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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5307SSLN-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module aims to develop a conceptual understanding of physical education and sport within society, by considering the influence of external partners and examining the current community and National strategies and initiatives that impact on the development of young people and analyse these from sociological perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply sociological perspectives to demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in physical education.
2.
Reflect on and analyse the structures and influential partners that contribute to the development of opportunities for young people in physical education.
3.
Examine and evaluate current community and National strategies and initiatives and their impact upon young people in physical education.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Examine how political and social factors impact on young people in physical education, community and school sport. Consider the current initiatives in physical education, community and school sport. Consideration of influential partners in physical education and community sport (e.g. QCA, Positive Futures, IOC, YST, AfPE) and how they impact on widening and increasing participation for young people in physical education. Overview of current local and national initiatives in physical education Consider a range of sociological perspectives to explore current issues in physical education.
Module Overview:
This module aims to develop your conceptual understanding of physical education and sport within society by considering the influence of external partners and examining the current community and national strategies and initiatives that impact on the development of young people.
Additional Information:This module aims to develop a conceptual understanding of physical education and sport within society, by considering the influence of external partners and examining the current community and National strategies and initiatives that impact on the development of young people and analyse these from sociological perspectives. This module is a progression from the core level 4 module 4306SSLN Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Physical Education.

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