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Sport, Leadership and the Community (EDUC30073)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
July
Overview
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This subject looks at some of the key issues surrounding sport and its relevance to the school curriculum. These include elitism in sport, issues surrounding equal opportunity, such as disability, homophobia, racism and sexism. Other issues explored in the subject include gambling and the increasing commodification of sport, the changing role of sport and how schools and community programs are adapting to change and meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population. It will explore what community sport facilities and programs are doing to address these issues and the leadership roles they have taken on in these areas. Students will have an opportunity to visit a range of sporting facilities and hear from a range of speakers who are experts in their respective fields.
This subject gives student an opportunity to give back to their community by producing a press release and educational media promotion as their major assessment task. They will work with a community group to highlight the leadership programs that this facility/club/organisation provides for its community.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to
- Confidently present and express ideas and opinions both verbally and in written form
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sport in the community
- Explain why sport holds such a prominent place in the Australian psyche
- Illustrate how sports programs can be used to engage people with the community and provide opportunities for socialisation into Australian culture.
- Identify major social issues arising from sport, and the impact on the wider community
- Describe how commercial sport can impact on society, and the effects and implications for grassroots and community-based sport
- Analyse the role and obligations of the media in the reporting of sport and the various social issues that it raises
- Understand the pedagogical role of the media and the implications for learning outcomes in education
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed a range of transferable, core generic skills, which can be applied across a range of settings, not only in education but also in the broader workplace.
- Problem-solving skills,
- Analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Improved skills in planning, organisation and written communication
- Improved personal skills in oral communication and presentation.
- Ability to work individually and as a team member within a community and a business setting.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is highly recommended that students enrolling in this subject will have competed EDUC20068 Sport, Education and the Media, prior to undertaking this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC20068 | Sport, Education and the Media |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Quizzes x 4 (equivalent to 800 words) due throughout intensive (20%)
- Analysis of prescribed text (1200 words) due mid intensive (30%)
- Press Release: a written task with accompanying material utilising digital technology (equivalent to 2000 words) due 13 weeks after end of intensive (50%)
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Melanie Nash Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (5 day Winter intensive) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 21 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 18 July 2017 Census date 11 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 September 2017 Assessment period ends 22 October 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 75 students.
Places will be allocated based on date of enrolment until the quota is reached.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies Breadth Track Leading Community Sport and Recreation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024