CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT COACHING

SPE1CSC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will be introduced to contemporary social and cultural factors that have a bearing on coaching and exercise science practice, with a particular emphasis on sport coaching. These may include issues around; barriers to participation; violence and off-field conduct; gender, culture, race, and religion; social media usage; data and information storage, usage and privacy; and winning and ethics. You will be asked to reflect on contemporary issues and problem-solve specific scenarios from a number of perspectives.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Alexandra Roberts

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Students enrolled in HBSCD, HDSCD will be given priority given this subject is a core requirement for their course

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Discuss the key current social issues relevant to participation and competition in sport

02. Discuss the most relevant approaches used to understand social issues and ethical practice in applied sport and exercise science

03. Analyse contemporary case studies of relevant social issues in sports practice

04. Explain ways in which social issues are addressed in sport and exercise science practice

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alexandra Roberts

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1650 word case study analysis	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
2 x 800 word reportsEditorial/opinion pieces on contemporary issues in sport practice	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO4
20 minute group debate (5 minutes per student = 500 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2

Carlton (Carlton College Sport), 2020, Semester 2, Blended