Sport and society

lephy1109  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Sport and society
3.00 credits
22.5 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
This course introduces the human and social sciences and their applications in the study of sport and its links with society. The course aims to provide students with several multidimensional and critical analysis grids of the contemporary and global sporting phenomenon. The following thematic dimensions will be addressed:
  •      Sustainable development and sport
  •      Diversity (ethnic, sexual, gender, disability, social, etc.) and sport
  •      Violence and deviance (doping, hooliganism, sports betting, etc.) and sport
The course will involve the development of a project aimed at responding to one of the societal issues facing sport.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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  • Identify and explain how to apply concepts and theories from the humanities and social sciences to issues such as gender, ethnicity, social classes, identities, media, doping, violence, money in the context of sport . (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3.; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3.).
  • Explain why sport has its place in the sustainable development goals and how sport can contribute to sustainable development (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3.).
  • Explain the forms, causes and consequences of the influence of sport on the environment and the influence of the environment on sport (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3. ).
  • Explain the forms, causes and consequences of inequalities and discrimination in sport (social, gender, sexual, religious or philosophical, cultural, ethnic) and how it can contribute to reducing them (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3; 7.4. ; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3.).
  • Explain the forms, causes and consequences of deviations in sport as well as the means to reduce them (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3.).
  • Explain the intersectionality of social, cultural and political issues that influence sport (1.1.; 1.7; 7.3; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2.; 9.3.).
  • Design, write, and present a project aimed at responding to one of the societal issues facing sport (1.1.; 1.3.; 1.7.; 2.1.; 2.2.; 2.5.; 4.1; 4.2.; 4.3.; 4.4. ; 4.6.; 5.1.; 6.1.: 6.2.; 6.3.; 7.2.; 7.3.; 7.4.; 9.1.; 9.2. 9.3.)
 
Content
This course aims to give students more analytical of sports and contemporary global perspectives with reference to historical, philosophical, sociological ... The alternate methods of information, debates and analysis of written documents or television. The evaluation includes consideration of work done during the year and a final essay.
Teaching methods
thematic presentations by the professor are followed by group discussions based on questions asked by the professor.
Evaluation methods
The student will have to fulfil two requested tasks during the academic year on selected topics. On more task on a new topic will be the examination. The first two tasks are valuated to 50% of the final note. The examinationis also valuated to 50% of the final note.
Other information
Prerequisite pressing "APS among science and human practices" Evaluation Review written or oral and / or elements of continuous assessment Syllabus support and / or book (s) Encadrement Holder (s) and / or assistant (s), help (s) by any student (s) monitor (s)
Online resources
See Course website on Moodle
Bibliography
Références bibliographiques des supports de cours:
- Coakley, J., & Pike, E. (2014). Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies. McGraw-Hill.
- Houlihan, B., & Malcolm, D. (Eds.). (2015). Sport and society: a student introduction. Sage.
- https://www.sportecology.org/teaching
Teaching materials
  • Voir site Moodle du cours
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Motor skills : General