Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit provides students with an introduction to the socio-cultural foundations of movement through consideration of aspects and issues that influence participation in, and attitudes towards, the physical activities of groups and individuals. Knowledge of the socio-cultural field and the important ongoing social, historical and cultural issues within the physical activity context will enable students to recognise the influence of these sociocultural dimensions in any further study they undertake.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide an introductory overview of the various discipline areas of anthropology of sport, history or sport, philosophy of sport, sociology of sport and comparative sport and physical activity and the sociocultural considerations that influence attitudes to, and participation in, physical activity.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Analyse organised sport and physical activity in a variety of social, historical and cultural contexts


2. Critically discuss the salient aspects of the socio-cultural area of physical activity in Australian society


3. Analyse and evaluate socio-cultural influences on personal participation in sport/physical activity


4. Develop justified recommendations to overcome socio-cultural barriers (inequity of access) to physical activity participatio


5. Demonstrate competency in academic writing, , information retrieval and the use of relevant technologies.

Content

General Socio-cultural Aspects

• Figueroa's Framework (cultural, structural, institutional, interpersonal, individual influences)


• Hegemony - Antonio Gramsci


• Gendered Order - R. W. Connell


• Structure or Agency - Pierre Bourdieu / Anthony Giddens


• Power, Knowledge and Discourse Analysis - Michel Foucault / Habermas


• Media Culture - Theodor Adorno

Historical Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

• Origins of Sport and Sport in Primitive and Ancient Societies


• Muscular Christianity


• The Industrial Revolution and Emergence of Organised Competitive Sports (to the 21st Century).


• Australian Sporting Cultural Heritage:


• Modern and Post-modern Sport (including Extreme and Adventure Sport)

Sports as a Social Phenomena

• Social Class and Sport


• Race and Ethnicity


• Performance Monism


• Sport and Societal Issues


• Gender: Men and Women


• Violence in Sport


• The Media

Philosophical Considerations in Sport

• Ethics and Sport

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit will present a range of teaching approaches in both lecture and tutorial sessions. A weekly formal lecture and tutorial will be inquiry-based and discussion oriented to support the development of critical thinking and reflective skills necessary for your professional practice. In this time, a selective case study and/or task-based approach to teaching and learning will be used to encourage interaction and learning from sharing your thoughts, ideas and key learnings with your colleagues. The case study/task-based approach will be supported by additional Blackboard resources.

Assessment

There are both formative tutorial tasks and summative assessment items tasks within this unit. A total of three (3) assessment tasks related to unit outcomes are to be completed by you as part of unit requirements.Formative assessment feedback occurs continuously during the unit and includes teacher and student feedback, both in oral and written modes, on a variety of tasks. Summative assessment feedback is provided by individual grading rubrics, narrative comments, and where required, appointments with sessional staff to review assessed work.

Assessment name: Presentation
Description: In a group of three students you are required to present a seminar presentation and follow-up group discussion related to socio-cultural/historical elements present within physical activity
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 5
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Progressive

Assessment name: Essay
Description: You are required to complete a essay evaluating the influence of various levels of Figueroa's Framework of Equity on your personal participation in a sport/physical activity of your choice. You will also be required to recommend justified strategies to overcome barriers (access) and increase future participation.
Relates to objectives: 3-5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 9

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: A student compilation of work including analysis, evaluation and justified recommendations pertaining to the tutorial experiences.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Progressive

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

The following references are relevant to the unit. Additional materials will be made available on the QUT Blackboard site for the unit.

Books and articles:

Adair, D., & W. Vamplew. (1997). Sport in Australian History. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Blanchard, K. (1995). The Anthropology of Sport (revised ed). Westport, Connecticut: Bergin and Garvey.
Brasch, R. (1995). How Did Sports Begin? (First published in 1970 -1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson.
Cashman, R. (1995). Paradise of Sport: The Rise of Organised Sport in Australia. South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
Coakley, J.J. (2003). Sport in Society: Issues and Controversies (8th ed). Boston: McGraw- Hill.
Day, R., & Lindsay, P. Sport History Research Methodology. Proceedings of a workshop held at the University of Alberta, 28 May -1 June, 1980.
Leonard, W.M. (1993). A Sociological Perspective of Sport (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan.
Morgan, W.J., & Meier, K.V. (Eds). (1988). Philosophic Inquiry in Sport. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers.
Sands, Robert R. (2002). Sport Ethnography. Champaign, USA: Human Kinetics.

Journals/Periodicals:

The International Journal of The History of Sport.
Journal of Sport History
Sociology of Sport Journal
International Review for the Sociology of Sport
Sport, Eduction and Society
Sporting Traditions


Useful resources:

World Wide Web homepages of organisations that may be of use include:

• The Australian Sports Commission. URL: Link to Web Page


• International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women. URL: Link to Web Page


• Harassment and Abuse in Sport Collective. URL:

The Australian sport website has an extensive list of Australian based sport websites. URL: Link to Web Page

Research databases available in the library include:

Sports Discus

Sociofile

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 02-Nov-2012