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SPV315: Youth Culture and Active Leisure

Module Title Youth Culture and Active Leisure
Module Code SPV315
Module Tutor Jon Cryer
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPV203 and pass SPV201
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module draws upon perspectives from a range of social science disciplines including sociology, criminology and psychology to examine the role active leisure plays in youth culture. It aims to enable students to develop a critical appreciation of some of the most significant issues affecting young people, such as the development of group and personal identity. The module explores the theoretical propositions about the rejection by young people of established trajectories and communities and the increasing role of complex 'choices' and hence, risk-taking, in the development of young people's lives. The nature of youth and factors influencing youth cultures, identities, citizenship and links to established communities are also examined, alongside the various underlying assumptions used in tackling problems associated with youth disaffection such as crime, substance misuse and anti-social behaviour. The module focuses on live issues, and regularly benefits from guest speakers and practitioners.
Indicative Syllabus This module builds on the work done in SPV203 Sport in Society and SPV201 Sport and Social Inclusion. In doing so, it applies the sociological and social policy elements of these modules to existing policy debates and issues. The module explores the historical and sociological concepts of youth; culture; youth cultures and subcultures; lifestyle and identity formation; analytical models from sociology, psychology and criminology. It goes on to examine the reasons behind youth disaffection, the forms this may take, and the 'youth crime problem' as expressed through media representations, political discourse and statistical data.
Learning Outcomes

i Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Critically understand the role of active leisure in the construction of lifestyle and identity;
b) Critically evaluate conceptual and theoretical models of culture, youth cultures and youth subcultures;
c) Explore the relationships between youth culture, active leisure and sports development;
d) Evaluate the complex factors and circumstances that contribute to youth disaffection and disengagement.



ii Skills
The learning skills associated with this module are intended to develop the following:
Transferable skills:
a) Communication and literacy;
b) Working with others.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact time: 20%
Student - private Study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard (2000 words)
002: 50% Coursework: Group Report (2000 words or equivalent)
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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