Sport Development and Social Policy in Sport Management (P00562)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00562

This module provides students with a critical understanding of theories of social policy and their relevance to an understanding of public policies for leisure. It will provide students with an understanding of the assumptions underpinning various perspectives that underpin social policy, theories of government and quasi-government and their application to leisure policy and planning. It will examine the strengths and weaknesses of a range of recent sports development initiatives and examine issues relating to the definition of outcomes and approaches to monitoring and evaluating such initiatives.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2008	14:00	15:50	Room 3.24, St Leonards Land	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:
1. understand the relevance of wider socio-political philosophies to the analysis of sport and leisure policy
2. critically evaluate recent policy initiatives and assess their implications for leisure policy and management
3. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the organisations, policies and practices that have shaped contemporary sports development.
4. critically appraise sports development initiatives.