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
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 55169
Section WS01
Size 55
Available 48
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