Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8014
Title: Philosophy&Sociology in Sport
Long Title: Philosophy & Sociology in Sport
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module serves to introduce students to philosophical and sociological concepts in sport, physical activity and physical education through both a historical and contemporary societal lens. Students will critically examine philosophical issues related to these 3 domains and its role in education and society over time. Advanced sociological constructs of sport, physical activity, and physical education will also be examined, exploring historical socialisation pathways into these domains, in addition to how social development issues have changed and/or progressed from generations past to the present time (e.g. gender, disability, racism).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise philosophical theories and apply them to current and past socio-cultural issues in sport, physical activity, and physical education
LO2 Examine sociological themes and theories that impact learning experiences in sport, physical activity, and physical education and discuss how they may inform the planning of meaningful and inclusive pedagogical practices
LO3 Acknowledge the different beliefs and viewpoints of peers during philosophical and sociological discourse, while embracing different perspectives related to relevant sport, physical activity, and physical education contexts such as aesthetic judgement, moral decision-making in sport, and the nature and perception of art
LO4 Critically analyse and appraise key historical periods, movements and events in the sport, physical activity, and physical education domains
LO5 Debate the justification for inclusion/exclusion of selected components of the physical education curriculum through a selected philosophical lens in the context of modern society
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Philosophical Concepts in Sport, Physical Activity &Physical Education
Fundamental philosophical concepts will act as the foundation for more guided conversation and debate in the philosophy of sport, physical activity, and physical education (e.g. ethical and moral considerations in sport, physical activity, and physical education; values in these separate but related domains, aesthetic and artistic distinctions in performance, gender stereotyping, disability and racism). This will be developed through class discussion, debate, and a critical review of the relevant literature to support arguments put forward.
Historical Aspects of Sport, Physical Activity & Physical Education
Students will be introduced to the historical timeline of sport through the centuries from pre-modern civilisations (early Greece and the Roman Republic/Empire), to the Middle Ages (the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods), into the 19th and 20th centuries where significant historical event such as Colonisation, the Industrial Revolution and the advent of Capitalism changed this landscape immeasurably. The 'Sporting Revolution', and its impact on the role and function of physical education in schools, will be examined through both a philosophical and sociological lens.
Sociological Concepts in Sport, Physical Activity & Physical Education
This component of the module will explore students' own socialisation into sport, physical activity and/or physical education, while also examining their role in enlightening such sociological constructs. Issues such as social development (e.g. gender, social class, disability and racism) will be explored, observed and interpreted in the context of individual and personal experiences.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
This assignment is largely derived from your personal experiences and is purposely designed as an exploration, observation and interpretation of your experiences with sociological themes and theories in sport, physical activity, and physical education to date (e.g. equality, diversity, gender issues, disability, racism, etc.).
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
This assessment is designed as a Debate via Presentation where Groups of 2 or 3 will advocate for, or against, a philosophical theme related to sport, physical activity, and/or physical education. Sample themes may include (i) the value of physical education, (ii) ethics and moral issues in sport, (iii) perceptions of the body, (iv) aesthetic and artistic distinctions, (v) disability, gender and racism in physical education and sport.
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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Philosophy & Sociology of Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education Lecture Series Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Philosophical and Historical Tutorial Series in Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study and Reflective Practice Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Philosophy & Sociology of Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education Lecture Series Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Philosophical and Historical Tutorial Series in Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education Lecture Series Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study and Reflective Practice Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jarvie, G.. (2018), Sport, Culture and Society: An Introduction, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781138917521].
  • Kretchmar, R.S.. (2005), Practical Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champagne, IL, [ISBN: 0736001417].
  • Barrow, R. & Woods, R.. (2006), An Introduction to Philosophy of Education, 4th. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415381260].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laker, A.. (2002), The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education: An Introduction, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780203194119].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 8 Elective