Sociology of Sport (SOCY2280)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
HM220 or 318 or SO218
Prerequisite
#8 in undergraduate courses
Assessment methods
In Class Quiz (30%), Textual or Video Story (20%), Presentation (50%)
Course enquiries
Doctor Stephen Townsend ()
Stephen Townsend
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Examines sport from a sociological perspective, with a focus on gender, sexuality, race, violence, commodification, deviance, nationalism, globalisation and the mass media.
