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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

SP4404: Sports Organisations

Module Title Sports Organisations
Module Code SP4404
Module Tutor Alex McInch
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 4
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be taken with SPV102
Brief Description

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the structure and function of organised sport provision in the context of the United Kingdom. The module provides an overview of organised sport provision and sports development provision in the United Kingdom. The content of this module forms the foundation context for other modules in the Course, both at this and higher levels, providing directional signs for following contextual modules.

Indicative Syllabus

Historical development of sports provision; local and central government provision and policies; clubs and national governing bodies; sport in commercial, educational and performance contexts; advocacy and interest groups; models of sports development.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:...

 

1.    Outline the structure and function of national and local organisations that provide opportunities or governance for organised sport;

2.    Provide definitions of sport and discuss the contested concept of Sports Development;

3.    Appreciate models of Sports Development.

 

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 45
Independent Learning Hours: 105
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 2250 Words or equivalent.
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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