SPOR06030 2022 Introduction to Sport and Recreation

define, classify and describe the different forms of sport, recreation and leisure activity

explain the structure and make up of the Irish sport and recreation industry

recognise and discuss the role of the Irish government and associated Statutory Agencies in the development of national sport and recreation policy and strategies

explain the role of the principle associations and professional agencies involved in the development and delivery of sport and recreation programmes in Ireland at national and local level

recognise the contemporary issues influencing sport and recreation today

appreciate the role of research in the Irish sport and recreation sector

The module will be delivered via a combination of lectures, group project work, practical experience and weekly class debates.

Students must achieve an overall grade of 40% to pass module. If a student has failed overall, they will be required to repeat the specific elements that they have failed. (i.e. Final exam and/or the specific piece of continuous assessment failed)

1     Defining and Categorising Sport, Recreation and Leisure                                                          5%

Define the concepts and give examples of the following: Sport (sport for all, competitive, elite); Recreation (active and passive); Leisure (as a concept, organized leisure) 

Describe the categorization of sporting and physical activity 

2        Government and Sport in Ireland                                                                                                30%

Describe the organization and governance of sport in Ireland 

​​​​​​Sport Ireland                                                                                                                     

Describe the role of the Sport Ireland as a statutory agency in the development and delivery of sport in Ireland. 

Explain the programmes of the Sport Ireland in the delivery of its strategy (participation, performance, excellence) 

 Explain the relationship and support which the Sport Ireland gives to its strategic partners (i.e. CI, SII, NGB's, LSP's, Sport Campus Ireland, IOC etc.) in the delivery of sport in Ireland

Explain the Sport Ireland Anti-Doping programme

3        Sport Ireland Institute / Ireland Active/ Local Sports Partnerships                                          20%

Describe the role and programmes of the following: SII; Ireland Active; LSP's; 

 4         Contemporary Issues influencing Sport and Recreation                                                         20%

Discuss the following:

Funding & economic issues ; Sociological issues in sport and recreation

Political issues in sport and recreation; Technological issues in sport and recreation

Development of Fitness Industry; Target groups in sport (children, women, people with a disability, people from disadvantaged backgrounds, minority groups)

5       Role and publication of Research in Irish Sport and Recreation Sector                                5%

Explain role of research in the ongoing development of Irish sports policy

Describe key socio economic and participation findings from Irish Sports Monitor

6       Student Experience in Sport, Recreation or Fitness                                                                   20%

Facilitate students in engaging practical experience of programmes and activities in the sports sector

Assimilation of learning experience through class discussions