Course - Sports and Social Inequality - IDR3036
Sports and Social Inequality
About
About the course
Course content
The course presents critical sociological perspectives on inequality in sport and physical education. Topics include social class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, and age. The interrelation of key themes and issues relating to each topic will be discussed, using relevant social theory to aid critical analysis. The main focus will be on how social inequalities are constructed, reproduced, and changing in different sport and physical education contexts.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student will gain knowledge about:
- How social inequalities in sport contexts are constructed, reproduced, and changing.
- Which social theories are the most adequate to explain and understand the processes and mechanisms constructing and reproducing inequalities in sport and physical education.
- The ways in which inequalities in sport and physical education interrelate.
- Methodological considerations when researching social inequalities in sport and physical education.
Skills - the student shall develop skills:
- To critically examine relevant social issues and inequalities in sport and physical education, applying social theory in a competent and independent manner.
- To be able to discuss key empirical, theoretical, and/or methodological issues both orally and in writing.
Learning methods and activities
Combined lectures and seminars, up to 4 hours every week.
Compulsory assignments
- A written and/or oral assignment
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments: One written and/or oral assignment where key empirical, theoretical, and/or methodological issues are critically presented and discussed.
School Exam
Required previous knowledge
75 credits in Social Sciences and Sports Sciences or equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Subject areas
- Sport Science
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.