Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ME30309: Historical and contemporary studies in sport |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | ME30309 Re-assessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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| Description: | Aims: To consider the origins of sport and their bearing on the culture of modern sporting activities. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to describe a variety of historical factors which have influenced sport and exercise in the UK and they should be able to conduct primary historical research into the development of sport and exercise locally. Skills: Facilitated - intellectual, practical, key. Content: The nature and origins of sport, competition and exercise sports. Twentieth century sport initiatives, mass participation and related social issues. |