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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Social, Cultural, and Political Environments in Sport Management (P00563)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00563 This course offers an overview of the economic, political and social environment within which sport and recreation has developed. Focussing on the past twenty years in particular, the course examines the development of the sport and recreation business in the midst of globalisation. The course will consider such topics as social class and social mobility, consumerism, citizenship and social diversity and the place of sport and recreation in modern lifestyles. The main objective of the course is to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the various forces and actors that operate on sport and recreation in contemporary societies. Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaEducation, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an awareness of the economic, political and social forces affecting sport and recreation. 2. discuss and analyse case studies of different forms of sport and recreation 3. identify and evaluate appropriate material for researching the sport and recreation business environment 4. demonstrate awareness of current research developments in the study of the sport and recreation business environment Assessment Information
Each participant will produce an assignment of no more than 4,000 words.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Betty Barber Course Organiser Unknown School Website : http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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