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Module Title Sociological of PE and School Sport
Module Code SS117
School School of Health & Human Performance

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Level 1 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
This module introduces students to sociology and show how a sociological analysis is useful for understanding the ways in which people differently experience physical education and sport in society. An understanding of different perspectives will be developed through learning a range of sociological theories.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module it is intended that the student will be able to:?

  • Discuss sociology as a social science.
  • Discuss the major theories, concepts and theoretical approaches in sociology.
  • Have a working knowledge of current literature in sociology in relation to Ireland
  • Understand and assess the role of physical education and sport in society.
  • Discuss how the major social theories analyse and impact on physical education and sport in society.


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 12
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time 39
Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
  • The nature and concept of Sociology as a ScienceCulture, Society and the IndividualThe development of Social Theory
  • Social stratification and social class
  • The state, government, power and politicsGender, Family, Education, Religion
  • The social origins of physical education and sport
  • The application of sociological theories to physical education and sport
  • The impact of social structures and social context on people''''''''''''''''s experience of and participation in physical education
Assessment
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Indicative Reading List
Indicative References:Giddens, A. (2001), Sociology. Polity Press.Clancy et al (ed) (1995) Irish Society, Sociological Perspectives. Institute of Public Administration.Coakley, J. (2000), Sport in Society. McGraw-Hill.Scrambler, G (2005) Sport and Society: History, Power and Culture, Open University PressJones, RL and Armour K. Sociology of Sport ? Theory and Practice (2000), Essex, PearsonHoulihan, B. Sport and Society ? A Student Introduction (2003), London, SageMechikoff, R.A., Estes, S.G. A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education (1998), McGraw HillSugden, J. and Bairner, A. Sport and Sectarianism in a Divided Ireland (1993), Leicester University PressLaker A (Ed) (2002) The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education. London, Routledge Falmer.Penney D (Ed) (2002) Gender and Physical Education. London, Routledge.
Programme or List of Programmes
PEBB.Sc Physical Education and Biology
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