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Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Sociology of Sport and Exercise
Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,142.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
72 Points
Restriction
PHSE 206
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Science
Contact

Dr Sebastian Potgieter (sebastian.potgieter@otago.ac.nz)

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Sebastian Potgieter

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

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Sociology of Sport and Exercise
Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
72 Points
Restriction
PHSE 206
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Science
Contact

Course Co-ordinator: mark.falcous@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

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
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