HM2061 - Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement

[Offered in even-numbered years in Cairns. ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

This subject is designed to stimulate interest in the disciplines of sport sociology and sport history. It will enhance the professional and personal development of the students by increasing their perception and appreciation of the nature and role of sport in modern Australian society. Central to this subject is the notion that sport is a social agent, influenced and modified by social forces. A special emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the Olympic Movement its history and impact on modern society.

Learning Outcomes

• explore and develop social theory as applied to sport sociology;
• recognise and assess the impact of the Olympic Movement, both ancient and modern, on modern society;
• understand and describe the influence on socio-cultural forces on sporting and leisure activities in Australia;
• understand and investigate current sociological issues that pervade the world of sport and leisure in Australia;
• explore and develop an sociological understanding of the role of sport in modern society.

Prerequisites:

HM1061

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 9
Census Date 17-Oct-2008
Face to face teaching 29-Sep-2008 to 03-Oct-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Laikuan Lim.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); presentations (20%); research project (40%).
Cairns, Block, Study Period 6
Census Date 27-Jun-2008
Face to face teaching 07-Jul-2008 to 11-Jul-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Maree Dinan-Thompson.
Contact hours:	39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); presentations (20%); research project (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.