Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983.1)

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Contemporary Issues in Sport
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
This unit evaluates sport in the late twentieth century (c.1980s-), with a particular emphasis on key socio-cultural issues: sport and social divides (gender, class, status, race, ethnicity, age, physical/mental competency); sports science and technology (performance equipment, human dynamics of sporting endeavour); and special problems in sport (illicit drug taking, violence, and corruption). The principal focus is with the Australian experience in contemporary sport, although discussions about the sporting cultures of Britain and the United States also feature strongly.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand how rules and ethics associated with contemporary sport have been, and continue to be, under negotiation;
2. Be able to identify how sport has helped define contemporary social ideas about the human body; and
3. Become equipped to contribute to public debates about the direction and future of sport and contemporary sport issues, particularly in the Australian context


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
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Required texts

Recommended reading (availiable in the library)

Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies in Australia and New Zealand, by Coakley et al, 1st edition. McGraw Hill, Australia (2009)

Social Issues in Sport by Ronald B. Woods, 3rd Edition. Human Kinetics,Autralia (2016)

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assessment items must be attempted/submitted.  Failure to submit all FOUR assessment items will result in a fail grade.

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Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

It is imperative that students participate in the weekly tasks posted on Canvas as these help to develop your ability in terms of critical thinking.  

Required IT skills

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

See Canvas for details on APA referencing