Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of sport and leisure in the modern world.
2. Understand the historical and current structures and content of sport in Ireland.
3. Trace the main developmental trends in modern sports and leisure activities.
4. Recognise the socially constructed nature of sport in Western societies.
5. Understand the role of sport and leisure in the construction and reinforcement of social identities.
6. Identify the impact of commercialism and politics on the conduct of sport.
Indicative Module Content:
Week 1: Social and Historical Origins of Modern Sport
Week 2: Sociology of Sport: Theoretical Foundations
Week 3: Sport and Socialisation
Week 4: Sport and Social Class
Week 5: Sport and Gender
Week 6: Sport and the Media
Week 7: Sport and Politics: Nationalism
Week 8: Sport, Commerce, and Globalisation
Week 9: Sport, Race, and Protest
Week 10: Sport, Drugs, and Deviance
Week 11: Sport and Violence
Week 12: Sport and Environmental Sustainability