Social History of Sport in Scotland (ED1017)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-4-SHSS

This option half-course provides for a detailed social historical analysis of sport in Scotland since the late 18th Century, setting activities in the context of the broader social and economic changes in Scottish society. It examines the evolution, diffusion, and marginalisation of forms of sport in Scotland by focusing on case studies of specific forms of sport (football, shinty, Highland Games, golf). The aim of the course is to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the place of sport in Scottish social history.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Satisfactory completion of Third Year studies.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	14:00	17:00

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to:
-Demonstrate an awareness of the place of sport in Scottish social history
-Discuss and analyse case studies of forms of Scottish sport
-Identify and evaluate appropriate sources for researching the social history of sport
-Demonstrate awareness of the relationship of social history of sport with contemporary Scottish culture

Assessment Information

1000 word presentation(30%). Performance criteria: 1-analysis and evaluation of a specific topic in sport. 2-knowledge and use of a range of appropriate sources. 2 hour examination (70%)