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This module allows students to consider ontological questions involved in the nature of existence.  In particular, it will explore the nature of being human, and the value that sport provides in a flourishing human life.  It will consider the relationship between sport and the broader questions of human life and meaning.  Topics that will be discussed include the concept of death in sport and its relation to participation in extreme sports, the synonymy between sport and religion, and the notions of freedom and choice in human action.

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
a) Articulate philosophical conceptions of what it is to be human;
b) Critically consider the value that sport has within human life;
c) Think critically about the concepts surrounding human existence, such as: ‘life’, ‘death’, ‘the absurd’, ‘sport’, ‘spirituality’ and ‘religion’.

ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable Skills:
a) Communication and literacy;
b) Working independently;
c) Analysis.

Staff / student contact: 20%
Student directed learning: 80%

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