Sport, Diversity and Social Justice: Race and Class

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30/07/2021

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Unit title & code

Sport, Diversity and Social Justice: Race and Class SPO106-2

Assignment number and title

1 / Sport and Social Justice

Assignment type

Case study

This assessment is capped at 40%

Size or length of assessment

Infographic & 1000 word supporting document

Unit learning outcomes

1 Demonstrate knowledge of social justice theory and insights from research on the relationships between sport, class and race to consider the role of sport in responding to various forms of inequality

2 Utilise theoretical perspectives from critical sport sociology to reflect upon, evaluate and communicate the scope and role of sport in promoting social justice

What am I required to do in this assignment?

Assessment 1 scenario

The assessment is a case study of the relationships between sport and social justice as they apply to a case study of a relevant sport pr physical activity issue or problem around social inequality and social division.

The focus of the case study has to be formally agreed by the unit tutor and shall be supported through seminars and tutorials that will provide formative feedback to help you understand the chosen topic and also ensure your autonomy in the completion of the assessment.

The final case study will be presented in two formats: 1) as an infographic and 32) a written document of 1000 words offering supporting information (appropriate academic definitions / concepts) and relevant interpretation / explanation relating to the case study examined.

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)

Research, identify and review research on social division and social inequality with contemporary sport

Demonstrate understanding of the place and role of sport in respect to racial and socioeconomic division and various forms of social inequality

Communicate through oral, visual and written mediums the scope and role of sport in promoting social justice

How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?

You will produce an infographic suitable for a professional audience

You will demonstrate the ability to interpret and analyse the scope and role of sport in promoting social justice by producing a clearly written document that makes concise reference to a range of theories and concepts from critical sport sociology

This assignment allows you to consider the theoretical and conceptual sociological perspectives covered during lectures and workshops with direct relevance to a real world sport, diversity and social justice issue and scenario of your interest. The practical elements of this assignment encourages active and ongoing peer collaboration, peer-evaluation and self-reflection of the scope and role of sport in promoting social justice.

How will my assignment be marked?

Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page. You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.

3rd Class – 40-49%

Lower 2nd – 50-59%

Upper 2nd – 60-69%

1st Class – 70%+

1

Infographic – visual product

· Design is functional but dull; images and text may not be engaging or effective; has errors that detract from its effectiveness

· Lackluster use of color, design, and space

Infographic – visual product

· Design is clear; arrangement of images and text are mostly effective but may have several inconsistencies or errors that detract from its effectiveness

· Adequate use of color, design, and space

Infographic – visual product

· Design is orderly and clear; choice and arrangement of images and text are mostly effective; may have inconsistencies that detract from its effectiveness

Effective use of color, design, and space

Infographic – visual product

· Original and creative design; choice

and arrangement of images and text is engaging, effective

· Excellent - Outstanding use of color,

design, and space

2

Infographic – organization

· Information may not always be sequential or logical but the audience mostly understands the general purpose of visual/written content; may need verbal elaboration

Infographic – organization

· Information is sequential, logical; audience are mostly able to understand the purpose of visual/written content; may need verbal elaboration

Infographic – organization

Information is sequential, logical; audience are able to understand the purpose of visual/written content

Infographic – organization

· Information integrated effectively to authoritatively convey the meaning and purpose of visual/written content to the audience

3

Supporting document

Offers a broad overview of topic areas examined; overall significance of sport- social justice dimensions are stated but coherence to critical sociological theory is limited / vague

Supporting document

Offers clearly stated overview of topic areas examined; overall significance of sport- social justice dimensions are defensible, but not always fully explored clearly stated with coherence to critical sociological theory

Supporting document

Offers succinct overview of topic areas examined; overall significance of sport- social justice dimensions are identified and logically stated but may not be fully justified with coherence to critical sociological theory

Supporting document

Offers succinct overview of topic areas examined; overall significance of

sport- social justice dimensions are clearly

stated and defensible with authoritative

reference to critical sociological theory

4

Structure and presentation of material; referencing style; scaffolding tasks

Organization is evident although may be unclear or without necessary component parts. Clarity of work may be compromised by unsuitable expression and vocabulary or errors. Ideas are evidenced; referencing inconsistent

Structure and presentation of material; referencing style; scaffolding tasks

Organization is mostly clear. Clarity of expression and vocabulary is adequate although may contain errors. Ideas are evidenced although some referencing is inconsistent

Structure and presentation of material; referencing style; scaffolding tasks

Organization is clear and coherent with limited / superficial grammar or spelling errors.

Sound referencing style with only occasional inaccuracies

Structure and presentation of material; referencing style; scaffolding tasks

Clear organization with no grammar or

spelling errors.

Scholarly ideas are cited correctly using

accurate referencing style.

5

Scaffolding tasks

· Presentation slides / learning materials

Adequate engagement on all tasks but fails to meet required length or time; rather superficial for some attempts.

Scaffolding tasks

· Presentation slides / learning materials

Worthy engagement with all tasks set; not always fully explored.

Scaffolding tasks

· Presentation slides / learning materials

Meets required length (or time on task); strongly engaged; supports final document

Scaffolding tasks

· Presentation slides /

learning materials

Meets or exceeds required length (or time

on task); strongly engaged; high-quality

exploration to support final document