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HL20548: Sport and the global economy

[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]

Academic Year: 2021/2
Owning Department/School: Department for Health
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Assessment detail for this unit will be available shortly. (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Aims: The aim of this unit to assess the nature of and the political and economic implications of the globalisation of sport.

Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyse advanced issues and topics pertaining to sport and the global economy
2. Analyse and apply relevant social sciences theories and concepts in examining the globalisation of sport and its social, economic, policy, and environmental implications
3. Analyse and apply ideas from reputable academic (e.g., scholarly journals) and non-academic (e.g., third sector organisations) sources in examining sport and the global economy from historical and contemporary perspectives
4. Articulate advanced issues, theories, principles, and perspectives relevant to sport and the global economy research projects to intended audiences, such as academics and the public, using appropriate technologies.
5. Independently identify and evaluate problems and challenges in sport and the global economy, formulating and defending informed solutions.

Skills: Effectively manage time, resources, responsibilities, and changing contexts to meet personal goals and course requirements.
Take initiative in identifying problems and formulating solutions.
Effectively utilise contemporary information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Reflect on and constructively utilise feedback to facilitate learning.
Demonstrate awareness of employment pathways and opportunities relevant to the course.

Content: History of sport and globalisation; perspectives on and theories of globalisation (e.g., functionalist, critical, systems); relations of global sport production; corporate nationalism; mega-event planning and impacts; athletes and migration; sport economics; sport and non-governmental organisations; sport and social movements.

Programme availability:

HL20548 is Optional (DEU) on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB24 : BSc(Hons) Sport Management & Coaching (Year 2)
  • UHHL-AKB24 : BSc(Hons) Sport Management & Coaching with Professional Placement (Year 2)

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