity (local and national) social class, race and gender are dealt with and impact on the sports context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and assess some of the key social, cultural, political and economic factors that have influenced the development of modern sport.
2. Understand the historical and current structures and content of sport in Ireland.
3. Identify a number of the important theoretical perspectives in the sociology of sport.
4. Discuss how social theorists analyse sport in society.
5. Recognise the various ways in which politics, economics, social class, gender, race, drugs, media and commercialism impact on sport in society.
6. Present a review of the contents of relevant sociology of sport literature to colleagues and academic staff.
7. Prepare a written assignment on an issue of interest in the area of sport in society using appropriate, research, citing and referencing.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	class based instruction
Seminars	12	Student group led Seminar
Assignment Completion	10	Essay
Seminars	4	Students assigned to group, prepare and Present Seminar
Independent Study	60	Weekly Reading and Study (5)
Independent Study	15	Exam Prep
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction Social and Historical Origins of Modern Sport –Review

Sport in Ireland – Traditions, British influence, GAA and other major sports organisations. Sport in 20thC Ireland

Sociology of Sport – Theory

Sport and Politics

Sport and Nationalism

Sport and Social Class

Sport and Globalisation

Sport and the Media, Sponsorship and Commercialisation

Sport and Gender

Sport and Drugs

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Student Group Seminar Preparation and Presentation	10%	Every Week
Essay	Selection from choice of topics	20%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

NA: 0, NA,
Jarvie, G: 0, Sport, Culture and Society,
Houlihan, B: 0, Sport and Society - A Student Introduction,
Coakley, J. and Dunning, E.: 0, Handbook of Sport Studies,
Schirito, T: 0, Understanding Sports Culture,

Other Resources

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