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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title Applied Contemporary Social Issues in PE
Module Code SS117
School School of Health & Human Performance

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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

The aim of this module is to increase participants knowledge and understanding of how physical education and sport have been, and continue to be shaped by prevailing social, cultural, political and economic conditions. The module begins with a historical review of the development of sport and physical education. It then goes to introduce sociology and to explain how sociological analysis is useful in understanding the ways in which young people experience physical education and sport.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a number of key eras in the historical development of sport and physical education.
2. Identify the origins of modern Irish sport and physical education.
3. Describe the key features of three major social theories and recognise the theorists associated with them.
4. Discuss how the major social theories analyse and impact on physical education and sport in society.
5. Explain important concepts and terminology in sociology: culture, social class, social stratification, family, society, socialisation, nationality, ethnicity, power, social structure, etc.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36No Description
Assignment Completion10Essay Choice of topics. Length approx. 2500 words.
Independent Study80Weekly Study (5) and Examination preparation (20)
Total Workload: 126

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

Social and historical origins of physical education and sport in Europe.

The social and historical origins of sport and physical education in Ireland

The nature and concept of sociology as a science

Social theory: introduction to Functionalism, Marxism and Figurationalism.

The application of sociological theories to physical education and sport

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Mechikoff, R.A., Estes, S.G: 0, A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education,
  • Scrambler. G: 0, Sport and Society History,
  • Kirk, D, McDonald, D and O Sullivan, M: 0, The Handbook of Physical Education.,
  • Coakley, J.: 0, Sport in Society,
Other Resources

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PEBB.Sc Physical Education with Biology
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