HM2061:04
Sport in Society
Townsville
Prerequisites: HM1061 HM1062
Inadmissable Subject Combination: HM1060 HM2062
26 lectures, 13 tutorials. First semester.
Available to students who have completed HM1061/HM1062.
Staff: Mr P Travis.
Historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of sport are studied in depth. A special emphasis is placed on developing an understanding the role of the Olympic Movement — the history and impact on modern society.
Learning Objectives:
- develop an appreciation of the historical aspects of sport;
- explore and develop an understanding of the sociological aspects of ancient and modern sport;
- complete a thorough investigation of the ancient and modern Olympic Movement.
Assessment by field research project (50%); a two-hour examination (50%).
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