“Sport has the power to change the world... it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.” (Nelson Mandela, circa early 2000)
There is no doubt about the positive benefits of engaging in sports. The power of sports, however, goes well beyond the playing field, and individual benefit. Sports traditionally are not appreciated for the vast extent of social good, and positive change they can bring, in both developing and developed countries.
Taught by inspiring 2018 category winner of the AFR 100 Women of Influence, Dr Anne Bunde-Birouste and her inspiring team of award-winning staff, this course will introduce students to the exciting new and emerging field of sport for development and social change (S4D/SC), where the power of sport goes well beyond the traditional playing fields to address health and social challenges. Through an inspiring mix of workshops, case studies, multi-media, field visits to see SD in action and guest experts, students will engage with the compelling power of this emerging field of sport for development and social change.
“People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.” (V Lombardi, circa 1960’s)
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The course offers students a combination of learning experiences, integrating both individual and group work throughout class time and assessment tasks. Students learn from lectures and readings, online engagement with key international networks and from each other in student-led tutorials. Students will engage in experiential learning through on-field experience, and special workshops with key experts from the field of S4d/SC.
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Assessment Task 1 - Reading Analysis: weekly participatioin in the Reading Game
Weighting: 15%
Assessment Task 2 - Interview and Analysis
Weighting: 30%
Length: 1000 words; class presentation
Assessment Task 3 - Group Project - Conference presentation & peer assessments
Weighting: 35%
Assessment Task 4 - Final Quiz
Weighting: 20%
Length: 10 questions
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