Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe and analyse the role of sports and physical activity in society from both historical and contemporary perspectives on regional, national, international, and global levels,
- explain social science theories related to coaching and leadership,
- describe the development of sports media and relate it to their own coaching ,practice,
- explain the organizational structure of sports at regional, national, and international levels, including governance and personal data management.
Course Content
The course focuses on the history and development of sports in relation to the sports movement. It also addresses the role of sports in society and how various institutions influence each other. The course includes governance for sports clubs and regulations and laws concerning personal data.
Assessment
- Oral presentations individually and/or in group
- Individual written assignment
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Sports history - 2 Credits | U–VG
- Sport in society - 4.5 Credits | U–VG
- Board work and datafication - 1 Credit | U–G
Entry Requirements
- General entry requirements
Other Information
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.