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<p>This unit introduces students to the foundations of sport policy development and how it has evolved in international and national sport federations. The unit illustrates the contrasting approaches toward sport policy implemented by international and national sport federations and the influence of government. The unit aims to build students’ knowledge and skill to critically review and explain the impact of sport policies implemented by varying international and national sport federations. Unit content will cover the role of governments’ involvement and influence in sport policy, the formulation and implementation of sport policy within national sport federations and how different political ideologies influence national sport policies.</p>
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<p>This may include:<br>
•Sport policy foundation<br>
•International sport policy and government influence<br>
•Elite sport policy <br>
•Community sport and physical activity policies<br>
•Human Rights policy<br>
•Gender Equality and diversity policies <br>
•Transgender policies<br>
•Youth policy<br>
•Anti-doping policy<br>
•Competition manipulation policies</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the foundations of sport policy development and how it has evolved in international and national sport federations. The unit illustrates the contrasting approaches toward sport policy implemented by international and national sport federations and the influence of government. The unit aims to build students’ knowledge and skill to critically review and explain the impact of sport policies implemented by varying international and national sport federations. Unit content will cover the role of governments’ involvement and influence in sport policy, the formulation and implementation of sport policy within national sport federations and how different political ideologies influence national sport policies.</p>
Unit content
<p>This may include:<br> •Sport policy foundation<br> •International sport policy and government influence<br> •Elite sport policy <br> •Community sport and physical activity policies<br> •Human Rights policy<br> •Gender Equality and diversity policies <br> •Transgender policies<br> •Youth policy<br> •Anti-doping policy<br> •Competition manipulation policies</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090103 - Policy Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/isman2007">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain how policies are formulated and implemented within international and national sport context.</p>
K2
<p>Identify and define the benefits that may arise from government involvement in sport policy.</p>
K3
<p>Define and explain how different political ideologies influence sport policy.</p>
S1
<p>Research and synthesise information to interpret and analyse the effectiveness of international sport policies.</p>
S2
<p>Distinguish between different types of international sport policy and the different approaches.</p>
S3
<p>Critically review international and national federations sport policies.</p>
A1
<p>Combine sport policy knowledge and skills to apply critical thinking and judgement on the formation and impact of sport policies on global sport.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the key concepts and priniciples of policy development to different scenarios and issues to demonstrate an understanding of how policy has influenced the structure and operations of international sport organisations.</p>
Assessment
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<p>To demonstrate application of knowledge of sport policies to practical applications.</p>
<p>Video presentation</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Comparative analysis of sport policies</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>To demonstrate knowledge of policies throughout the unit to inform a new club's policy development</p>
<p>Interactive oral</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090103 - Policy Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/isman2007">View unit fees</a>
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