Inclusion and Social Responsibility in Sport and Active Recreation

Unit code: SSM3000 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
Footscray Park
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Overview
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Overview

The unit includes an overview of contemporary inclusive and socially responsible practices in the sport and active recreation industry and how they comply with government policies, legislation, and meet the communities’ needs and expectations. A focus of the unit is the diverse needs of under-represented communities and peoples in sport and active recreation, such as people with disabilities, CALD communities, indigenous people, the homeless, refugees, and the LGBTIQ+ communities. This unit investigates the unique resources used by these organisations and the socially responsible initiatives employed to help the community to address and support social causes and issues. It also incorporates National Programs, inclusive research articles, empowerment, community development and social capital.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Conceptualise sport and recreation, inclusive of social and environmental aspects, in working with and understanding the diverse needs of population groups;
  2. Evaluate inclusive and social responsible sport and recreation industry practices, programs and policies;
  3. Articulate personal and professional philosophies of sport and recreation within an inclusive, accepting and socially responsible context; and
  4. Devise improvements to programs for sport and recreation organisations to enhance inclusion and social responsibility.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 30%
In-class assessments (2 x 15% each)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 20%
Analysis of inclusive policies in community sporting competition (individual)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Inclusion assessment report of two sporting clubs (group)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Presentation of future recommendations for Inclusion in two sporting clubs

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

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