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An exploration of the sociological significance of sport and exercise in contemporary society, including an understanding of the cultural, political and economic processes of sport.
| Paper title | Sociology of Sport and Exercise |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SPEX208 |
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $946.50 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,213.25 |
- Prerequisite
- 72 Points
- Restriction
- PHSE 206
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
Associate Professor Mark Falcous mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mark Falcous
- Textbooks
No textbooks required
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Life-long learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this paper, students will be expected to
- Think critically about contemporary social problems and issues as they relate to sport
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of sociological perspectives and theories as they relate to sport
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the role of sport in constructing dominant ways of thinking about the place of sport in our culture as it relates to: gender, race, sexuality, class and nationality
- Understand the role that socio-cultural factors have in influencing the form and structure of sport in contemporary society and how it impacts on people's everyday experiences
