Sport in Contemporary Society

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SPOR 2002
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Course ID
200248
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jamie Cleland
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Analysing the important role sport plays in contemporary society, this course will provide students with an understanding of a range of conceptual frameworks, case study examples and topical debates that can be located in a social and cultural context. In doing so, it will enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the problems and issues posed by the relationship between sport and society and the ways in which these are managed by clubs and governing organisations.

  • Sport Engagement
  • Deviance In Sport
  • Sport Integrity

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the role of sport in contemporary society and how it impacts on a range of key stakeholders
  • Explain the role of sport within society with an understanding of the key sociological approaches
  • Analyse key social and cultural issues in contemporary sport
  • Analyse specific policies implemented in sport and whether they have achieved their desired aim

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 55169
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 55
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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