EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement (8)

This subject is designed to stimulate the student's interest in the sociocultural and historical foundations of sport and physical education in Australian society. It will encourage students to begin to critically examine the nature and significance of sports and physical activity in our society. Central to this subject is the notion that sports are social constructions that are created, influenced and modified by human social agents or factors. 

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Dubbo Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR101. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to students in:

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management)

Bachelor of Sport Studies/Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

Bachelor of Education (Health & PE)

Bachelor of Educational Studies

Bachel of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

or as approved by the Course Director

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to examine 'taken-for-granted' assumptions about the nature of sports and physical education
  • be able to articulate the role and significance of sport and physical activity in society and in school-based physical education programs
  • be able to discuss the impact of historical factors on the current situation in sport and physical education
  • be able to discuss the relationship between sports and other aspects of society, such as issues of gender, race/ethnicity and violence
  • be able to synthesise and write up academic research on sport from a sociocultural or historical perspective
  • be able to express ideas and communicate with others on selected sociocultural and historical topics in sport
  • be able to critically examine, at a foundational level, and reflect on the socio-cultural issues that affect inclusion and participation in sport and exercise

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Understanding the production of knowledge in sport and physical education;
  • Introduction of the disciplines of sociology, history and philosophy and how these relate to sport and physical education;
  • Historical factors influencing sport and physical education;
  • Sub-cultures of sport;
  • Sports and socialisation;
  • Gender and sport;
  • Violence and aggression in sport;
  • Race and ethnicity in sport;
  • Deviance in sport;
  • Sport and social class.

Contact

For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:

Current students

Future students

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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