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Learning Methods
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Module Offerings
4503SPSEFC-JAN-PAR
Aims
Sport plays a vital role in society having a profound impact on individuals, communities and the wider society. This module aims to introduce the relationship between sport, health and society and analyse how sport is used to tackle social issues such as health, crime, education and social inclusion. The practical application of this module offers the opportunity to review current strategies and demonstrate first-hand the impact of these on local communities.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the relationship that sport and physical activity has on health and society.
2.
Analyse the role of sport and physical activity in addressing social issues.
3.
Investigate sport strategies used to address social issues.
4.
Develop strategies to address social issues.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Inequalities within Sport, Health & Society, benefits of sport on health, addressing social issues through sport and physical activity/engagement, Government policy, current sport strategies.
Module Overview:
Sport plays a vital role in society having a profound impact on individuals, communities and the wider society. This module aims to introduce the relationship between sport, health and society and analyse how sport is used to tackle social issues such as health, crime, education and social inclusion. The practical application of this module offers the opportunity to review current strategies and demonstrate first-hand the impact of these on local communities.
Sport plays a vital role in society having a profound impact on individuals, communities and the wider society. This module aims to introduce the relationship between sport, health and society and analyse how sport is used to tackle social issues such as health, crime, education and social inclusion. The practical application of this module offers the opportunity to review current strategies and demonstrate first-hand the impact of these on local communities.
Additional Information:Students are expected to apply the theoretical knowledge they gain to current strategies for sport, physical activity and health promotion. This will enable them to gain valuable experience into how sport affects society and enable them to gain valuable employability skills required to work within the sector. Students will be assessed through written report and a case study.