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SPV213: Football and the Community
| Module Title | Football and the Community |
|---|---|
| Module Code | SPV213 |
| Module Tutor | Mark Elliot |
| School | Sport and Exercise |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | For those agencies seeking to employ sport as an intervention to foster social inclusion, association football is the most commonly used activity. However, the dominant form of association football is the result of historical and political processes. Other forms of the sport have existed in the past, and could exist in the future. Considering which forms of the sport are most appropriate for interventions in different welfare settings is of great importance if sports professionals are to work effectively with disadvantaged individuals and communities. The module therefore considers alternative forms of the sport but also alternative approaches to the delivery, organisation and ownership of the sport in the future. This module uses the context of association football to explore the concepts of identity, empowerment, citizenship and community development. Through an analysis of the historical development of the sport, and contemporary intervention programmes, students will assess the extent to which association football can deliver outcomes that lead to empowerment at the level of the individual or community. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module employs historical and political concepts in order to analyse the potential of association football to empower individuals and communities. Students will consider the key concepts of identity, citizenship, empowerment and community whilst analysing the historical development of association football, from its roots in 'mob' or village games to the highly commercialised, commodified practice with which we are familiar. The module also focuses on the positions and experiences of key stakeholders within the sport — for example players, coaches, referees, spectators and administrators — in order to examine the sport's potential in the realm of community practice. The module concludes by considering the forms of association football likely to dominate in the future, and the extent to which these forms can contribute to enhanced citizenship. |
| Learning Outcomes | i Knowledge and Understanding ii Skills |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact: 30% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual presentation (1500 words equivalent) 002: 50% Coursework: Group report (1500 words) |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| 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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