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This course focuses on socialisation in sport and also addresses participants' issues and their influence and involvement in sport.
This course focuses on socialisation in sport and also addresses participants’ issues and their influence and involvement in sport. Students need to recognise and understand the socialisation process for participants in sport including the decisions that shape one’s life. Historically, sport has been constructed by, and some say for adults. Students need to understand and examine the influences of ‘significant others’, institutions, and society on the characteristics of people (especially children) being socialised into sport. Implications and recommendations to ensure the structure of the sports context is enjoyable and beneficial for all participants need to be considered.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:Discuss and evaluate educational philosophies and the purpose of sport for all.Examine and discuss the socialisation process of sport.Analyse media as a socialising agent. Examine the construction of sporting identity.Examine the impact of significant others on the sporting environment Critically analyse significant others’ perception of success and failure.Critically analyse the implications of adult structuring of children’s sport.Identify and discuss participant barriers in sport.Identify and evaluate equity issues for participants in sport.Examine talent identification and its role in sport.Discuss legal responsibilities and safety issues for participants in sport.
Glenn Fyall
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Domestic fee $416.00
International fee $1,690.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Sport and Physical Education .