SR3S60 - Contemporary Issues in Sports Development 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR3S60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Issues in Sports Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Tony Wallis | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Rainer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Provide a vehicle for the examination of a range of major challenges facing sport in contemporary contexts.
Provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate a breadth and depth of understanding of key issues within sport resulting from sustained study of the discipline.
Content Summary
Critical analysis of a range of\\u2028issues in contemporary sports development including:
Facilitation, development of sport and strategic planning for sport
Increasing participation in sport and physical activity
Consideration of special populations and shifting priorities for sport
Role of sport within the cross\\u2028cutting agenda - health, economy, social inclusion, diversity, poverty etc.
Creating performance pathways
Supporting elite sports development (LTAD, TASS)
Legacy of 2012 on UK regions
The role of NGB’s and other organisations in the role of sport development
Local and national sport initiatives
Funding for sport in the UK
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Independent Study | 112 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate a particular contemporary issue of interest and the associated challenges faced by the sports industry |
| LO2 | Analyse the role of sports development in the modern world and key issues in sport |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | Essay exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Oral presentation based on an area studied | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |